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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,391 cc

LM52 OHSMOT history

LM52 OHS is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 150,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LM52 OHS red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
150,165 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OHS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,391 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 OHS was last recorded at 150,165 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 1,887 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,278 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,887 miles
Average per year
5,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,165 miles
  • 2025 – 148,278 miles
  • 2024 – 147,420 miles
  • 2023 – 146,751 miles
  • 2022 – 146,578 miles
  • 2021 – 146,274 miles
  • 2020 – 145,931 miles
  • 2019 – 145,149 miles
  • 2018 – 143,537 miles
  • 2017 – 142,589 miles
  • 2016 – 141,411 miles
  • 2015 – 139,815 miles
  • 2014 – 138,336 miles
  • 2013 – 136,180 miles
  • 2012 – 132,437 miles
  • 2011 – 128,206 miles
  • 2010 – 122,017 miles
  • 2009 – 112,257 miles
  • 2008 – 97,373 miles
  • 2007 – 77,828 miles
  • 2006 – 58,444 miles
  • 2005 – 41,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail150,165 miles
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT failures 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front off side front.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake servo corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • General corrosion to suspension components.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail150,165 miles (+1,887)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,165 miles
    Test number
    458494344506
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both - close to limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass148,278 miles (+10)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    148,278 miles
    Test number
    761913213247
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front off side front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake servo corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail148,268 miles (+848)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,268 miles
    Test number
    904094683551
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near side front off side front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near side front off side front has advance wear, requires replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake servo corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to suspension components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass147,420 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    147,420 miles
    Test number
    873536664956
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  5. Fail147,420 miles (+669)1 dangerous13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,420 miles
    Test number
    453972430977
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  6. Pass146,751 miles (+173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,751 miles
    Test number
    764943363076
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass146,578 miles (+304)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    146,578 miles
    Test number
    854133544465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass146,274 miles (+343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    146,274 miles
    Test number
    385640310811
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass145,931 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    145,931 miles
    Test number
    286206142795
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass145,149 miles (+1,612)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    145,149 miles
    Test number
    431916339582
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Pass143,537 miles (+948)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    143,537 miles
    Test number
    247746369170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,589 miles (+1,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    142,589 miles
    Test number
    152462422374
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass141,411 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,411 miles
    Test number
    556374355476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,400 miles (+1,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,400 miles
    Test number
    673755273340
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  15. Pass139,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    139,815 miles
    Test number
    640042067939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,815 miles (+1,479)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,815 miles
    Test number
    706809537403
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Fail138,336 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,336 miles
    Test number
    446830434426
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass138,336 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    138,336 miles
    Test number
    538210334388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass136,180 miles (+3,743)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    136,180 miles
    Test number
    259560633322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass132,437 miles (+4,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    132,437 miles
    Test number
    978218722347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail128,206 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,206 miles
    Test number
    265301901391
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass128,206 miles (+6,189)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    128,206 miles
    Test number
    838191101352
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  23. Pass122,017 miles (+9,760)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    122,017 miles
    Test number
    322882800308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,257 miles (+14,884)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    112,257 miles
    Test number
    442014909399
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box has a mounting that is broken but fully supports the exhaust system

  25. Pass97,373 miles (+19,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    97,373 miles
    Test number
    781692818387
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass77,828 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    77,828 miles
    Test number
    452562937410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail77,826 miles (+19,382)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,826 miles
    Test number
    484332537481
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  28. Pass58,444 miles (+16,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    58,444 miles
    Test number
    191888316346
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass41,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    41,774 miles
    Test number
    142946325363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OHS

Does LM52 OHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 OHS expired on 21 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OHS?
The MOT on LM52 OHS expired on 21 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 OHS done?
LM52 OHS was recorded at 150,165 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,183 miles a year.
Has LM52 OHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OHS has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 OHS 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 OHS find?
LM52 OHS failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 major defect and 7 advisories: offside steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split; brake servo corroded; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 5 more.

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