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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LM52 DVXMOT history

LM52 DVX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 126,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LM52 DVX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
126,008 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 DVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
12 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 DVX was last recorded at 126,008 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 27,750 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
98,258 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
27,750 miles
Average per year
5,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 126,008 miles
  • 2024 – 98,258 miles
  • 2023 – 95,709 miles
  • 2022 – 91,998 miles
  • 2021 – 87,430 miles
  • 2020 – 82,030 miles
  • 2019 – 79,751 miles
  • 2018 – 76,232 miles
  • 2017 – 72,553 miles
  • 2016 – 71,612 miles
  • 2015 – 69,326 miles
  • 2014 – 66,828 miles
  • 2013 – 64,749 miles
  • 2012 – 60,865 miles
  • 2011 – 55,421 miles
  • 2010 – 45,966 miles
  • 2009 – 36,631 miles
  • 2008 – 27,601 miles
  • 2007 – 19,465 miles
  • 2006 – 15,750 miles
  • 2005 – 9,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,008 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,008 miles (+27,750)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    126,008 miles
    Test number
    827775550286
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass98,258 miles (+2,549)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    98,258 miles
    Test number
    484298317000
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer casing corroded

  3. Pass95,709 miles (+3,711)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    95,709 miles
    Test number
    674172854132
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass91,998 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    174997115448
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  5. Fail91,998 miles (+4,568)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,998 miles
    Test number
    788873010147
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted not allowing full inspection

  6. Pass87,430 miles (+5,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    87,430 miles
    Test number
    483014370189
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass82,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    783906878761
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail82,030 miles (+2,279)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,030 miles
    Test number
    420698167793
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,751 miles (+3,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    79,751 miles
    Test number
    911381323146
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass76,232 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    881763864702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail76,232 miles (+3,679)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,232 miles
    Test number
    496575311548
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass72,553 miles (+941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    72,553 miles
    Test number
    735197262073
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass71,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,612 miles
    Test number
    552328858961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail71,612 miles (+2,286)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,612 miles
    Test number
    578780426810
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass69,326 miles (+2,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,326 miles
    Test number
    234679849709
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass66,828 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,828 miles
    Test number
    587491834315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,827 miles (+2,078)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,827 miles
    Test number
    168889824367
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass64,749 miles (+3,884)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,749 miles
    Test number
    175731053369
    • NoteBoth rear brakes are slightly binding

  19. Pass60,865 miles (+5,444)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    60,865 miles
    Test number
    697505242350
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes are slightly bindind
    • NoteVarious oil leaks

  20. Pass55,421 miles (+9,455)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    55,421 miles
    Test number
    565143341350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,966 miles (+9,335)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,966 miles
    Test number
    704977040394
    • NoteBoth headlight aims on lower limit
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteMinor play in both rear axle bushes

  22. Fail36,631 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,631 miles
    Test number
    350729939373
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass36,631 miles (+9,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    36,631 miles
    Test number
    834859839317
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass27,601 miles (+8,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    27,601 miles
    Test number
    574317248351
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass19,465 miles (+3,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    19,465 miles
    Test number
    182344947332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass15,750 miles (+6,275)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    15,750 miles
    Test number
    912903946319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass9,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    9,475 miles
    Test number
    413585325482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 DVX

Does LM52 DVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 DVX is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 DVX?
The MOT on LM52 DVX is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 DVX done?
LM52 DVX was recorded at 126,008 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 5,816 miles a year.
Has LM52 DVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 DVX has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM52 DVX 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 DVX find?
LM52 DVX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear inner tyre slightly damaged.

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