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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LM52 CNZMOT history

LM52 CNZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 87,483 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

LM52 CNZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
87,483 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,242 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CNZ was last recorded at 87,483 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5,608 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,875 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,608 miles
Average per year
3,242 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 87,483 miles
  • 2025 – 81,875 miles
  • 2024 – 76,696 miles
  • 2023 – 75,548 miles
  • 2022 – 74,633 miles
  • 2021 – 72,919 miles
  • 2020 – 72,036 miles
  • 2019 – 70,477 miles
  • 2018 – 68,287 miles
  • 2017 – 67,289 miles
  • 2016 – 66,332 miles
  • 2014 – 65,864 miles
  • 2013 – 65,392 miles
  • 2012 – 63,771 miles
  • 2011 – 57,282 miles
  • 2010 – 49,198 miles
  • 2009 – 41,723 miles
  • 2008 – 36,247 miles
  • 2007 – 29,896 miles
  • 2006 – 24,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,483 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,483 miles (+5,608)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    87,483 miles
    Test number
    636009156231
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass81,875 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    284316211208
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Fail81,875 miles (+5,179)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,875 miles
    Test number
    957548160863
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass76,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,696 miles
    Test number
    214840138049
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail76,696 miles (+1,148)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,696 miles
    Test number
    885438679271
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass75,548 miles (+915)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,548 miles
    Test number
    381631491642
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass74,633 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    481475920220
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise nsf tyre starting to split in tread
    • AdvisoryAdvise osr tyre starting to split in tread
  8. Fail74,633 miles (+1,714)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,633 miles
    Test number
    957169630619
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise nsf tyre starting to split in tread
    • AdvisoryAdvise osr tyre starting to split in tread
  9. Pass72,919 miles (+883)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    72,919 miles
    Test number
    479843728310
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass72,036 miles (+1,559)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    72,036 miles
    Test number
    587118354419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  11. Pass70,477 miles (+2,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    70,477 miles
    Test number
    544053415779
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  12. Pass68,287 miles (+998)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    68,287 miles
    Test number
    396730945174
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass67,289 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    67,289 miles
    Test number
    780709147250
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoss (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  14. Fail67,287 miles (+955)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,287 miles
    Test number
    232989098602
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all brake hoss (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass66,332 miles (+468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    66,332 miles
    Test number
    813903506883
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perishing
  16. Pass65,864 miles (+472)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    906937514330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,392 miles (+1,621)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,392 miles
    Test number
    946241633387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,771 miles (+6,489)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    63,771 miles
    Test number
    356876392296
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f tyre 1.6-2mm
  19. Pass57,282 miles (+8,084)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,282 miles
    Test number
    627088481288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass49,198 miles (+7,475)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    49,198 miles
    Test number
    280426190251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,723 miles (+5,476)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    41,723 miles
    Test number
    354770199207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass36,247 miles (+6,351)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,247 miles
    Test number
    154526898253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,896 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    29,896 miles
    Test number
    312030897283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail24,304 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,304 miles
    Test number
    234009996280
    • Repaired at testCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  25. Pass24,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    24,304 miles
    Test number
    643439596247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CNZ

Does LM52 CNZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CNZ is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CNZ?
The MOT on LM52 CNZ is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 CNZ done?
LM52 CNZ was recorded at 87,483 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,242 miles a year.
Has LM52 CNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CNZ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 CNZ 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 CNZ find?
LM52 CNZ passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: exhaust mounting defective centre exhaust mount; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 4 more.

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