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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF52 YNVMOT history

LF52 YNV is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 208,751 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2022.

LF52 YNV green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2023
Mileage
208,751 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 YNV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
19 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 YNV was last recorded at 208,751 miles on 28 Jan 2022, 7,044 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,707 miles · 30 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
7,044 miles
Average per year
7,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 208,751 miles
  • 2021 – 201,707 miles
  • 2020 – 197,392 miles
  • 2018 – 189,725 miles
  • 2016 – 172,655 miles
  • 2015 – 166,899 miles
  • 2014 – 157,683 miles
  • 2013 – 149,655 miles
  • 2012 – 142,208 miles
  • 2011 – 132,634 miles
  • 2010 – 124,512 miles
  • 2009 – 117,275 miles
  • 2008 – 109,466 miles
  • 2007 – 100,154 miles
  • 2006 – 92,852 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,751 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15v

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,751 miles (+7,044)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    208,751 miles
    Test number
    713415767766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,707 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    201,707 miles
    Test number
    674143387050
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail201,707 miles (+4,315)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,707 miles
    Test number
    756825023136
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass197,392 miles (+99)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,392 miles
    Test number
    817828374925
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15v (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail197,293 miles (+7,568)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,293 miles
    Test number
    834612856324
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15v (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass189,725 miles (+10,965)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    189,725 miles
    Test number
    844168030257
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass178,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    178,760 miles
    Test number
    552130207854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail178,760 miles (+6,105)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,760 miles
    Test number
    704732247220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass172,655 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    172,655 miles
    Test number
    917250135955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,899 miles (+9,216)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    166,899 miles
    Test number
    998396538930
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass157,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    157,683 miles
    Test number
    229592484261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail157,683 miles (+8,028)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,683 miles
    Test number
    957672384290
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass149,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    149,655 miles
    Test number
    546750173273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,655 miles (+7,447)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,655 miles
    Test number
    456968763257
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  15. Pass142,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    142,208 miles
    Test number
    667581712328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail142,208 miles (+9,574)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,208 miles
    Test number
    967651412384
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass132,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    132,634 miles
    Test number
    447574411407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,634 miles (+8,122)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,634 miles
    Test number
    429084111400
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass124,512 miles (+7,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    124,512 miles
    Test number
    311124510356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass117,275 miles (+7,809)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    117,275 miles
    Test number
    940283919331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass109,466 miles (+9,312)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    109,466 miles
    Test number
    854654128379
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNearside front, offside front and nearside rear tyres close to the legal limt - 195/65 V15

  22. Pass100,154 miles (+7,302)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    100,154 miles
    Test number
    450326417402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,852 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    92,852 miles
    Test number
    381663916357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LF52 YNV

Does LF52 YNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 YNV expired on 29 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 YNV?
The MOT on LF52 YNV expired on 29 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 YNV done?
LF52 YNV was recorded at 208,751 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2022, an average of 7,615 miles a year.
Has LF52 YNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 YNV has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LF52 YNV 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 YNV find?
LF52 YNV passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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