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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 CVSMOT history

LM52 CVS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

LM52 CVS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Jun 2026
Mileage
182,839 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 CVS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 CVS was last recorded at 182,839 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 12,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,619 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
12,220 miles
Average per year
8,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,839 miles
  • 2024 – 170,619 miles
  • 2023 – 166,721 miles
  • 2022 – 153,766 miles
  • 2021 – 144,520 miles
  • 2020 – 140,016 miles
  • 2019 – 135,272 miles
  • 2018 – 126,181 miles
  • 2017 – 122,588 miles
  • 2016 – 116,833 miles
  • 2015 – 109,070 miles
  • 2014 – 101,005 miles
  • 2013 – 92,615 miles
  • 2011 – 83,379 miles
  • 2010 – 70,308 miles
  • 2009 – 56,160 miles
  • 2008 – 45,576 miles
  • 2007 – 34,782 miles
  • 2006 – 26,244 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,839 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,839 miles (+12,220)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    182,839 miles
    Test number
    731376509296
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Pass170,619 miles (+3,898)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    170,619 miles
    Test number
    910140969397
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass166,721 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    166,721 miles
    Test number
    589519566451
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))

  4. Fail166,721 miles (+12,955)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,721 miles
    Test number
    882570051969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure rear silencer missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (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))

  5. Pass153,766 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    153,766 miles
    Test number
    461694586591
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid not openning

  6. Fail153,766 miles (+9,246)1 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,766 miles
    Test number
    112716182104
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cannot check sill due to door not openning
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoot lid not openning

  7. Pass144,520 miles (+4,504)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    144,520 miles
    Test number
    797575777937
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass140,016 miles (+4,744)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    140,016 miles
    Test number
    471400942504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,272 miles (+9,091)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    135,272 miles
    Test number
    128447531544
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,181 miles (+3,593)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,181 miles
    Test number
    552097047177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass122,588 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,588 miles
    Test number
    428077904920
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail122,588 miles (+5,755)9 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,588 miles
    Test number
    422727414667
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAux belt badly perished
    • AdvisoryBoth off side tyres low on pressure
    • AdvisoryGlowplug and coolant light flashing on dash

  13. Pass116,833 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,833 miles
    Test number
    572712456513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,832 miles (+7,762)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,832 miles
    Test number
    505367963428
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass109,070 miles (+8,065)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    109,070 miles
    Test number
    177104555027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass101,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,005 miles
    Test number
    176660264466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail101,005 miles (+8,390)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,005 miles
    Test number
    555630964027
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass92,615 miles (+9,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,615 miles
    Test number
    907345843041
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass83,379 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    388475071067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail83,379 miles (+13,071)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,379 miles
    Test number
    275284571012
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass70,308 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    843124700094
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  22. Fail70,308 miles (+14,148)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    121454100480
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

  23. Fail56,160 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,160 miles
    Test number
    143252809435
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass56,160 miles (+10,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,160 miles
    Test number
    630222809053
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass45,576 miles (+10,794)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    45,576 miles
    Test number
    614447508054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,782 miles (+8,538)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,782 miles
    Test number
    674704607054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,244 miles
    Test number
    911465206008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 CVS

Does LM52 CVS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 CVS expired on 4 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 CVS?
The MOT on LM52 CVS expired on 4 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 CVS done?
LM52 CVS was recorded at 182,839 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 8,068 miles a year.
Has LM52 CVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 CVS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 CVS 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 CVS find?
LM52 CVS passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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