
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
LM52 NHZMOT history
LM52 NHZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 117,749 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 117,749 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,618 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 NHZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 13 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 NHZ was last recorded at 117,749 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 117,749 miles · 21 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,618 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 117,749 miles
- 2024 – 106,291 miles
- 2023 – 99,748 miles
- 2022 – 92,114 miles
- 2021 – 89,296 miles
- 2020 – 87,201 miles
- 2019 – 84,455 miles
- 2018 – 81,271 miles
- 2017 – 77,952 miles
- 2016 – 73,570 miles
- 2015 – 69,529 miles
- 2014 – 65,315 miles
- 2013 – 59,368 miles
- 2012 – 54,376 miles
- 2011 – 49,304 miles
- 2010 – 45,010 miles
- 2009 – 40,030 miles
- 2008 – 35,670 miles
- 2007 – 31,874 miles
- 2006 – 27,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (195/65/15)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished & on 3mm (195/65/15)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
33 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,749 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 117,749 miles
- Test number
- 748768325178
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail117,749 miles (+11,458)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,749 miles
- Test number
- 204021116775
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass106,291 miles (+11)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 106,291 miles
- Test number
- 858702588360
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished & on 3mm (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail106,280 miles (+6,532)5 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,280 miles
- Test number
- 421089732154
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre perished & on 3mm (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished & on 3mm (195/65/15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass99,748 miles (+9)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 99,748 miles
- Test number
- 674815099085
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has long travel
Fail99,739 miles (+7,625)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,739 miles
- Test number
- 883986369901
- DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal has long travel
Pass92,114 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 92,114 miles
- Test number
- 464493258180
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
FailMileage not read2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 445812003472
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass89,296 miles (+2,095)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 89,296 miles
- Test number
- 838322741927
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass87,201 miles (+2,746)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 87,201 miles
- Test number
- 981896417669
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,455 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 84,455 miles
- Test number
- 361287608025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,439 miles (+3,168)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,439 miles
- Test number
- 293869155503
- MajorNearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass81,271 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 81,271 miles
- Test number
- 407036942292
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail81,270 miles (+3,318)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,270 miles
- Test number
- 870965016381
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit almost on the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass77,952 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 77,952 miles
- Test number
- 381443673847
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail77,948 miles (+4,378)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,948 miles
- Test number
- 791215870055
- FailureFront Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass73,570 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 73,570 miles
- Test number
- 611372341862
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door outer handle sticking
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail73,570 miles (+4,041)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,570 miles
- Test number
- 212928965912
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door outer handle sticking
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass69,529 miles (+4,214)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 69,529 miles
- Test number
- 906622365032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,315 miles (+5,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 65,315 miles
- Test number
- 269632264013
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass59,368 miles (+4,992)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 59,368 miles
- Test number
- 165245643480
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,376 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 54,376 miles
- Test number
- 517595242039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,372 miles (+5,068)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,372 miles
- Test number
- 616164442057
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Pass49,304 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 49,304 miles
- Test number
- 815175721029
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass45,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 45,010 miles
- Test number
- 952319810031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail45,010 miles (+4,980)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,010 miles
- Test number
- 101619110439
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass40,030 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 40,030 miles
- Test number
- 100493219043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,030 miles (+4,360)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,030 miles
- Test number
- 970533919051
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass35,670 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 35,670 miles
- Test number
- 152563908001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,670 miles (+3,796)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,670 miles
- Test number
- 162883408035
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass31,874 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 31,874 miles
- Test number
- 880131617009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,874 miles (+4,014)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,874 miles
- Test number
- 142630217035
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- 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)
Pass27,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 27,860 miles
- Test number
- 433015506041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM52 NHZ
- Does LM52 NHZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 NHZ expired on 23 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 NHZ?
- The MOT on LM52 NHZ expired on 23 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 NHZ done?
- LM52 NHZ was recorded at 117,749 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 4,618 miles a year.
- Has LM52 NHZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 NHZ has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM52 NHZ 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 NHZ find?
- LM52 NHZ passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear coil spring corroded.
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