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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LM52 CRFMOT history

LM52 CRF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

LM52 CRF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2024
Mileage
179,198 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,195 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CRF
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
18 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CRF was last recorded at 179,198 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,195 miles · 11 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,195 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,198 miles
  • 2022 – 171,452 miles
  • 2021 – 166,152 miles
  • 2020 – 161,689 miles
  • 2019 – 155,316 miles
  • 2018 – 150,036 miles
  • 2017 – 145,934 miles
  • 2016 – 138,658 miles
  • 2015 – 131,891 miles
  • 2014 – 127,374 miles
  • 2013 – 120,623 miles
  • 2012 – 114,938 miles
  • 2011 – 108,713 miles
  • 2010 – 102,899 miles
  • 2009 – 96,276 miles
  • 2008 – 88,657 miles
  • 2007 – 81,302 miles
  • 2006 – 73,256 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,198 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded joint after cat (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight play in n/s rack end ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,198 miles (+3)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    179,198 miles
    Test number
    715232352693
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded joint after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail179,195 miles (+7,743)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,195 miles
    Test number
    492229503736
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded joint after cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Exhaust mounting defective silencer hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass171,452 miles (+72)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    171,452 miles
    Test number
    982864909951
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail171,380 miles (+5,228)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,380 miles
    Test number
    446294281693
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass166,152 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    166,152 miles
    Test number
    599247299121
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s rack end ball joint

  6. Fail166,152 miles (+4,463)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,152 miles
    Test number
    181772788290
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s rack end ball joint

  7. Pass161,689 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,689 miles
    Test number
    398977394197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail161,685 miles (+6,369)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,685 miles
    Test number
    700677780734
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass155,316 miles (+5,280)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,316 miles
    Test number
    887827246727
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly cracked/perished within tread.
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen has small stone chips within swept area & zone a.
    • AdvisoryNearside & offside rear axle mounting bushes starting to deteriorate.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner rack arm has slight movement.
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer cv gaiter has slight seepage of grease.
    • AdvisoryNearside front top strut mounting ha slight movement.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,036 miles (+4,102)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    150,036 miles
    Test number
    186945282409
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner rack arm has slight play/ movement.
    • AdvisoryOffside rear bump stop deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass145,934 miles (+7,276)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    145,934 miles
    Test number
    593248629783
    • AdvisoryNear side front door lock/unlock button missing but still opens from inside and out.
    • AdvisoryOff side rear shock absorber dust cover damaged.
    • AdvisorySlight play in near side front inner steering rack joint.
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in swept area of front windscreen.

  12. Pass138,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    138,658 miles
    Test number
    475658588770
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers starting to split
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail138,658 miles (+6,767)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,658 miles
    Test number
    879346743003
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers starting to split
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass131,891 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    131,891 miles
    Test number
    846254355008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass127,374 miles (+6,751)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    127,374 miles
    Test number
    958197294002
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deforming

  16. Pass120,623 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    120,623 miles
    Test number
    579208793051
    • NoteMinor chips in windscreen
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly deformed

  17. Fail120,623 miles (+5,685)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,623 miles
    Test number
    568088593011
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • NoteMinor chips in windscreen
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slightly deformed

  18. Pass114,938 miles (+6,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    114,938 miles
    Test number
    869541302101
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre and worn to 2-3mm

  19. Pass108,713 miles (+5,814)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    108,713 miles
    Test number
    267255091043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    620617090007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail102,899 miles (+6,623)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    103197990014
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass96,276 miles (+7,619)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    96,276 miles
    Test number
    442397199084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    380238678036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail88,657 miles (+7,355)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,657 miles
    Test number
    560778978074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass81,302 miles (+8,046)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    81,302 miles
    Test number
    420187007135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass73,256 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    73,256 miles
    Test number
    792440376019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CRF

Does LM52 CRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CRF expired on 16 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CRF?
The MOT on LM52 CRF expired on 16 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CRF done?
LM52 CRF was recorded at 179,198 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 6,195 miles a year.
Has LM52 CRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CRF has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 CRF 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 CRF find?
LM52 CRF passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 12 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases welded joint after cat; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 9 more.

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