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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LM52 CUGMOT history

LM52 CUG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 100,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2025.

LM52 CUG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Mar 2026
Mileage
100,280 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,697 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CUG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
5 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CUG was last recorded at 100,280 miles on 22 Mar 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,266 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
4,697 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,280 miles
  • 2024 – 95,411 miles
  • 2023 – 92,199 miles
  • 2022 – 90,322 miles
  • 2020 – 89,060 miles
  • 2019 – 84,228 miles
  • 2018 – 81,173 miles
  • 2017 – 78,534 miles
  • 2016 – 75,741 miles
  • 2015 – 71,029 miles
  • 2014 – 63,531 miles
  • 2013 – 56,719 miles
  • 2012 – 50,967 miles
  • 2011 – 45,613 miles
  • 2010 – 36,003 miles
  • 2009 – 27,030 miles
  • 2008 – 19,983 miles
  • 2007 – 15,448 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,280 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear knocking. unable to locate sourceRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,280 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    100,280 miles
    Test number
    174217635365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear knocking. unable to locate source

  2. Fail100,266 miles (+4,855)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,266 miles
    Test number
    164938157073
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear knocking. unable to locate source

  3. Pass95,411 miles (+3,212)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    95,411 miles
    Test number
    370996663995
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass92,199 miles (+1,877)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    92,199 miles
    Test number
    583508777705
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,322 miles (+1,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,322 miles
    Test number
    312468099204
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass89,060 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    89,060 miles
    Test number
    841948378226
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail89,058 miles (+4,830)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,058 miles
    Test number
    784171929985
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked up in tread pattern recommend tyre change
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Worn out completely on inner edge recommend tyre change
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to wear indicators

  8. Pass84,228 miles (+3,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    84,228 miles
    Test number
    355629372491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass81,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    761852820793

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail81,173 miles (+2,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,173 miles
    Test number
    176591279924
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass78,534 miles (+2,793)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    78,534 miles
    Test number
    282775906134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass75,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    75,741 miles
    Test number
    638542962018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail75,729 miles (+4,700)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,729 miles
    Test number
    526828966422
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pad 2000 miles

  14. Pass71,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,029 miles
    Test number
    935296337733
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel arch liner missing

  15. Fail71,029 miles (+7,498)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,029 miles
    Test number
    857904067376
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wheel arch liner missing

  16. Pass63,531 miles (+6,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    63,531 miles
    Test number
    146100714338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • 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)

  17. Pass56,719 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    625991313360
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  18. Fail56,719 miles (+5,752)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,719 miles
    Test number
    675101013316
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  19. Pass50,967 miles (+5,354)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    50,967 miles
    Test number
    669264112324
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteWipers worn

  20. Pass45,613 miles (+9,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,613 miles
    Test number
    525548811302
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass36,003 miles (+8,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    36,003 miles
    Test number
    550914210382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  22. Pass27,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    341276219328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,024 miles (+7,041)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,024 miles
    Test number
    780016719333
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass19,983 miles (+161)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    19,983 miles
    Test number
    154971618389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass19,822 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    19,822 miles
    Test number
    373441938446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,961 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    18,961 miles
    Test number
    310960958072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail18,958 miles (+3,510)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,958 miles
    Test number
    861939148058
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Pass15,448 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,448 miles
    Test number
    244309557094
    • NoteNearside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteRear wiperblade split

Questions about LM52 CUG

Does LM52 CUG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CUG expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CUG?
The MOT on LM52 CUG expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CUG done?
LM52 CUG was recorded at 100,280 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2025, an average of 4,697 miles a year.
Has LM52 CUG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CUG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 CUG 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 CUG find?
LM52 CUG passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre; rear knocking. unable to locate source.

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