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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 OUAMOT history

LM52 OUA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,154 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2025.

LM52 OUA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2026
Mileage
196,154 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,917 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OUA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OUA was last recorded at 196,154 miles on 8 Feb 2025, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,124 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
8,917 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,154 miles
  • 2024 – 191,951 miles
  • 2023 – 187,499 miles
  • 2022 – 183,226 miles
  • 2021 – 175,727 miles
  • 2020 – 171,650 miles
  • 2019 – 164,158 miles
  • 2018 – 155,127 miles
  • 2017 – 143,729 miles
  • 2016 – 134,321 miles
  • 2015 – 128,330 miles
  • 2014 – 119,034 miles
  • 2013 – 106,672 miles
  • 2012 – 90,735 miles
  • 2011 – 76,171 miles
  • 2010 – 60,346 miles
  • 2008 – 52,982 miles
  • 2007 – 44,016 miles
  • 2006 – 26,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,154 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,154 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    196,154 miles
    Test number
    246267972344
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail196,124 miles (+4,173)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,124 miles
    Test number
    676401268578
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside 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 D bushes play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge close to showing cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass191,951 miles (+4,452)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    191,951 miles
    Test number
    517764177267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass187,499 miles (+4,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    187,499 miles
    Test number
    582686923672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass183,226 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    183,226 miles
    Test number
    318287619319
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail183,226 miles (+7,499)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,226 miles
    Test number
    329135386811
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak clamp not secure allowing a escape of gases (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources one of two (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass175,727 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    175,727 miles
    Test number
    108489900883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components covered in dirt
  8. Fail175,726 miles (+4,076)1 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,726 miles
    Test number
    665478451602
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded upper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front inner wheel arch covers loose
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components covered in dirt
  9. Pass171,650 miles (+7,492)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    171,650 miles
    Test number
    873581816876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass164,158 miles (+9,031)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    164,158 miles
    Test number
    213195889772

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass155,127 miles (+11,398)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    155,127 miles
    Test number
    702941619568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass143,729 miles (+9,408)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,729 miles
    Test number
    979008791675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    134,321 miles
    Test number
    450168839460
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Fail134,321 miles (+5,991)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,321 miles
    Test number
    414862403501
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryUnder-tray fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Pass128,330 miles (+9,296)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    128,330 miles
    Test number
    918827315044
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Pass119,034 miles (+12,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    119,034 miles
    Test number
    415672734029
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  17. Pass106,672 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    837712033040
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail106,672 miles (+15,937)8 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,672 miles
    Test number
    618532633061
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass90,735 miles (+14,564)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,735 miles
    Test number
    365857622086
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly insecure
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped
  20. Pass76,171 miles (+15,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    76,171 miles
    Test number
    759932931084
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  21. Pass60,346 miles (+7,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    60,346 miles
    Test number
    334012800021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  22. Pass52,982 miles (+8,966)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    52,982 miles
    Test number
    550989258346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,016 miles (+7,634)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    44,016 miles
    Test number
    854525657351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,382 miles (+10,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,382 miles
    Test number
    291392127060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,042 miles
    Test number
    200881516041
    • 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)

Questions about LM52 OUA

Does LM52 OUA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 OUA expired on 8 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OUA?
The MOT on LM52 OUA expired on 8 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 OUA done?
LM52 OUA was recorded at 196,154 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2025, an average of 8,917 miles a year.
Has LM52 OUA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OUA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 OUA 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 OUA find?
LM52 OUA passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2025 with 6 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes play both sides; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 3 more.

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