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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 CVHMOT history

LM52 CVH is a black diesel Volkswagen Beetle first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,246 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2025
Mileage
131,246 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,677 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CVH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 CVH was last recorded at 131,246 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 2,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,788 miles · 18 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
2,458 miles
Average per year
5,677 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,246 miles
  • 2024 – 128,788 miles
  • 2023 – 126,952 miles
  • 2022 – 124,957 miles
  • 2021 – 123,062 miles
  • 2020 – 121,006 miles
  • 2019 – 118,693 miles
  • 2018 – 113,428 miles
  • 2016 – 112,322 miles
  • 2015 – 105,429 miles
  • 2014 – 93,514 miles
  • 2013 – 83,753 miles
  • 2012 – 76,389 miles
  • 2010 – 61,364 miles
  • 2009 – 53,528 miles
  • 2008 – 46,055 miles
  • 2007 – 37,370 miles
  • 2006 – 29,088 miles
  • 2005 – 21,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,246 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Sill corroded and holed. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryAxle deformed but serviceable Rear axle corroded. (5.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle exh bracket. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded, has previously been repaired. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,246 miles (+2,458)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,246 miles
    Test number
    399221787837
    • MajorNearside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated Sill corroded and holed. (6.2.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAxle deformed but serviceable Rear axle corroded. (5.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Middle exh bracket. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill corroded, has previously been repaired. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  2. Pass128,788 miles (+1,836)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    128,788 miles
    Test number
    578963542852
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass126,952 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,952 miles
    Test number
    559291296552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail126,952 miles (+1,995)3 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,952 miles
    Test number
    629978356144
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass124,957 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    997967236354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail124,957 miles (+1,895)3 major2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,957 miles
    Test number
    349843772407
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass123,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,062 miles
    Test number
    371586349745
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,062 miles (+2,056)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,062 miles
    Test number
    473112183060
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass121,006 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    289378742402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail121,006 miles (+2,313)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,006 miles
    Test number
    218890171085
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass118,693 miles (+5,265)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,693 miles
    Test number
    364610197993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass113,428 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,428 miles
    Test number
    994597020867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail113,428 miles (+1,106)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,428 miles
    Test number
    458855136443
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass112,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    112,322 miles
    Test number
    993219240025
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail112,322 miles (+6,893)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,322 miles
    Test number
    181216709887
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass105,429 miles (+11,915)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    105,429 miles
    Test number
    207840896015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • 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)

  17. Pass93,514 miles (+9,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    93,514 miles
    Test number
    896037434310
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Pass83,753 miles (+7,364)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,753 miles
    Test number
    549023943317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    499051822156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,389 miles (+15,025)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,389 miles
    Test number
    735651522198
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass61,364 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    501567630379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,364 miles (+7,836)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,364 miles
    Test number
    473967530389
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass53,528 miles (+7,473)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    893483349362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,055 miles (+8,685)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,055 miles
    Test number
    800731758308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,370 miles (+8,282)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,370 miles
    Test number
    473750047474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass29,088 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,088 miles
    Test number
    924385446371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,926 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    21,926 miles
    Test number
    393492545372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CVH

Does LM52 CVH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CVH expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CVH?
The MOT on LM52 CVH expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CVH done?
LM52 CVH was recorded at 131,246 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 5,677 miles a year.
Has LM52 CVH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CVH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 CVH 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 CVH find?
LM52 CVH failed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 4 major defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear floor excessively deteriorated sill corroded and holed.; offside front position lamp not working; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 10 more.

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