
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
Pass171,650 miles (+7,492)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 171,650 miles
- Test number
- 873581816876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,158 miles (+9,031)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 164,158 miles
- Test number
- 213195889772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,127 miles (+11,398)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 155,127 miles
- Test number
- 702941619568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,729 miles (+9,408)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 143,729 miles
- Test number
- 979008791675
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
Pass52,982 miles (+8,966)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 52,982 miles
- Test number
- 550989258346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,016 miles (+7,634)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 44,016 miles
- Test number
- 854525657351
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,382 miles (+10,340)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 36,382 miles
- Test number
- 291392127060
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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