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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LF52 YKEMOT history

LF52 YKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 174,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2025.

LF52 YKE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2026
Mileage
174,417 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,086 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YKE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YKE was last recorded at 174,417 miles on 10 Jan 2025, 6,997 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,420 miles · 10 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
6,997 miles
Average per year
7,086 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,417 miles
  • 2024 – 167,420 miles
  • 2023 – 164,271 miles
  • 2022 – 162,405 miles
  • 2021 – 160,608 miles
  • 2019 – 157,164 miles
  • 2018 – 154,772 miles
  • 2017 – 152,846 miles
  • 2016 – 150,300 miles
  • 2015 – 148,054 miles
  • 2014 – 141,030 miles
  • 2013 – 132,709 miles
  • 2012 – 128,040 miles
  • 2011 – 125,012 miles
  • 2010 – 112,184 miles
  • 2009 – 95,879 miles
  • 2007 – 71,754 miles
  • 2006 – 54,583 miles
  • 2005 – 38,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,417 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer tread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on handspin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    174,417 miles
    Test number
    233918151913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail174,417 miles (+6,997)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,417 miles
    Test number
    779939053730
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working Both sides (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,420 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,420 miles
    Test number
    474202203547
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on handspin (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer tread (BORDER LINE) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on handspin (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded round bushes
    • AdvisoryEngine light on pre 01 july 2003

  4. Fail167,420 miles (+3,149)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,420 miles
    Test number
    644362875869
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak CENTRE BOX (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on handspin (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner and outer tread (BORDER LINE) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively on handspin (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded round bushes
    • AdvisoryEngine light on pre 01 july 2003

  5. Pass164,271 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    164,271 miles
    Test number
    456206254394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail164,271 miles (+1,866)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,271 miles
    Test number
    207502190093
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass162,405 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    162,405 miles
    Test number
    853615689032
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail162,405 miles (+1,797)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,405 miles
    Test number
    938039669247
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass160,608 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    160,608 miles
    Test number
    724319330679
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail160,608 miles (+3,444)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,608 miles
    Test number
    338327267186
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand parking brake lever lose from attachment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass157,164 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,164 miles
    Test number
    696030193830
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  12. Fail157,164 miles (+2,392)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,164 miles
    Test number
    732598393173
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  13. Pass154,772 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,772 miles
    Test number
    348758946710
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Fail154,772 miles (+1,926)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,772 miles
    Test number
    142452466769
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Slight damage (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass152,846 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    152,846 miles
    Test number
    551077754234
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  16. Fail152,846 miles (+2,546)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,846 miles
    Test number
    637863428894
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine check light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  17. Pass150,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    150,300 miles
    Test number
    165627232923
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail150,300 miles (+2,246)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,300 miles
    Test number
    709141491820
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported Mid bracket broken. (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  19. Pass148,054 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    148,054 miles
    Test number
    218520795120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCheck engine light on.
    • NoteO/side head lamp has slight damaged.

  20. Fail148,054 miles (+7,024)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,054 miles
    Test number
    566600195123
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCheck engine light on.
    • NoteO/side head lamp has slight damaged.

  21. Pass141,030 miles (+8,321)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2015
    Odometer
    141,030 miles
    Test number
    828402334198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  22. Pass132,709 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,709 miles
    Test number
    666117323171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,040 miles (+3,028)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    128,040 miles
    Test number
    786827632124
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  24. Pass125,012 miles (+12,828)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    125,012 miles
    Test number
    215026631417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass112,184 miles (+16,305)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    112,184 miles
    Test number
    953527730188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass95,879 miles (+24,125)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    95,879 miles
    Test number
    352368339143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f bottom door hinge loose
    • NoteO/s/f head light has small hole in glass

  27. Pass71,754 miles (+17,171)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,754 miles
    Test number
    814158427318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail54,583 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,583 miles
    Test number
    482648106465
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass54,583 miles (+15,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,583 miles
    Test number
    670448506358
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass38,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    38,771 miles
    Test number
    480143325352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 YKE

Does LF52 YKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 YKE expired on 11 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YKE?
The MOT on LF52 YKE expired on 11 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 YKE done?
LF52 YKE was recorded at 174,417 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2025, an average of 7,086 miles a year.
Has LF52 YKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YKE has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 YKE 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 YKE find?
LF52 YKE passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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