Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc
LM52 CUCMOT history
LM52 CUC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 121,250 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 121,250 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 20 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,955 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 CUC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 5 Dec 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 CUC was last recorded at 121,250 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 May 2015: 62,687 miles, lower than 67,906 miles on 25 Apr 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 120,524 miles · 28 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 726 miles
- Average per year
- 4,955 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 121,250 miles
- 2025 – 120,524 miles
- 2024 – 118,618 miles
- 2023 – 107,789 miles
- 2022 – 103,228 miles
- 2021 – 95,531 miles
- 2020 – 91,677 miles
- 2018 – 87,449 miles
- 2017 – 84,769 miles
- 2016 – 79,563 miles
- 2015 – 76,871 miles
- 2014 – 67,906 miles
- 2013 – 58,880 miles
- 2012 – 52,771 miles
- 2010 – 47,390 miles
- 2009 – 41,776 miles
- 2008 – 33,624 miles
- 2007 – 27,509 miles
- 2006 – 23,257 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass121,250 miles
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Handbrake is slightly high.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Full MOT history
29 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass121,250 miles (+726)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 121,250 miles
- Test number
- 451316359003
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass120,524 miles (+1,906)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 120,524 miles
- Test number
- 789911983498
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,618 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 118,618 miles
- Test number
- 768416355201
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail118,614 miles (+10,825)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,614 miles
- Test number
- 634269632317
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass107,789 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 107,789 miles
- Test number
- 258492391735
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,788 miles (+4,560)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,788 miles
- Test number
- 911273546659
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SECTION (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass103,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 103,228 miles
- Test number
- 158986046801
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,228 miles (+7,697)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,228 miles
- Test number
- 452022345034
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass95,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 95,531 miles
- Test number
- 504147226238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,531 miles (+3,854)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,531 miles
- Test number
- 551108755685
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass91,677 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 91,677 miles
- Test number
- 894550590265
- AdvisoryHandbrake is slightly high.
- 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))
Fail91,668 miles (+4,219)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,668 miles
- Test number
- 969886710594
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryHandbrake is slightly high.
- 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))
Pass87,449 miles (+2,680)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 87,449 miles
- Test number
- 777216142403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,769 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 84,769 miles
- Test number
- 723777869222
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail84,765 miles (+2,293)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,765 miles
- Test number
- 601690308254
- FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,472 miles (+2,909)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 82,472 miles
- Test number
- 390003050262
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,563 miles (+2,692)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 79,563 miles
- Test number
- 994909003948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,871 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2016
- Odometer
- 76,871 miles
- Test number
- 865548825111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,687 miles (-5,219)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,687 miles
- Test number
- 897668625179
- FailureOffside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass67,906 miles (+9,026)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 67,906 miles
- Test number
- 865215314148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,880 miles (+6,109)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 58,880 miles
- Test number
- 149621673430
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass52,771 miles (+5,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 52,771 miles
- Test number
- 946597282026
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail47,390 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,390 miles
- Test number
- 461684130456
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteO/S/R Door will not open
Pass47,390 miles (+5,614)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 47,390 miles
- Test number
- 791784030362
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteO/S/R Door will not open
Pass41,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 41,776 miles
- Test number
- 851823229307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,776 miles (+8,152)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,776 miles
- Test number
- 361343829382
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass33,624 miles (+6,115)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 33,624 miles
- Test number
- 402395428322
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass27,509 miles (+4,252)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 27,509 miles
- Test number
- 630075027301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,257 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 23,257 miles
- Test number
- 624616626353
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 CUC
- Does LM52 CUC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CUC is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 CUC?
- The MOT on LM52 CUC is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 CUC done?
- LM52 CUC was recorded at 121,250 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,955 miles a year.
- Has LM52 CUC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 CUC has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 CUC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM52 CUC find?
- LM52 CUC passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.
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