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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LT52 EJEMOT history

LT52 EJE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2021 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 131,844 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 May 2022.

LT52 EJE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2021
Mileage
131,844 mi
At MOT on 10 May 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,553 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT52 EJE
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
7 Nov 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2021
Latest MOT test
10 May 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LT52 EJE was last recorded at 131,844 miles on 10 May 2022, 9,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,596 miles · 12 Jul 2019
Between the last two tests
9,248 miles
Average per year
6,553 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 131,844 miles
  • 2019 – 122,596 miles
  • 2018 – 120,412 miles
  • 2017 – 117,682 miles
  • 2016 – 106,694 miles
  • 2015 – 96,958 miles
  • 2014 – 88,464 miles
  • 2013 – 81,288 miles
  • 2012 – 74,530 miles
  • 2011 – 68,423 miles
  • 2010 – 60,437 miles
  • 2009 – 53,240 miles
  • 2008 – 47,017 miles
  • 2007 – 41,639 miles
  • 2006 – 36,636 miles
  • 2005 – 24,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,844 miles
  • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board cat red hot risk off fire (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 6 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,844 miles (+9,248)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,844 miles
    Test number
    534507586274
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board cat red hot risk off fire (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Pass122,596 miles (+2,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,596 miles
    Test number
    892241245421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,412 miles (+2,730)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    120,412 miles
    Test number
    343913370700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass117,682 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    117,682 miles
    Test number
    227522747329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  5. Fail117,674 miles (+10,980)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,674 miles
    Test number
    836382726553
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  6. Pass106,694 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    431549770969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  7. Fail106,694 miles (+9,736)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,694 miles
    Test number
    998184522411
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass96,958 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,958 miles
    Test number
    305065515792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,958 miles (+8,494)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,958 miles
    Test number
    446852200081
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass88,464 miles (+7,176)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    88,464 miles
    Test number
    558144454273
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass81,288 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,288 miles
    Test number
    315269733470
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail81,006 miles (+6,476)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,006 miles
    Test number
    878066323274
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass74,530 miles (+6,107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,530 miles
    Test number
    289397832245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass68,423 miles (+7,986)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,423 miles
    Test number
    526827631299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,437 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    60,437 miles
    Test number
    684428820224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    974555229251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,240 miles (+6,223)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,240 miles
    Test number
    380995029490
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass47,017 miles (+5,378)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    240616648274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,639 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,639 miles
    Test number
    313372847352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,636 miles (+12,416)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    36,636 miles
    Test number
    464498236332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    581370045300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail24,220 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,220 miles
    Test number
    740060345311
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about LT52 EJE

Does LT52 EJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LT52 EJE expired on 11 Jan 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LT52 EJE?
The MOT on LT52 EJE expired on 11 Jan 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LT52 EJE done?
LT52 EJE was recorded at 131,844 miles at its MOT on 10 May 2022, an average of 6,553 miles a year.
Has LT52 EJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT52 EJE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LT52 EJE 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 LT52 EJE find?
LT52 EJE failed its latest MOT on 10 May 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 1 minor defect: exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board cat red hot risk off fire; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 6 more.

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