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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LM52 NBKMOT history

LM52 NBK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 183,095 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

LM52 NBK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
183,095 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NBK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NBK was last recorded at 183,095 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,095 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,095 miles
  • 2025 – 174,980 miles
  • 2024 – 168,530 miles
  • 2023 – 163,826 miles
  • 2022 – 161,355 miles
  • 2021 – 151,612 miles
  • 2020 – 137,515 miles
  • 2019 – 119,184 miles
  • 2018 – 92,639 miles
  • 2017 – 77,825 miles
  • 2016 – 74,503 miles
  • 2015 – 71,040 miles
  • 2014 – 67,701 miles
  • 2013 – 62,677 miles
  • 2012 – 58,565 miles
  • 2011 – 54,092 miles
  • 2010 – 46,651 miles
  • 2009 – 39,927 miles
  • 2008 – 34,558 miles
  • 2007 – 27,989 miles
  • 2006 – 20,049 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,095 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Engine oil level is too high

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,095 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    183,095 miles
    Test number
    198061877481
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail183,095 miles (+8,115)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,095 miles
    Test number
    980611163681
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,980 miles (+6,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    174,980 miles
    Test number
    711148899242
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass168,530 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    168,530 miles
    Test number
    470088871508
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail168,530 miles (+4,704)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,530 miles
    Test number
    209227083124
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass163,826 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    163,826 miles
    Test number
    434253953396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level is too high
    • AdvisoryHandbrake level release button cover is missing

  7. Fail163,821 miles (+2,466)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,821 miles
    Test number
    292680058611
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level is too high
    • AdvisoryHandbrake level release button cover is missing

  8. Pass161,355 miles (+9,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,355 miles
    Test number
    510524105520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,612 miles (+14,097)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,612 miles
    Test number
    362793192505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    137,515 miles
    Test number
    938752835767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail137,515 miles (+18,331)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,515 miles
    Test number
    669911290865
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,184 miles (+26,545)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    119,184 miles
    Test number
    225211313091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,639 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    732955900754
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Fail92,639 miles (+14,814)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,639 miles
    Test number
    176245360723
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass77,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    346829187882
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn

  16. Fail77,825 miles (+3,322)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    502658347679
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs worn

  17. Pass74,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    74,503 miles
    Test number
    574568106532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,503 miles (+3,463)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,503 miles
    Test number
    770388141528
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass71,040 miles (+3,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,040 miles
    Test number
    747348235269
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  20. Pass67,701 miles (+5,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    67,701 miles
    Test number
    667236644237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass62,677 miles (+4,112)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,677 miles
    Test number
    387092753260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,565 miles (+4,473)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    58,565 miles
    Test number
    575221662282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,092 miles (+7,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    54,092 miles
    Test number
    127126451223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail46,651 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,651 miles
    Test number
    311025970165
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass46,651 miles (+6,724)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    46,651 miles
    Test number
    402885470114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,927 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    39,927 miles
    Test number
    902611389199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,558 miles (+6,569)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    34,558 miles
    Test number
    320676958125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass27,989 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    27,989 miles
    Test number
    933761987162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    20,049 miles
    Test number
    122927636121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 NBK

Does LM52 NBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NBK is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NBK?
The MOT on LM52 NBK is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 NBK done?
LM52 NBK was recorded at 183,095 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 8,017 miles a year.
Has LM52 NBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NBK has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 NBK 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 NBK find?
LM52 NBK passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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