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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LL52 GMGMOT history

LL52 GMG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 159,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2025.

LL52 GMG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,203 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,817 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL52 GMG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL52 GMG was last recorded at 159,203 miles on 24 Dec 2025, 3,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jun 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,249 miles · 1 Jun 2017
Between the last two tests
3,954 miles
Average per year
5,817 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,203 miles
  • 2017 – 155,249 miles
  • 2016 – 141,287 miles
  • 2015 – 129,201 miles
  • 2014 – 117,310 miles
  • 2013 – 102,753 miles
  • 2012 – 96,792 miles
  • 2011 – 92,620 miles
  • 2010 – 87,209 miles
  • 2009 – 80,011 miles
  • 2008 – 71,726 miles
  • 2007 – 60,042 miles
  • 2006 – 43,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,203 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

17 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,203 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,203 miles
    Test number
    262035195140
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    951053439968
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches rusty
  3. Pass155,249 miles (+13,962)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,249 miles
    Test number
    932940107751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,287 miles (+12,086)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    141,287 miles
    Test number
    338637879417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  5. Pass129,201 miles (+11,891)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    129,201 miles
    Test number
    128843555104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass117,310 miles (+4)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    117,310 miles
    Test number
    108893254114
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust has temporary repair
  7. Fail117,306 miles (+14,553)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,306 miles
    Test number
    666830354153
    • FailureNearside 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteExhaust has temporary repair
  8. Pass102,753 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    102,753 miles
    Test number
    958441083046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,792 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    96,792 miles
    Test number
    135591662459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,792 miles (+4,172)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,792 miles
    Test number
    306681262095
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  11. Pass92,620 miles (+5,411)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    92,620 miles
    Test number
    129260061058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,209 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    504347750029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail87,202 miles (+7,191)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,202 miles
    Test number
    451396150097
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  14. Pass80,011 miles (+8,285)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    80,011 miles
    Test number
    164115459491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,726 miles (+11,684)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,726 miles
    Test number
    520383358032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,042 miles (+16,132)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,042 miles
    Test number
    463393237055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass43,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    43,910 miles
    Test number
    671649156018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL52 GMG

Does LL52 GMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL52 GMG is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LL52 GMG?
The MOT on LL52 GMG is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL52 GMG done?
LL52 GMG was recorded at 159,203 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2025, an average of 5,817 miles a year.
Has LL52 GMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL52 GMG has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2014.
Has the mileage on LL52 GMG 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 LL52 GMG find?
LL52 GMG passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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