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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LM52 BOJMOT history

LM52 BOJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LM52 BOJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,682 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,442 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 BOJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 BOJ was last recorded at 142,682 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 3,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,758 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,924 miles
Average per year
5,442 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,682 miles
  • 2024 – 138,758 miles
  • 2023 – 136,617 miles
  • 2022 – 133,831 miles
  • 2021 – 130,949 miles
  • 2020 – 126,591 miles
  • 2019 – 122,457 miles
  • 2018 – 113,375 miles
  • 2017 – 102,911 miles
  • 2016 – 94,286 miles
  • 2015 – 89,003 miles
  • 2014 – 84,472 miles
  • 2013 – 77,604 miles
  • 2012 – 71,025 miles
  • 2011 – 65,476 miles
  • 2010 – 61,330 miles
  • 2009 – 56,509 miles
  • 2008 – 52,625 miles
  • 2007 – 46,900 miles
  • 2006 – 41,591 miles
  • 2005 – 33,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,682 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • 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))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,682 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,682 miles
    Test number
    939806481178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  2. Fail142,682 miles (+3,924)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,682 miles
    Test number
    800165918978
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (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 Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (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))

  3. Pass138,758 miles (+2,141)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    138,758 miles
    Test number
    355090507567
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass136,617 miles (+2,786)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    136,617 miles
    Test number
    454594522165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll coil springs corroded

  5. Pass133,831 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,831 miles
    Test number
    785249836587
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail133,831 miles (+2,882)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,831 miles
    Test number
    226085031708
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working Brake Switch Sticking (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rear Brake Pipes Slight Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass130,949 miles (+4,358)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,949 miles
    Test number
    102098253974
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slight Wear Inner Edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Brake Pipe Corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight Pipe Blister/ Covered In Grease (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass126,591 miles (+4,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    257729515201
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass122,457 miles (+9,082)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    122,457 miles
    Test number
    894309951822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass113,375 miles (+10,464)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    113,375 miles
    Test number
    922770795213
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various blistered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass102,911 miles (+8,625)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    102,911 miles
    Test number
    480159431571
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass94,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,286 miles
    Test number
    430403856083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail94,286 miles (+5,283)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,286 miles
    Test number
    480901640648
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven park brake slow to react (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven slow to react (3.7.B.2)

  14. Pass89,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    89,003 miles
    Test number
    564854004055
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints has slight play

  15. Fail89,003 miles (+4,531)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,003 miles
    Test number
    732194934697
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryInner rack joints has slight play

  16. Pass84,472 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    958102344374
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

  17. Fail84,472 miles (+6,868)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    328792044355
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll tyre valves perished
    • NoteSlight play n/s/f inner steering rack joint

  18. Pass77,604 miles (+6,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    77,604 miles
    Test number
    568977343312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass71,025 miles (+42)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    71,025 miles
    Test number
    636609432340
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyre valves slightly perished/cracked
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

  20. Fail70,983 miles (+5,507)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,983 miles
    Test number
    385491432335
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCentre exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteO/s/f n/s/f o/s/r tyre valves slightly perished/cracked
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

  21. Pass65,476 miles (+4,146)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    65,476 miles
    Test number
    957540441320
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv gaiter is not fully secure
    • NoteSlight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

  22. Pass61,330 miles (+4,821)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    61,330 miles
    Test number
    433168140426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight freeplay in n/s of steering rack

  23. Pass56,509 miles (+4)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    56,509 miles
    Test number
    913813449330
    • NoteCentre ex heatshield loose
    • NoteManagement light on
    • NoteNsf inner brake disc corroded

  24. Fail56,505 miles (+3,880)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,505 miles
    Test number
    883882249301
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteCentre ex heatshield loose
    • NoteManagement light on
    • NoteNsf inner brake disc corroded

  25. Pass52,625 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,625 miles
    Test number
    814791058304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail46,900 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,900 miles
    Test number
    331008047354
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass46,900 miles (+5,309)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    46,900 miles
    Test number
    741028447375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass41,591 miles (+7,608)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    41,591 miles
    Test number
    171183836334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass33,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    33,983 miles
    Test number
    581379935312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 BOJ

Does LM52 BOJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 BOJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 BOJ?
The MOT on LM52 BOJ is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 BOJ done?
LM52 BOJ was recorded at 142,682 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 5,442 miles a year.
Has LM52 BOJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 BOJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 BOJ 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 LM52 BOJ find?
LM52 BOJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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