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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LM52 DFYMOT history

LM52 DFY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 142,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LM52 DFY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
142,315 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DFY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DFY was last recorded at 142,315 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 4,109 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,206 miles · 16 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,109 miles
Average per year
5,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,315 miles
  • 2025 – 138,206 miles
  • 2024 – 134,165 miles
  • 2023 – 130,762 miles
  • 2022 – 127,788 miles
  • 2021 – 124,569 miles
  • 2020 – 121,598 miles
  • 2019 – 118,508 miles
  • 2018 – 116,244 miles
  • 2017 – 113,552 miles
  • 2016 – 110,956 miles
  • 2015 – 108,728 miles
  • 2014 – 105,036 miles
  • 2013 – 100,580 miles
  • 2012 – 94,186 miles
  • 2011 – 84,357 miles
  • 2010 – 73,065 miles
  • 2008 – 61,359 miles
  • 2007 – 52,691 miles
  • 2006 – 42,249 miles
  • 2005 – 32,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,315 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,315 miles (+4,109)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    142,315 miles
    Test number
    385294493081
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass138,206 miles (+4,041)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    138,206 miles
    Test number
    352377552809
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hand brake low requires adjustment but passed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,165 miles (+3,403)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    134,165 miles
    Test number
    451476415397
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass130,762 miles (+28)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,762 miles
    Test number
    836750526174
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail130,734 miles (+2,946)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,734 miles
    Test number
    776691501815
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass127,788 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    127,788 miles
    Test number
    270357065814
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail127,788 miles (+3,219)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,788 miles
    Test number
    401218687878
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass124,569 miles (+2,971)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,569 miles
    Test number
    281790298202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass121,598 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,598 miles
    Test number
    939945378063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail121,598 miles (+3,090)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,598 miles
    Test number
    274904609027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass118,508 miles (+2,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,508 miles
    Test number
    690658143945
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass116,244 miles (+2,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    116,244 miles
    Test number
    488025968677
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass113,552 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    113,552 miles
    Test number
    848236610017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail113,552 miles (+2,596)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,552 miles
    Test number
    323438398403
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass110,956 miles (+2,228)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    110,956 miles
    Test number
    996072998933
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres,tread worn to 2.5mm
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust bracke broken off
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs slightly corroded at inner face
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass108,728 miles (+59)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    108,728 miles
    Test number
    559556325104
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail108,669 miles (+3,633)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,669 miles
    Test number
    996922525139
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass105,036 miles (+4,456)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,036 miles
    Test number
    819496014145
    • NoteOffside front tyre beging to perrish
    • NoteOffside rear brake slightly binding
    • NoteRear brake disc's corroded

  19. Pass100,580 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,580 miles
    Test number
    878056513162
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll brakes badly corroded
    • NoteExhaust badly corroded

  20. Fail100,575 miles (+6,389)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,575 miles
    Test number
    949835613170
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteAll brakes badly corroded
    • NoteExhaust badly corroded

  21. Pass94,186 miles (+9,829)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,186 miles
    Test number
    689250012180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass84,357 miles (+11,292)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    549185221171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,065 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    713190210174
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  24. Pass73,065 miles (+11,706)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,065 miles
    Test number
    843080810101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,359 miles (+8,668)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    61,359 miles
    Test number
    642458038321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,691 miles (+10,442)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,691 miles
    Test number
    364441967387
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCenter exhaust bracket broken system still suported

  27. Fail42,249 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    380772546330
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass42,249 miles (+10,192)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    42,249 miles
    Test number
    573652446305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass32,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    32,057 miles
    Test number
    831214935389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DFY

Does LM52 DFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 DFY is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DFY?
The MOT on LM52 DFY is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 DFY done?
LM52 DFY was recorded at 142,315 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 5,418 miles a year.
Has LM52 DFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DFY has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 DFY 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 DFY find?
LM52 DFY passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 3 more.

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