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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 MTXMOT history

LM52 MTX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 83,915 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2021.

LM52 MTX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2022
Mileage
83,915 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 MTX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 MTX was last recorded at 83,915 miles on 30 Nov 2021, 11,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,507 miles · 14 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
11,408 miles
Average per year
4,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 83,915 miles
  • 2020 – 72,507 miles
  • 2019 – 64,431 miles
  • 2018 – 55,872 miles
  • 2017 – 40,253 miles
  • 2016 – 36,645 miles
  • 2015 – 33,489 miles
  • 2014 – 31,362 miles
  • 2013 – 28,817 miles
  • 2012 – 26,806 miles
  • 2011 – 24,427 miles
  • 2010 – 21,749 miles
  • 2009 – 18,900 miles
  • 2008 – 16,064 miles
  • 2007 – 12,812 miles
  • 2006 – 10,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,915 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

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.

  • Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,915 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    767178890874
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

  2. Fail83,915 miles (+11,408)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,915 miles
    Test number
    489817264450
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components

  3. Pass72,507 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    890490697257
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Fail72,507 miles (+8,076)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,507 miles
    Test number
    922840039506
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  5. Pass64,431 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    64,431 miles
    Test number
    493447576182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail64,421 miles (+8,549)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,421 miles
    Test number
    947833439136
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass55,872 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    889341754717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail55,872 miles (+15,619)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,872 miles
    Test number
    736927740351
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass40,253 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    40,253 miles
    Test number
    147230172113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,249 miles (+29)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,249 miles
    Test number
    424039456012
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  11. Fail40,220 miles (+3,575)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,220 miles
    Test number
    480828321716
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

  12. Pass36,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    541922338072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,645 miles (+3,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,645 miles
    Test number
    891733836084
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass33,489 miles (+2,127)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    33,489 miles
    Test number
    668408016722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail31,362 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,362 miles
    Test number
    175207934327
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass31,362 miles (+2,545)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,362 miles
    Test number
    885247534378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,817 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,817 miles
    Test number
    468484933364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,806 miles (+2,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,806 miles
    Test number
    237928532362
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  19. Pass24,427 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    24,427 miles
    Test number
    776622621377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass21,749 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    21,749 miles
    Test number
    462649240382
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs wearing
    • NoteRear discs wearing

  21. Fail21,749 miles (+2,849)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,749 miles
    Test number
    724829240307
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs wearing
    • NoteRear discs wearing

  22. Pass18,900 miles (+2,836)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    18,900 miles
    Test number
    382342649377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,064 miles (+3,252)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,064 miles
    Test number
    831973958300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass12,812 miles (+2,648)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    12,812 miles
    Test number
    130225347399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass10,164 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    10,164 miles
    Test number
    933498816320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 MTX

Does LM52 MTX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 MTX expired on 21 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 MTX?
The MOT on LM52 MTX expired on 21 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 MTX done?
LM52 MTX was recorded at 83,915 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2021, an average of 4,902 miles a year.
Has LM52 MTX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 MTX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 MTX 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 MTX find?
LM52 MTX passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2021 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords; engine covers and under body covers fitted not allowing to check some components.

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