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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.

LM52 NHZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass117,749 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. Pass87,201 miles (+2,746)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,201 miles
    Test number
    981896417669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass84,455 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    84,455 miles
    Test number
    361287608025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass73,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    73,570 miles
    Test number
    611372341862
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear door outer handle sticking
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. 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
  19. Pass69,529 miles (+4,214)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    69,529 miles
    Test number
    906622365032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass59,368 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    59,368 miles
    Test number
    165245643480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass54,376 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,376 miles
    Test number
    517595242039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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)
  25. Pass45,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,010 miles
    Test number
    952319810031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. Pass40,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    40,030 miles
    Test number
    100493219043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. Pass35,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,670 miles
    Test number
    152563908001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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)
  31. Pass31,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,874 miles
    Test number
    880131617009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. 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)
  33. 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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