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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 OJNMOT history

LM52 OJN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 121,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2023.

LM52 OJN silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
121,251 mi
At MOT on 21 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OJN
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 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OJN was last recorded at 121,251 miles on 21 Dec 2023, 8,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2022: 108,034 miles, lower than 108,831 miles on 30 Dec 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,073 miles · 4 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
8,178 miles
Average per year
5,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 121,251 miles
  • 2022 – 108,034 miles
  • 2021 – 108,831 miles
  • 2020 – 92,065 miles
  • 2019 – 85,054 miles
  • 2018 – 79,767 miles
  • 2016 – 77,263 miles
  • 2015 – 73,952 miles
  • 2014 – 69,598 miles
  • 2013 – 64,801 miles
  • 2012 – 59,938 miles
  • 2011 – 54,725 miles
  • 2010 – 48,903 miles
  • 2009 – 43,867 miles
  • 2008 – 38,504 miles
  • 2007 – 32,812 miles
  • 2006 – 26,530 miles
  • 2005 – 19,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,251 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,251 miles
    Test number
    498654067537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail121,251 miles (+8,178)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,251 miles
    Test number
    715594923368
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  3. Pass113,073 miles (+5,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    113,073 miles
    Test number
    993870190325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r axle bush worn
  4. Pass108,034 miles (-797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    181933713459
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  5. Fail108,831 miles (+7,964)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,831 miles
    Test number
    217568314324
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  6. Pass100,867 miles (+8,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    100,867 miles
    Test number
    463621657912
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass92,065 miles (+7,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    92,065 miles
    Test number
    116816584833
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  8. Pass85,054 miles (+5,287)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,054 miles
    Test number
    903682153605
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass79,767 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,767 miles
    Test number
    102186285359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail79,659 miles (+2,396)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,659 miles
    Test number
    839984772276
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  11. Pass77,263 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,263 miles
    Test number
    262800063128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass73,952 miles (+4,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    73,952 miles
    Test number
    752035092469
    • AdvisoryInternal headlight adjuster set to zero
  13. Pass69,598 miles (+4,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,598 miles
    Test number
    328643404334
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  14. Pass64,801 miles (+4,863)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    64,801 miles
    Test number
    579912003378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,938 miles (+5,213)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,938 miles
    Test number
    705673402369
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
  16. Pass54,725 miles (+5,822)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,725 miles
    Test number
    137199691271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack up
  17. Pass48,903 miles (+5,036)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    48,903 miles
    Test number
    711469790237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass43,867 miles (+5,363)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,867 miles
    Test number
    954064219372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,504 miles (+5,692)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,504 miles
    Test number
    311025518303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    32,812 miles
    Test number
    914227617313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail32,812 miles (+6,282)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,812 miles
    Test number
    921067317352
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  22. Pass26,530 miles (+6,728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    26,530 miles
    Test number
    653607016383
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
  23. Pass19,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    19,802 miles
    Test number
    334418015315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OJN

Does LM52 OJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 OJN expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OJN?
The MOT on LM52 OJN expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 OJN done?
LM52 OJN was recorded at 121,251 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2023, an average of 5,605 miles a year.
Has LM52 OJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OJN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 OJN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 OJN find?
LM52 OJN passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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