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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LM52 FCZMOT history

LM52 FCZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 232,901 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LM52 FCZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
232,901 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 FCZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 FCZ was last recorded at 232,901 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 7,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,118 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,783 miles
Average per year
8,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,901 miles
  • 2024 – 225,118 miles
  • 2023 – 219,993 miles
  • 2022 – 213,899 miles
  • 2020 – 206,865 miles
  • 2019 – 198,774 miles
  • 2018 – 189,529 miles
  • 2017 – 172,151 miles
  • 2016 – 164,500 miles
  • 2015 – 146,602 miles
  • 2014 – 128,325 miles
  • 2013 – 121,273 miles
  • 2012 – 108,040 miles
  • 2011 – 95,970 miles
  • 2010 – 89,949 miles
  • 2009 – 83,795 miles
  • 2008 – 79,327 miles
  • 2007 – 73,393 miles
  • 2006 – 70,278 miles
  • 2005 – 65,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,901 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,901 miles (+7,783)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    232,901 miles
    Test number
    259744583355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass225,118 miles (+5,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    225,118 miles
    Test number
    270035540945
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,993 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    219,993 miles
    Test number
    735596629196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail219,963 miles (+6,064)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,963 miles
    Test number
    245969659755
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass213,899 miles (+7,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    213,899 miles
    Test number
    851760347841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass206,865 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,865 miles
    Test number
    608560927391
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail206,822 miles (+8,048)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,822 miles
    Test number
    315137684624
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass198,774 miles (+9,245)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    198,774 miles
    Test number
    932351754906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass189,529 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    189,529 miles
    Test number
    393448485974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail189,529 miles (+17,378)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,529 miles
    Test number
    676626596979
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass172,151 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    172,151 miles
    Test number
    285188622624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail172,133 miles (+7,633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,133 miles
    Test number
    520960640631
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  13. Pass164,500 miles (+17,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    164,500 miles
    Test number
    219263436998
    • 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)

  14. Pass146,602 miles (+18,277)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,602 miles
    Test number
    675422355131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,325 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,325 miles
    Test number
    628610724084
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail128,325 miles (+7,052)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,325 miles
    Test number
    859910224013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass121,273 miles (+13,233)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    121,273 miles
    Test number
    687502943011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,040 miles (+12,070)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    108,040 miles
    Test number
    476099142183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre signs of side wall wear

  19. Pass95,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    95,970 miles
    Test number
    307527061157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail95,970 miles (+653)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,970 miles
    Test number
    769477061182
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass95,317 miles (+5,368)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,317 miles
    Test number
    196318401137
    • NoteRear brake-discs worn

  22. Pass89,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    89,949 miles
    Test number
    710301390086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,949 miles (+6,154)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,949 miles
    Test number
    362321490091
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  24. Pass83,795 miles (+4,468)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    83,795 miles
    Test number
    112489299061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight noise from O/S/R wheel bearing

  25. Pass79,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    113942518116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,327 miles (+5,934)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,327 miles
    Test number
    433372318145
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass73,393 miles (+3,115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    73,393 miles
    Test number
    823340417116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  28. Pass70,278 miles (+5,262)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    70,278 miles
    Test number
    241558416196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass65,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    65,016 miles
    Test number
    794028745398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 FCZ

Does LM52 FCZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 FCZ is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 FCZ?
The MOT on LM52 FCZ is valid until 20 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 FCZ done?
LM52 FCZ was recorded at 232,901 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 8,391 miles a year.
Has LM52 FCZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 FCZ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 FCZ 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 FCZ find?
LM52 FCZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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