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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LF52 YHCMOT history

LF52 YHC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 79,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2022.

LF52 YHC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2023
Mileage
79,805 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YHC was last recorded at 79,805 miles on 15 Aug 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,804 miles · 4 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 79,805 miles
  • 2021 – 75,619 miles
  • 2020 – 73,021 miles
  • 2019 – 71,899 miles
  • 2018 – 71,195 miles
  • 2017 – 70,369 miles
  • 2016 – 69,499 miles
  • 2015 – 66,397 miles
  • 2014 – 64,445 miles
  • 2012 – 62,547 miles
  • 2011 – 58,474 miles
  • 2010 – 52,478 miles
  • 2009 – 46,564 miles
  • 2008 – 40,164 miles
  • 2007 – 35,130 miles
  • 2006 – 28,526 miles
  • 2005 – 22,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,805 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Both rear tyres slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,805 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    79,805 miles
    Test number
    517005716497
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail79,804 miles (+4,185)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,804 miles
    Test number
    918823704909
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass75,619 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    75,619 miles
    Test number
    111458940629
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail75,617 miles (+2,596)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,617 miles
    Test number
    171396440311
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass73,021 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,021 miles
    Test number
    939970256208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail72,996 miles (+1,097)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,996 miles
    Test number
    762978306112
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryEvidence of coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass71,899 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    71,899 miles
    Test number
    622169143330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail71,893 miles (+698)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,893 miles
    Test number
    869786034261
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass71,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    545787228923
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail71,195 miles (+826)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,195 miles
    Test number
    942505414129
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass70,369 miles (+870)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    70,369 miles
    Test number
    874907902479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass69,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,499 miles
    Test number
    490387147780
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail69,499 miles (+3,102)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,499 miles
    Test number
    589192032258
    • FailureFront Upper Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass66,397 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    66,397 miles
    Test number
    509027235089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,445 miles (+1,898)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,445 miles
    Test number
    497621634093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,547 miles
    Test number
    599009592253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,547 miles (+4,073)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,547 miles
    Test number
    308639292413
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    626494931242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail58,474 miles (+5,996)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    145164331279
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  20. Pass52,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,478 miles
    Test number
    780506030249
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail52,478 miles (+5,914)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,478 miles
    Test number
    394026530480
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass46,564 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    46,564 miles
    Test number
    650563539284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    901357828269
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  24. Fail40,164 miles (+5,034)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,164 miles
    Test number
    854217028207
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront number plate damaged

  25. Pass35,130 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    35,130 miles
    Test number
    952569427281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass28,526 miles (+6,003)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,526 miles
    Test number
    774781126214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    22,523 miles
    Test number
    510092645297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 YHC

Does LF52 YHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 YHC expired on 14 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YHC?
The MOT on LF52 YHC expired on 14 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 YHC done?
LF52 YHC was recorded at 79,805 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2022, an average of 3,378 miles a year.
Has LF52 YHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YHC has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 YHC 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 YHC find?
LF52 YHC passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2022 with 2 advisories: rear coil spring corroded both; rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both.

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