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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LM52 CSZMOT history

LM52 CSZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 160,847 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LM52 CSZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,847 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CSZ was last recorded at 160,847 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,847 miles · 3 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,847 miles
  • 2025 – 155,544 miles
  • 2024 – 149,836 miles
  • 2023 – 142,465 miles
  • 2022 – 134,297 miles
  • 2021 – 127,507 miles
  • 2020 – 118,173 miles
  • 2019 – 109,015 miles
  • 2018 – 99,943 miles
  • 2017 – 90,651 miles
  • 2016 – 82,192 miles
  • 2015 – 73,597 miles
  • 2014 – 66,024 miles
  • 2013 – 63,884 miles
  • 2012 – 61,044 miles
  • 2011 – 57,754 miles
  • 2010 – 51,958 miles
  • 2009 – 43,195 miles
  • 2008 – 36,568 miles
  • 2007 – 31,301 miles
  • 2006 – 27,160 miles
  • 2005 – 21,505 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,847 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • N/s rear tyre on limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Undertray poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,847 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,847 miles
    Test number
    462246547066
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail160,847 miles (+5,303)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,847 miles
    Test number
    649341619393
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass155,544 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    155,544 miles
    Test number
    837656163638
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery terminal insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail155,540 miles (+5,704)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,540 miles
    Test number
    468860992855
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery terminal insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass149,836 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,836 miles
    Test number
    341222228626
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Fail149,835 miles (+7,370)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,835 miles
    Test number
    586906071217
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake effort low
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass142,465 miles (+8,168)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    142,465 miles
    Test number
    743270693050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass134,297 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    134,297 miles
    Test number
    136149999388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exterior door handle broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail134,297 miles (+6,790)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,297 miles
    Test number
    601423831068
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear exterior door handle broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass127,507 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    127,507 miles
    Test number
    363023156605
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail127,507 miles (+9,334)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,507 miles
    Test number
    401141483147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass118,173 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,173 miles
    Test number
    108354445813
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryUndertray poor condition

  13. Fail118,172 miles (+9,157)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,172 miles
    Test number
    329381843913
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyre on limit
    • AdvisoryUndertray poor condition

  14. Pass109,015 miles (+12)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    619307886840
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing irregular wear/stepping, also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail109,003 miles (+9,060)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,003 miles
    Test number
    218326749264
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing irregular wear/stepping, also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass99,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    983492222854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail99,943 miles (+9,292)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,943 miles
    Test number
    542000079472
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass90,651 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    90,651 miles
    Test number
    510460049902
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  19. Fail90,651 miles (+8,459)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,651 miles
    Test number
    337750284447
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high lamp broken (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre on 3mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass82,192 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    326936628289
    • AdvisoryEngine oil dipstick tube broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  21. Fail82,192 miles (+8,595)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    556867852729
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil dipstick tube broken
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  22. Pass73,597 miles (+7,573)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,597 miles
    Test number
    215875925422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDipstick is broken

  23. Pass66,024 miles (+2,140)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    66,024 miles
    Test number
    739233654101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,884 miles (+2,840)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,884 miles
    Test number
    306302003362
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass61,044 miles (+3,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,044 miles
    Test number
    597474012308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass57,754 miles (+5,796)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    57,754 miles
    Test number
    715088411386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass51,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    653162120369
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail51,958 miles (+8,763)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,958 miles
    Test number
    550672020344
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass43,195 miles (+6,627)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    43,195 miles
    Test number
    602813529349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass36,568 miles (+5,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,568 miles
    Test number
    474863048453
    • NoteN/s/r tyre side wall cracking

  31. Pass31,301 miles (+4,141)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    31,301 miles
    Test number
    452837147375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass27,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    611798526382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail27,160 miles (+5,655)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,160 miles
    Test number
    174517326327
    • FailureExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  34. Pass21,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,505 miles
    Test number
    920367545366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CSZ

Does LM52 CSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CSZ is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CSZ?
The MOT on LM52 CSZ is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 CSZ done?
LM52 CSZ was recorded at 160,847 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 6,750 miles a year.
Has LM52 CSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CSZ has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 CSZ 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 CSZ find?
LM52 CSZ passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.

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