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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 NBOMOT history

LM52 NBO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 78,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LM52 NBO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
78,687 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,734 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NBO
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
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NBO was last recorded at 78,687 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 6,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
71,871 miles · 10 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,816 miles
Average per year
2,734 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 78,687 miles
  • 2024 – 71,871 miles
  • 2023 – 70,409 miles
  • 2022 – 68,020 miles
  • 2021 – 63,359 miles
  • 2020 – 59,327 miles
  • 2019 – 57,615 miles
  • 2018 – 56,174 miles
  • 2017 – 54,606 miles
  • 2016 – 53,812 miles
  • 2015 – 51,880 miles
  • 2014 – 50,915 miles
  • 2013 – 49,327 miles
  • 2012 – 46,845 miles
  • 2011 – 44,327 miles
  • 2010 – 41,207 miles
  • 2009 – 38,214 miles
  • 2008 – 34,525 miles
  • 2007 – 29,423 miles
  • 2006 – 24,619 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,687 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass78,687 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    840990733388
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail78,687 miles (+6,816)1 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,687 miles
    Test number
    333725276448
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass71,871 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    866056440429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail71,871 miles (+36)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,871 miles
    Test number
    173234585077
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail71,835 miles (+1,426)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,835 miles
    Test number
    520966676331
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside corroding (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass70,409 miles (+2,389)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,409 miles
    Test number
    748773347488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,020 miles (+4,661)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    68,020 miles
    Test number
    916440853644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,359 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    63,359 miles
    Test number
    579663844570

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    59,327 miles
    Test number
    779600893425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail59,326 miles (+1,711)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,326 miles
    Test number
    443361205543
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass57,615 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    565754986867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail57,615 miles (+1,441)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,615 miles
    Test number
    632971467610
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass56,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    932162765382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail56,174 miles (+1,568)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,174 miles
    Test number
    694618947345
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass54,606 miles (+794)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    54,606 miles
    Test number
    129473772123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,812 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    53,812 miles
    Test number
    967118795470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,880 miles (+965)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,880 miles
    Test number
    846939525014
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass50,915 miles (+1,588)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,915 miles
    Test number
    726149744020
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  19. Pass49,327 miles (+2,482)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,327 miles
    Test number
    196175943072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,845 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,845 miles
    Test number
    766478842013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,327 miles (+3,120)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,327 miles
    Test number
    806601031034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,207 miles (+2,993)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,207 miles
    Test number
    764355430012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,214 miles (+3,689)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,214 miles
    Test number
    734576129051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,525 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,525 miles
    Test number
    440376848059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,423 miles (+4,804)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    29,423 miles
    Test number
    560490757083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass24,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    24,619 miles
    Test number
    354635356079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 NBO

Does LM52 NBO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NBO is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NBO?
The MOT on LM52 NBO is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 NBO done?
LM52 NBO was recorded at 78,687 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 2,734 miles a year.
Has LM52 NBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NBO has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 NBO 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 NBO find?
LM52 NBO passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust mounting defective centre; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 3 more.

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