
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LM52 BTVMOT history
LM52 BTV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 199,644 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 199,644 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 10,118 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 BTV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 5 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 BTV was last recorded at 199,644 miles on 12 Dec 2022, 7,428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 192,216 miles · 29 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,428 miles
- Average per year
- 10,118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 199,644 miles
- 2021 – 192,216 miles
- 2020 – 180,294 miles
- 2019 – 168,433 miles
- 2018 – 154,508 miles
- 2017 – 144,761 miles
- 2016 – 135,157 miles
- 2015 – 125,341 miles
- 2014 – 117,550 miles
- 2013 – 109,604 miles
- 2012 – 103,058 miles
- 2011 – 96,702 miles
- 2010 – 87,274 miles
- 2009 – 81,265 miles
- 2008 – 65,875 miles
- 2007 – 50,797 miles
- 2006 – 38,446 miles
- 2005 – 27,277 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Change ASAP
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
24 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,644 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 199,644 miles
- Test number
- 367202926807
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail199,644 miles (+7,428)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,644 miles
- Test number
- 661776936656
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass192,216 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 192,216 miles
- Test number
- 243597642286
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both change asap
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail192,216 miles (+11,922)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,216 miles
- Test number
- 165354445180
- MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both change asap
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass180,294 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 180,294 miles
- Test number
- 127416348837
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail180,292 miles (+11,859)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,292 miles
- Test number
- 636964418924
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front All direction indicators not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,433 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 168,433 miles
- Test number
- 634619241631
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both tyres are worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail168,433 miles (+13,925)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,433 miles
- Test number
- 836222618987
- Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront both tyres are worn on edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass154,508 miles (+66)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 154,508 miles
- Test number
- 168280534443
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Change ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail154,442 miles (+9,681)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,442 miles
- Test number
- 652786530831
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Change ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Change ASAP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass144,761 miles (+9,604)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 144,761 miles
- Test number
- 171203157465
- AdvisoryCentral Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges
Pass135,157 miles (+9,816)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 135,157 miles
- Test number
- 912323204372
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass125,341 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 125,341 miles
- Test number
- 749275584968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,321 miles (+7,771)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,321 miles
- Test number
- 383424595641
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass117,550 miles (+7,946)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 117,550 miles
- Test number
- 555436334374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,604 miles (+6,546)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 109,604 miles
- Test number
- 169119833399
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass103,058 miles (+6,356)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 103,058 miles
- Test number
- 746469532309
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass96,702 miles (+9,428)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 96,702 miles
- Test number
- 855133531372
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteRear disc's worn
Pass87,274 miles (+6,009)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 87,274 miles
- Test number
- 373505030321
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass81,265 miles (+15,390)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 81,265 miles
- Test number
- 960538729324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,875 miles (+15,078)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 65,875 miles
- Test number
- 482000038470
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,797 miles (+12,351)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 50,797 miles
- Test number
- 392558837369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,446 miles (+11,169)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 38,446 miles
- Test number
- 231366526307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,277 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 27,277 miles
- Test number
- 914353535325
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 BTV
- Does LM52 BTV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 BTV expired on 11 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 BTV?
- The MOT on LM52 BTV expired on 11 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 BTV done?
- LM52 BTV was recorded at 199,644 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2022, an average of 10,118 miles a year.
- Has LM52 BTV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 BTV has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM52 BTV 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 BTV find?
- LM52 BTV passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2022 with 11 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 8 more.
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