Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc
LM52 HMEMOT history
LM52 HME is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 207,217 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 207,217 mi
- At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 9,320 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 HME
- 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
- 5 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 HME was last recorded at 207,217 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 1,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 206,074 miles · 12 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 1,143 miles
- Average per year
- 9,320 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 207,217 miles
- 2023 – 206,074 miles
- 2022 – 190,996 miles
- 2021 – 188,272 miles
- 2020 – 188,271 miles
- 2019 – 172,187 miles
- 2018 – 161,236 miles
- 2017 – 148,772 miles
- 2016 – 136,236 miles
- 2015 – 124,589 miles
- 2014 – 117,122 miles
- 2013 – 107,516 miles
- 2012 – 98,685 miles
- 2011 – 87,556 miles
- 2010 – 77,329 miles
- 2009 – 68,576 miles
- 2008 – 57,959 miles
- 2007 – 47,774 miles
- 2006 – 37,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass207,217 miles
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass207,217 miles (+1,143)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 207,217 miles
- Test number
- 422029142064
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass206,074 miles (+15,078)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 206,074 miles
- Test number
- 491543490209
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,996 miles (+4)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 190,996 miles
- Test number
- 518419688185
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension modified
Fail190,992 miles (+2,720)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,992 miles
- Test number
- 319748536750
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront and rear suspension modified
Pass188,272 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 188,272 miles
- Test number
- 933263299596
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass188,271 miles (+16,084)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 188,271 miles
- Test number
- 471490832653
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass172,187 miles (+10,951)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 172,187 miles
- Test number
- 774311991745
- MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass161,236 miles (+12,464)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 161,236 miles
- Test number
- 471685495490
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,772 miles (+12,536)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 148,772 miles
- Test number
- 140712033643
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,236 miles (+11,647)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 136,236 miles
- Test number
- 789781943804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,589 miles (+80)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 124,589 miles
- Test number
- 826094312038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,509 miles (+7,387)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,509 miles
- Test number
- 926687657844
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass117,122 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 117,122 miles
- Test number
- 956995164202
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Fail117,122 miles (+9,606)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,122 miles
- Test number
- 938105764281
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass107,516 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 107,516 miles
- Test number
- 866397373259
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail107,516 miles (+8,831)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,516 miles
- Test number
- 339096473457
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass98,685 miles (+11,129)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 98,685 miles
- Test number
- 578441072286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass87,556 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 87,556 miles
- Test number
- 528318571215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,556 miles (+10,227)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,556 miles
- Test number
- 579248771233
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass77,329 miles (+8,753)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 77,329 miles
- Test number
- 772234860236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,576 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 68,576 miles
- Test number
- 301571489220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,576 miles (+10,617)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,576 miles
- Test number
- 670041689250
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail57,959 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,959 miles
- Test number
- 354089468434
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass57,959 miles (+10,185)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 57,959 miles
- Test number
- 604599768251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,774 miles
- Test number
- 290766077219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,774 miles (+9,994)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,774 miles
- Test number
- 964136277232
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass37,780 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 37,780 miles
- Test number
- 501066986236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,780 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,780 miles
- Test number
- 623226886281
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about LM52 HME
- Does LM52 HME currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 HME expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 HME?
- The MOT on LM52 HME expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 HME done?
- LM52 HME was recorded at 207,217 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 9,320 miles a year.
- Has LM52 HME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 HME has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LM52 HME 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 HME find?
- LM52 HME passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.
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