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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM52 NDKMOT history

LM52 NDK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LM52 NDK silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
155,393 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,127 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 NDK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 NDK was last recorded at 155,393 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 4,228 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,165 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,228 miles
Average per year
4,127 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 155,393 miles
  • 2025 – 151,165 miles
  • 2024 – 148,466 miles
  • 2023 – 142,595 miles
  • 2022 – 135,381 miles
  • 2021 – 132,549 miles
  • 2019 – 128,253 miles
  • 2018 – 123,963 miles
  • 2017 – 120,231 miles
  • 2016 – 115,982 miles
  • 2015 – 113,648 miles
  • 2013 – 111,606 miles
  • 2012 – 107,019 miles
  • 2011 – 101,009 miles
  • 2010 – 92,675 miles
  • 2009 – 85,189 miles
  • 2008 – 77,825 miles
  • 2007 – 77,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,393 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,393 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    155,393 miles
    Test number
    733792772021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass151,165 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,165 miles
    Test number
    699855170899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass148,466 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,466 miles
    Test number
    174741456544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass142,595 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,595 miles
    Test number
    400762245125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail142,592 miles (+7,211)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,592 miles
    Test number
    753711351975
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass135,381 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    135,381 miles
    Test number
    634990707830
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Fail135,372 miles (+2,823)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,372 miles
    Test number
    482785528034
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @lamda (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  8. Pass132,549 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,549 miles
    Test number
    834475682131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail132,548 miles (+41)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,548 miles
    Test number
    958265792649
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  10. Fail132,507 miles (+4,254)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,507 miles
    Test number
    298640493157
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the light source which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass128,253 miles (+4,290)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,253 miles
    Test number
    177510854727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner rod end has play
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass123,963 miles (+3,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    123,963 miles
    Test number
    332449948163
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
  13. Pass120,231 miles (+4,249)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    120,231 miles
    Test number
    864750137326
    • AdvisoryDrivers door interior handle faulty but works
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
  14. Pass115,982 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    115,982 miles
    Test number
    634399837778
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIl leak
  15. Fail115,982 miles (+2,334)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,982 miles
    Test number
    277967250595
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOIl leak
  16. Pass113,648 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,648 miles
    Test number
    859567705059
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  17. Fail113,648 miles (+2,042)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,648 miles
    Test number
    127987005041
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass111,606 miles (+107)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,606 miles
    Test number
    565384133323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,499 miles (+4,480)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,499 miles
    Test number
    637287823312
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  20. Pass107,019 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    107,019 miles
    Test number
    916147322395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,935 miles (+5,926)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,935 miles
    Test number
    489372022346
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass101,009 miles (+8,334)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    101,009 miles
    Test number
    507180151310
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs well worn/corroded
  23. Pass92,675 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    92,675 miles
    Test number
    592357630309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,472 miles (+7,283)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,472 miles
    Test number
    972990330323
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • 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)
  25. Pass85,189 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    85,189 miles
    Test number
    361356219367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,189 miles (+7,364)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,189 miles
    Test number
    432676519416
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
  27. Pass77,825 miles (+672)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    77,825 miles
    Test number
    352535418378
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)
  28. Pass77,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,153 miles
    Test number
    542521417371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 NDK

Does LM52 NDK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 NDK is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 NDK?
The MOT on LM52 NDK is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 NDK done?
LM52 NDK was recorded at 155,393 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 4,127 miles a year.
Has LM52 NDK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 NDK has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 NDK 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 NDK find?
LM52 NDK passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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