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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 KBVMOT history

LM52 KBV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 181,665 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2025.

LM52 KBV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Jun 2026
Mileage
181,665 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 KBV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
7 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 KBV was last recorded at 181,665 miles on 21 Jun 2025, 2,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
178,681 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,984 miles
Average per year
6,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,665 miles
  • 2024 – 178,681 miles
  • 2023 – 177,335 miles
  • 2022 – 175,153 miles
  • 2021 – 171,841 miles
  • 2019 – 165,127 miles
  • 2018 – 160,174 miles
  • 2017 – 153,313 miles
  • 2016 – 141,125 miles
  • 2015 – 129,831 miles
  • 2014 – 120,436 miles
  • 2013 – 114,148 miles
  • 2012 – 110,028 miles
  • 2011 – 100,707 miles
  • 2009 – 77,678 miles
  • 2007 – 65,863 miles
  • 2006 – 56,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,665 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass181,665 miles (+2,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    181,665 miles
    Test number
    575818242987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass178,681 miles (+1,346)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    178,681 miles
    Test number
    840794579298
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass177,335 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    177,335 miles
    Test number
    604558806068
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail177,335 miles (+2,182)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,335 miles
    Test number
    254019932016
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass175,153 miles (+3,312)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    175,153 miles
    Test number
    811860539250
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass171,841 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    171,841 miles
    Test number
    627740688871
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail171,841 miles (+6,714)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,841 miles
    Test number
    650936954726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass165,127 miles (+4,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    165,127 miles
    Test number
    543123262017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass160,174 miles (+6,861)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    160,174 miles
    Test number
    257435128566
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  10. Pass153,313 miles (+12,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    153,313 miles
    Test number
    866025732827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  11. Pass141,125 miles (+11,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    141,125 miles
    Test number
    816335478250
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Pass129,831 miles (+9,395)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,831 miles
    Test number
    757473665024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass120,436 miles (+6,288)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,436 miles
    Test number
    246689864021
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer slightly corroded
  14. Pass114,148 miles (+4,120)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,148 miles
    Test number
    188914563445
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer slightly corroded
  15. Pass110,028 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    110,028 miles
    Test number
    619262762010
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
  16. Fail110,028 miles (+9,321)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,028 miles
    Test number
    296682362048
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer slightly deteriorated
  17. Pass100,707 miles (+23,029)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    100,707 miles
    Test number
    336804401102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake disc's slightly worn/pitted
    • NoteRear brake disc's worn/corroded
  18. Pass77,678 miles (+11,815)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    77,678 miles
    Test number
    691237499059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  19. Pass65,863 miles (+9,107)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,863 miles
    Test number
    580735297026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass56,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,756 miles
    Test number
    154004426466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 KBV

Does LM52 KBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 KBV expired on 21 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 KBV?
The MOT on LM52 KBV expired on 21 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 KBV done?
LM52 KBV was recorded at 181,665 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2025, an average of 6,437 miles a year.
Has LM52 KBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 KBV has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 KBV 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 KBV find?
LM52 KBV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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