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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LO52 BNLMOT history

LO52 BNL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025 and it has passed 2 of 4 MOT tests, with 328,300 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2024.

LO52 BNL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2025
Mileage
328,300 km
At MOT on 8 Aug 2024
MOT tests
4
2 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO52 BNL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO52 BNL was last recorded at 328,300 km on 8 Aug 2024, 8,640 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
319,660 km · 9 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,640 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 328,300 km
  • 2023 – 319,660 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass328,300 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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

Full MOT history

4 tests since 9 Aug 2023, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass328,300 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    328,300 km
    Test number
    121441753365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail328,294 km (+8,634)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    328,294 km
    Test number
    790813579311
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass319,660 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    319,660 km
    Test number
    945811421834
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail319,659 km1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,659 km
    Test number
    668250809064
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Questions about LO52 BNL

Does LO52 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO52 BNL expired on 8 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO52 BNL?
The MOT on LO52 BNL expired on 8 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO52 BNL done?
LO52 BNL was recorded at 328,300 km at its MOT on 8 Aug 2024.
Has LO52 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO52 BNL has failed 2 of its 4 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LO52 BNL 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 LO52 BNL find?
LO52 BNL passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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