
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LF52 YGYMOT history
LF52 YGY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 195,887 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Jul 2023
- Mileage
- 195,887 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 8,547 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF52 YGY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF52 YGY was last recorded at 195,887 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 9,679 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 186,208 miles · 21 Jul 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 9,679 miles
- Average per year
- 8,547 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 195,887 miles
- 2021 – 186,208 miles
- 2020 – 177,494 miles
- 2019 – 163,401 miles
- 2018 – 152,936 miles
- 2017 – 146,374 miles
- 2016 – 142,555 miles
- 2015 – 137,622 miles
- 2014 – 136,310 miles
- 2013 – 122,940 miles
- 2012 – 116,543 miles
- 2011 – 111,327 miles
- 2010 – 99,694 miles
- 2008 – 80,666 miles
- 2007 – 69,242 miles
- 2006 – 59,844 miles
- 2005 – 51,604 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
25 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,887 miles (+9,679)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 195,887 miles
- Test number
- 740147440645
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass186,208 miles (+8,714)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 186,208 miles
- Test number
- 842123142098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,494 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 177,494 miles
- Test number
- 455355701032
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail177,494 miles (+14,093)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,494 miles
- Test number
- 745084397867
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,401 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 163,401 miles
- Test number
- 825255450956
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail163,401 miles (+10,465)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,401 miles
- Test number
- 118543460396
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,936 miles (+6,562)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 152,936 miles
- Test number
- 689697049239
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryInter cooler pipe chafing near drive shaft
Pass146,374 miles (+3,819)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 146,374 miles
- Test number
- 574023190670
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass142,555 miles (+4,933)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 142,555 miles
- Test number
- 202041672529
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,622 miles (+1,312)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 137,622 miles
- Test number
- 296850155160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail136,310 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,310 miles
- Test number
- 519228044153
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteNSF/OSF/NSR/OSR Shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect.
- NoteOil leak
Pass136,310 miles (+13,370)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 136,310 miles
- Test number
- 615168244100
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteGearbox mounting defective
- NoteNSF/OSF/NSR/OSR Shock absorbers slightly reduced damping effect.
- NoteOil leak
Pass122,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 122,940 miles
- Test number
- 847121753158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,940 miles (+6,397)2 dangerous5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,940 miles
- Test number
- 829311553164
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Pass116,543 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 116,543 miles
- Test number
- 305994852139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,543 miles (+5,216)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,543 miles
- Test number
- 915004852121
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Pass111,327 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 111,327 miles
- Test number
- 915403451129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,327 miles (+11,633)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,327 miles
- Test number
- 419802051130
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Pass99,694 miles (+19,028)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2011
- Odometer
- 99,694 miles
- Test number
- 874994820191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,666 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 80,666 miles
- Test number
- 561232168235
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail80,666 miles (+11,424)3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,666 miles
- Test number
- 832522268262
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass69,242 miles (+9,398)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 69,242 miles
- Test number
- 312384847466
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 59,844 miles
- Test number
- 500967836240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,844 miles (+8,240)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,844 miles
- Test number
- 381696536412
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass51,604 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 51,604 miles
- Test number
- 133614745266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LF52 YGY
- Does LF52 YGY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF52 YGY expired on 22 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF52 YGY?
- The MOT on LF52 YGY expired on 22 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF52 YGY done?
- LF52 YGY was recorded at 195,887 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 8,547 miles a year.
- Has LF52 YGY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF52 YGY has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2020.
- Has the mileage on LF52 YGY ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LF52 YGY find?
- LF52 YGY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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