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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 CVRMOT history

LM52 CVR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

LM52 CVR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
115,244 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CVR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CVR was last recorded at 115,244 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 3,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Jul 2007: 10,495 miles, lower than 16,458 miles on 19 Jul 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
111,810 miles · 5 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,434 miles
Average per year
4,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,244 miles
  • 2025 – 111,810 miles
  • 2024 – 105,869 miles
  • 2023 – 100,711 miles
  • 2022 – 94,981 miles
  • 2021 – 89,345 miles
  • 2020 – 84,100 miles
  • 2019 – 79,680 miles
  • 2018 – 74,478 miles
  • 2017 – 71,228 miles
  • 2016 – 69,806 miles
  • 2015 – 67,765 miles
  • 2014 – 59,700 miles
  • 2013 – 52,775 miles
  • 2012 – 43,748 miles
  • 2011 – 35,247 miles
  • 2010 – 26,521 miles
  • 2009 – 18,585 miles
  • 2008 – 13,322 miles
  • 2007 – 10,495 miles
  • 2006 – 16,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,244 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,244 miles (+3,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    115,244 miles
    Test number
    726193952484
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass111,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    111,810 miles
    Test number
    717229997313
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail111,800 miles (+5,931)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,800 miles
    Test number
    988404025581
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass105,869 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    105,869 miles
    Test number
    471167759261
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail105,859 miles (+5,148)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,859 miles
    Test number
    267102129949
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOther passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass100,711 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,711 miles
    Test number
    550103398877
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail100,701 miles (+5,720)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,701 miles
    Test number
    319700420518
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass94,981 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    94,981 miles
    Test number
    603746733748
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Fail94,971 miles (+5,626)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,971 miles
    Test number
    202030832912
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. Pass89,345 miles (+5,245)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    89,345 miles
    Test number
    162409669243
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass84,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    84,100 miles
    Test number
    544532141412
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Fail84,090 miles (+4,410)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,090 miles
    Test number
    541769418405
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Pass79,680 miles (+5,202)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    79,680 miles
    Test number
    756443107784
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass74,478 miles (+3,250)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    74,478 miles
    Test number
    433243656679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass71,228 miles (+1,422)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,228 miles
    Test number
    239711699777
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
  16. Pass69,806 miles (+2,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    849235793273
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass67,765 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,765 miles
    Test number
    527788005224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Fail67,755 miles (+8,055)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    989248505288
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass59,700 miles (+6,925)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,700 miles
    Test number
    638615994171
    • AdvisoryInner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  20. Pass52,775 miles (+9,027)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,775 miles
    Test number
    615495703280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass43,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    43,748 miles
    Test number
    567015202240
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Fail43,748 miles (+8,501)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,748 miles
    Test number
    997015402225
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass35,247 miles (+8,726)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    35,247 miles
    Test number
    279046101204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    26,521 miles
    Test number
    880610610204
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  25. Fail26,510 miles (+7,925)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,510 miles
    Test number
    660060410216
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  26. Pass18,585 miles (+5,263)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    18,585 miles
    Test number
    342079119428
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  27. Pass13,322 miles (+2,827)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    13,322 miles
    Test number
    980171818265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass10,495 miles (-5,963)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    10,495 miles
    Test number
    791787997130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass16,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    16,458 miles
    Test number
    722160706230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CVR

Does LM52 CVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 CVR is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CVR?
The MOT on LM52 CVR is valid until 8 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 CVR done?
LM52 CVR was recorded at 115,244 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 4,931 miles a year.
Has LM52 CVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CVR has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 CVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Jul 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 CVR find?
LM52 CVR passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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