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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 NAUMOT history

LM52 NAU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 100,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

LM52 NAU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
100,471 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,153 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NAU was last recorded at 100,471 miles on 7 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,469 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,153 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 100,471 miles
  • 2024 – 86,092 miles
  • 2023 – 83,999 miles
  • 2022 – 63,713 miles
  • 2021 – 63,109 miles
  • 2020 – 62,186 miles
  • 2019 – 59,818 miles
  • 2018 – 59,443 miles
  • 2016 – 58,945 miles
  • 2015 – 52,028 miles
  • 2014 – 48,383 miles
  • 2012 – 43,386 miles
  • 2011 – 41,365 miles
  • 2010 – 38,291 miles
  • 2009 – 35,901 miles
  • 2008 – 30,369 miles
  • 2007 – 24,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,471 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,471 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    100,471 miles
    Test number
    941986212743
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail100,469 miles (+14,377)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,469 miles
    Test number
    140712397772
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass86,092 miles (+2,093)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    236036406280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass83,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,999 miles
    Test number
    481735880929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail83,999 miles (+20,286)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,999 miles
    Test number
    557406298525
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass63,713 miles (+604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    63,713 miles
    Test number
    755476656700
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass63,109 miles (+923)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    63,109 miles
    Test number
    252932012541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damaged
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all metal brake pipes

  8. Pass62,186 miles (+2,368)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    62,186 miles
    Test number
    302353875406
    • AdvisoryFront grille insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner edge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking

  9. Pass59,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    970966122835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,818 miles (+375)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,818 miles
    Test number
    314112458209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass59,443 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    59,443 miles
    Test number
    452382318817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    223519897774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,945 miles (+1,484)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,945 miles
    Test number
    171568591492
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass57,461 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,461 miles
    Test number
    186466451353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    367650225040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail52,028 miles (+3,645)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,028 miles
    Test number
    987540825053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail48,383 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,383 miles
    Test number
    295723824097
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass48,383 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    48,383 miles
    Test number
    507953524082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,386 miles (+2,021)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    947366542352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,365 miles
    Test number
    337968541347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,365 miles (+3,074)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,365 miles
    Test number
    837998441328
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass38,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    903068840314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail38,291 miles (+2,390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,291 miles
    Test number
    984747840395
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass35,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    703178259307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail35,901 miles (+2,333)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,901 miles
    Test number
    924487759306
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass33,568 miles (+3,199)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,568 miles
    Test number
    261828009031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,369 miles
    Test number
    701064908090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail30,369 miles (+6,080)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,369 miles
    Test number
    461564108083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass24,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,289 miles
    Test number
    232862307096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 NAU

Does LM52 NAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 NAU expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NAU?
The MOT on LM52 NAU expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 NAU done?
LM52 NAU was recorded at 100,471 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 4,153 miles a year.
Has LM52 NAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NAU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 NAU 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 NAU find?
LM52 NAU passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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