
Volkswagen Passat
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM52 CTFMOT history
LM52 CTF is a red diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 220,613 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 220,613 mi
- At MOT on 11 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 8,500 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 CTF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 16 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 CTF was last recorded at 220,613 miles on 11 Aug 2025, 7,377 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 213,236 miles · 24 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,377 miles
- Average per year
- 8,500 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 220,613 miles
- 2024 – 213,236 miles
- 2023 – 206,493 miles
- 2022 – 200,202 miles
- 2021 – 194,949 miles
- 2020 – 189,760 miles
- 2019 – 183,704 miles
- 2018 – 176,851 miles
- 2017 – 171,125 miles
- 2016 – 163,442 miles
- 2015 – 156,054 miles
- 2014 – 145,007 miles
- 2013 – 131,329 miles
- 2012 – 114,733 miles
- 2011 – 105,872 miles
- 2010 – 95,130 miles
- 2009 – 86,712 miles
- 2008 – 85,599 miles
- 2007 – 71,012 miles
- 2006 – 54,133 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
Advisory5 MOTs, 2015–2020
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear winter tyre fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
32 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,613 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 220,613 miles
- Test number
- 702816478531
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail220,613 miles (+7,377)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,613 miles
- Test number
- 251719752865
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass213,236 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 213,236 miles
- Test number
- 321846765749
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail213,234 miles (+6,741)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,234 miles
- Test number
- 337774159831
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass206,493 miles (+6,291)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 206,493 miles
- Test number
- 389475238142
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryAll suspension bushes perishing
- AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion throughout body and components
Pass200,202 miles (+5,253)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 200,202 miles
- Test number
- 613908388912
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front bushes age related wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wings tape repair
- AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion
Pass194,949 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 194,949 miles
- Test number
- 145388817078
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm center bush / shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail194,948 miles (+5,188)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,948 miles
- Test number
- 223110918140
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm center bush / shocker mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass189,760 miles (+67)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 189,760 miles
- Test number
- 367933974100
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear winter tyre fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
Fail189,693 miles (+5,989)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,693 miles
- Test number
- 378927939344
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear winter tyre fitted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
Pass183,704 miles (+6,853)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 183,704 miles
- Test number
- 575501344448
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Windscreen washer not working
Pass176,851 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 176,851 miles
- Test number
- 620439799197
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front head light damage (hole)
- AdvisoryRear screen washer jet blocked ??
Fail176,851 miles (+5,726)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,851 miles
- Test number
- 451923169871
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front head light damage (hole)
- AdvisoryRear screen washer jet blocked ??
Pass171,125 miles (+34)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 171,125 miles
- Test number
- 874323827127
- AdvisoryCentral Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
Fail171,091 miles (+7,649)2 dangerous6 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,091 miles
- Test number
- 542288218208
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake performance not tested leeking (3.7.A.1)
- DangerousRear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release all buckles missing (5.2.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts & no head rests in rear
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryService light on
Pass163,442 miles (+7,388)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 163,442 miles
- Test number
- 462181728191
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCambelt overdue
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four corners (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of seatbelts
Pass156,054 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 156,054 miles
- Test number
- 418582195647
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOil leak dripping
- AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test not allowing full Inspection of seatbelts
Fail156,054 miles (+11,047)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,054 miles
- Test number
- 773130012451
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
- AdvisoryOil leak dripping
- AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test not allowing full Inspection of seatbelts
Pass145,007 miles5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 145,007 miles
- Test number
- 328362864279
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteRear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail145,007 miles (+13,678)2 failures7 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,007 miles
- Test number
- 885815554281
- FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteOil leak onto nearside front rollbar link.
- NoteRear seats folded down not allowing full inspection of seat belts.
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass131,329 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 131,329 miles
- Test number
- 479178163235
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail131,329 miles (+8,105)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,329 miles
- Test number
- 399528463474
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass123,224 miles (+8,491)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 123,224 miles
- Test number
- 496395613028
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass114,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 114,733 miles
- Test number
- 159488112029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,733 miles (+8,861)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,733 miles
- Test number
- 957578712058
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass105,872 miles (+10,742)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 105,872 miles
- Test number
- 865836921026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass95,130 miles (+8,418)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 95,130 miles
- Test number
- 500508520041
- 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)
Pass86,712 miles (+1,113)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 86,712 miles
- Test number
- 923196429050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,599 miles (+14,587)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 85,599 miles
- Test number
- 752244818003
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,012 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 71,012 miles
- Test number
- 550846317005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,009 miles (+16,876)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,009 miles
- Test number
- 911425417091
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass54,133 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 54,133 miles
- Test number
- 711409206026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LM52 CTF
- Does LM52 CTF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 CTF expired on 15 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 CTF?
- The MOT on LM52 CTF expired on 15 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 CTF done?
- LM52 CTF was recorded at 220,613 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2025, an average of 8,500 miles a year.
- Has LM52 CTF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 CTF has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM52 CTF 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 CTF find?
- LM52 CTF passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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