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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM52 JZXMOT history

LM52 JZX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 238,573 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2024.

LM52 JZX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Dec 2025
Mileage
238,573 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2024
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 JZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 JZX was last recorded at 238,573 miles on 7 Dec 2024, 20,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
218,566 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
20,007 miles
Average per year
9,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 238,573 miles
  • 2023 – 218,566 miles
  • 2022 – 198,263 miles
  • 2021 – 189,160 miles
  • 2020 – 180,032 miles
  • 2019 – 171,795 miles
  • 2018 – 161,068 miles
  • 2017 – 150,151 miles
  • 2016 – 142,516 miles
  • 2015 – 137,154 miles
  • 2014 – 135,314 miles
  • 2013 – 128,104 miles
  • 2012 – 124,882 miles
  • 2011 – 118,099 miles
  • 2010 – 107,598 miles
  • 2008 – 96,997 miles
  • 2007 – 86,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,573 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 4 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,573 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    238,573 miles
    Test number
    524797996545
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail238,573 miles (+20,007)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,573 miles
    Test number
    584471159590
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass218,566 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    218,566 miles
    Test number
    373321876592
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail218,566 miles (+20,303)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,566 miles
    Test number
    669038340197
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass198,263 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    198,263 miles
    Test number
    573940714800
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail198,263 miles (+9,103)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,263 miles
    Test number
    346220471702
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass189,160 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    189,160 miles
    Test number
    182368374408
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail189,160 miles (+9,128)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,160 miles
    Test number
    735009259897
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass180,032 miles (+8,237)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    180,032 miles
    Test number
    706743642177
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush strut top bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass171,795 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    171,795 miles
    Test number
    388814277963
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail171,795 miles (+10,727)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,795 miles
    Test number
    323447709504
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryFuel cap seal deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass161,068 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    161,068 miles
    Test number
    637708098240
    • AdvisoryRadiator/fan insucre

  13. Fail161,065 miles (+10,914)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,065 miles
    Test number
    551131455602
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRadiator/fan insucre

  14. Pass150,151 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    150,151 miles
    Test number
    382024969085
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail150,151 miles (+7,635)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,151 miles
    Test number
    284338825784
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass142,516 miles (+5,362)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    142,516 miles
    Test number
    744988802390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass137,154 miles (+1,840)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    137,154 miles
    Test number
    791956026489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass135,314 miles (+4,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,314 miles
    Test number
    509216284274
    • NoteRear tyres worn uneven

  19. Pass130,993 miles (+2,889)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    130,993 miles
    Test number
    517063814096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass128,104 miles (+3,222)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    128,104 miles
    Test number
    455981133089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass124,882 miles (+6,783)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,882 miles
    Test number
    757860912045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,099 miles (+10,501)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    118,099 miles
    Test number
    765390321095
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass107,598 miles (+346)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    107,598 miles
    Test number
    114842420053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail107,252 miles (+10,255)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,252 miles
    Test number
    512429200010
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEML ON

  25. Pass96,997 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    96,997 miles
    Test number
    484025068375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail96,865 miles (+10,594)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,865 miles
    Test number
    661228358362
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail86,271 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    420251957494
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  28. Pass86,271 miles (+9,741)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    86,271 miles
    Test number
    452151557490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass76,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    76,530 miles
    Test number
    721045207075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail76,530 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,530 miles
    Test number
    693014907025
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

Questions about LM52 JZX

Does LM52 JZX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 JZX expired on 22 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 JZX?
The MOT on LM52 JZX expired on 22 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 JZX done?
LM52 JZX was recorded at 238,573 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2024, an average of 9,040 miles a year.
Has LM52 JZX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 JZX has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 JZX 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 JZX find?
LM52 JZX passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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