
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass129,831 miles (+9,395)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 129,831 miles
- Test number
- 757473665024
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Pass65,863 miles (+9,107)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 65,863 miles
- Test number
- 580735297026
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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