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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 NCOMOT history

LM52 NCO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 178,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2025.

LM52 NCO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
178,673 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NCO
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
9 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NCO was last recorded at 178,673 miles on 20 Nov 2025, 2,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2007: 15,565 miles, lower than 18,234 miles on 15 Dec 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
176,349 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,324 miles
Average per year
8,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,673 miles
  • 2024 – 176,349 miles
  • 2023 – 171,165 miles
  • 2022 – 164,358 miles
  • 2021 – 152,533 miles
  • 2020 – 140,788 miles
  • 2019 – 130,620 miles
  • 2018 – 123,617 miles
  • 2017 – 103,613 miles
  • 2016 – 81,842 miles
  • 2015 – 69,515 miles
  • 2014 – 60,782 miles
  • 2013 – 56,492 miles
  • 2012 – 46,843 miles
  • 2011 – 40,063 miles
  • 2010 – 33,031 miles
  • 2009 – 27,991 miles
  • 2008 – 22,536 miles
  • 2007 – 15,565 miles
  • 2006 – 18,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,673 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust resting on Centre plate Exhaust mounting bracket broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi webbing broken slightly blown

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 15 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,673 miles (+2,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    178,673 miles
    Test number
    655601326837
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass176,349 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,349 miles
    Test number
    119203577773
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust resting on Centre plate Exhaust mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi webbing broken slightly blown (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail176,348 miles (+5,183)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,348 miles
    Test number
    253886085823
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable knotted (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Brake caliper lever pulled on brakepads scored overheating (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust resting on Centre plate Exhaust mounting bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust sleeve broken heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi webbing broken slightly blown (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake lever has limited reserve travel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass171,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    171,165 miles
    Test number
    816649168322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,164 miles (+6,806)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,164 miles
    Test number
    318017418254
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass164,358 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,358 miles
    Test number
    749315727306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail164,345 miles (+11,812)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,345 miles
    Test number
    264728724497
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass152,533 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    152,533 miles
    Test number
    949050792878
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail152,533 miles (+11,745)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,533 miles
    Test number
    422303704492
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass140,788 miles (+10,168)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,788 miles
    Test number
    317808702987
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre clamp deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass130,620 miles (+7,003)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,620 miles
    Test number
    938208388339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass123,617 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,617 miles
    Test number
    325043308314
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail123,616 miles (+20,003)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,616 miles
    Test number
    885932407503
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass103,613 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    761390172107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisorySill slightly damaged near nsf jacking oint

  15. Fail103,613 miles (+21,771)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,613 miles
    Test number
    660600043247
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisorySill slightly damaged near nsf jacking oint

  16. Pass81,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    905661453096
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replaced (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdditional hi level stop lamp not working

  17. Fail81,842 miles (+12,327)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,842 miles
    Test number
    643514095526
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit advise replaced (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded s (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryAdditional hi level stop lamp not working

  18. Fail69,515 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    845009495044
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre low on edges and perished
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre inner sidewall
    • NoteTop stop lamp not working

  19. Pass69,515 miles (+8,733)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    69,515 miles
    Test number
    949049995000
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre low on edges and perished
    • NoteNail in O/S/R tyre inner sidewall
    • NoteTop stop lamp not working

  20. Pass60,782 miles (+4,290)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    60,782 miles
    Test number
    885415384084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust sleeve corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteTop stop lamp not working

  21. Pass56,492 miles (+9,649)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    56,492 miles
    Test number
    665783193095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,843 miles (+6,780)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,843 miles
    Test number
    329026182069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded

  23. Fail40,063 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    105783181071
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

  24. Pass40,063 miles (+7,032)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,063 miles
    Test number
    555643681070
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs slightly pitted
    • NoteN/s/f wheel bearing has slight play

  25. Pass33,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    33,031 miles
    Test number
    140907490460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail33,031 miles (+5,040)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,031 miles
    Test number
    932337890088
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass27,991 miles (+5,455)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,991 miles
    Test number
    412752399048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,536 miles (+6,971)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    22,536 miles
    Test number
    161298008155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass15,565 miles (-2,669)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,565 miles
    Test number
    654364017198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    18,234 miles
    Test number
    403749646331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail18,234 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,234 miles
    Test number
    732389946319
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
    • NoteN/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush [STARTING TO SPLIT ]

Questions about LM52 NCO

Does LM52 NCO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NCO is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NCO?
The MOT on LM52 NCO is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 NCO done?
LM52 NCO was recorded at 178,673 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2025, an average of 8,474 miles a year.
Has LM52 NCO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NCO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 NCO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 NCO find?
LM52 NCO passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 1 more.

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