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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 NDEMOT history

LM52 NDE is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,313 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2025.

LM52 NDE green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
130,313 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NDE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
14 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NDE was last recorded at 130,313 miles on 3 Mar 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,311 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,313 miles
  • 2024 – 129,163 miles
  • 2023 – 126,932 miles
  • 2022 – 124,056 miles
  • 2021 – 122,308 miles
  • 2020 – 121,860 miles
  • 2019 – 119,975 miles
  • 2018 – 117,334 miles
  • 2017 – 111,804 miles
  • 2016 – 106,493 miles
  • 2015 – 101,278 miles
  • 2014 – 96,349 miles
  • 2013 – 91,413 miles
  • 2012 – 87,028 miles
  • 2011 – 85,616 miles
  • 2010 – 83,362 miles
  • 2008 – 80,684 miles
  • 2007 – 74,272 miles
  • 2006 – 59,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,313 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,313 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    130,313 miles
    Test number
    842400241504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail130,311 miles (+1,148)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,311 miles
    Test number
    183666377498
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Large bush in lower arm badly perished and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning Loud metalic knock from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass129,163 miles (+2,231)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    129,163 miles
    Test number
    205632230708
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClicking noise coming from steering rack when turning. Unable to locate source
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Large rear bush in lower arm perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass126,932 miles (+2,876)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    126,932 miles
    Test number
    327966762554
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass124,056 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    124,056 miles
    Test number
    331803213842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass122,308 miles (+448)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,308 miles
    Test number
    489340423092
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass121,860 miles (+1,885)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,860 miles
    Test number
    136705421322
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass119,975 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,975 miles
    Test number
    316609995550
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail119,972 miles (+2,638)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,972 miles
    Test number
    947190338778
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass117,334 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    117,334 miles
    Test number
    247527403789
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail117,331 miles (+5,527)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,331 miles
    Test number
    466204875161
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both front...NOTE -3 DEG (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    336465777956
    • AdvisoryPossible exhaust blow near front? but under trays fitted.

  13. Fail111,804 miles (+5,311)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,804 miles
    Test number
    292769235629
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPossible exhaust blow near front? but under trays fitted.

  14. Pass106,493 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    106,493 miles
    Test number
    765597160628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail106,493 miles (+5,215)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,493 miles
    Test number
    179669261540
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass101,278 miles (+4,929)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,278 miles
    Test number
    447926725002
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass96,349 miles (+4,936)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,349 miles
    Test number
    988063214036
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on shoulders

  18. Pass91,413 miles (+4,385)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    91,413 miles
    Test number
    969731923098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,028 miles (+1,412)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    798070332036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,616 miles (+42)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    978287411012
    • NoteThe center exhaust mont is brockon

  21. Fail85,574 miles (+2,212)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    226713211012
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteThe center exhaust mont is brockon

  22. Pass83,362 miles (+2,678)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,362 miles
    Test number
    762865300025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass80,684 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    80,684 miles
    Test number
    452295468474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,646 miles (+3,374)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,646 miles
    Test number
    754355008023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,272 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    434355607014
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass74,272 miles (+14,652)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    74,272 miles
    Test number
    784225807089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    59,620 miles
    Test number
    280509206057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 NDE

Does LM52 NDE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 NDE expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NDE?
The MOT on LM52 NDE expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 NDE done?
LM52 NDE was recorded at 130,313 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2025, an average of 3,692 miles a year.
Has LM52 NDE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NDE has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 NDE 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 NDE find?
LM52 NDE passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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