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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 KAKMOT history

LM52 KAK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 244,423 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2023.

LM52 KAK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2024
Mileage
244,423 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
12,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 KAK
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
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 KAK was last recorded at 244,423 miles on 21 Jan 2023, 7,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
237,330 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
7,093 miles
Average per year
12,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 244,423 miles
  • 2022 – 237,330 miles
  • 2021 – 230,155 miles
  • 2019 – 212,915 miles
  • 2018 – 198,830 miles
  • 2017 – 170,196 miles
  • 2016 – 152,829 miles
  • 2015 – 136,447 miles
  • 2014 – 120,165 miles
  • 2013 – 103,714 miles
  • 2012 – 90,935 miles
  • 2011 – 82,426 miles
  • 2010 – 74,830 miles
  • 2009 – 66,748 miles
  • 2008 – 55,894 miles
  • 2007 – 46,423 miles
  • 2006 – 35,257 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass244,423 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass244,423 miles (+7,093)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    244,423 miles
    Test number
    319723724677
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass237,330 miles (+7,175)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    237,330 miles
    Test number
    508064919415
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass230,155 miles (+246)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    230,155 miles
    Test number
    634427531283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail229,909 miles (+16,994)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,909 miles
    Test number
    753082026795
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass212,915 miles (+14,085)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    212,915 miles
    Test number
    786326388038
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass198,830 miles (+13,216)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    198,830 miles
    Test number
    946909365205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,614 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    185,614 miles
    Test number
    513892015163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail185,397 miles (+15,201)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,397 miles
    Test number
    474699758832
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass170,196 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    170,196 miles
    Test number
    823325865291
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support is broken
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe support is broken
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is worn very low on the outer edge

  10. Fail170,195 miles (+17,366)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,195 miles
    Test number
    332218464302
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust support is broken
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust down pipe support is broken
    • AdvisoryFront under shield is damaged and tied on
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is worn very low on the outer edge

  11. Pass152,829 miles (+16,382)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    152,829 miles
    Test number
    134161146296
    • AdvisoryFront windscreen is stone chipped on the outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge and wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is bald on the outer edge and wearing low
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass136,447 miles (+16,282)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    136,447 miles
    Test number
    297816725074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is on the 2mm wear bars
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass120,165 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    215513424043
    • NoteFront number plate is marked over the number 5
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail120,165 miles (+16,451)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,165 miles
    Test number
    588103524099
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate is marked over the number 5
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail103,714 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,714 miles
    Test number
    858993333034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear silencer mounting has corroded off system is still adequately supported mounting could be rpaired

  16. Pass103,714 miles (+12,779)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,714 miles
    Test number
    966063433040
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear silencer mounting has corroded off system is still adequately supported mounting could be rpaired

  17. Pass90,935 miles (+8,509)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,935 miles
    Test number
    358030132098
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting deteriorated

  18. Pass82,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,426 miles
    Test number
    629092811093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,425 miles (+7,595)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,425 miles
    Test number
    965972011077
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside front cv joint /driveshaft

  20. Pass74,830 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,830 miles
    Test number
    333923610068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,748 miles (+10,854)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,748 miles
    Test number
    401408329030
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front brake is binding slightly Further investigation is advised

  22. Pass55,894 miles (+9,471)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,894 miles
    Test number
    402621528037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,423 miles (+11,166)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    46,423 miles
    Test number
    981536337076
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass35,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    35,257 miles
    Test number
    160003446473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 KAK

Does LM52 KAK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 KAK expired on 21 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 KAK?
The MOT on LM52 KAK expired on 21 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 KAK done?
LM52 KAK was recorded at 244,423 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2023, an average of 12,348 miles a year.
Has LM52 KAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 KAK has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 KAK 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 KAK find?
LM52 KAK passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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