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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.

LM52 BTV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass199,644 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. Pass125,341 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    125,341 miles
    Test number
    749275584968

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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)
  15. Pass117,550 miles (+7,946)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    117,550 miles
    Test number
    555436334374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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)
  20. Pass81,265 miles (+15,390)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    960538729324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,875 miles (+15,078)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    65,875 miles
    Test number
    482000038470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,797 miles (+12,351)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,797 miles
    Test number
    392558837369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,446 miles (+11,169)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    38,446 miles
    Test number
    231366526307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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