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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM52 OUJMOT history

LM52 OUJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2025.

LM52 OUJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Jun 2026
Mileage
147,300 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 OUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 OUJ was last recorded at 147,300 miles on 4 Jun 2025, 4,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,222 miles · 18 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
4,078 miles
Average per year
6,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 147,300 miles
  • 2024 – 143,222 miles
  • 2023 – 141,996 miles
  • 2022 – 130,247 miles
  • 2021 – 118,357 miles
  • 2020 – 111,077 miles
  • 2019 – 88,713 miles
  • 2018 – 86,601 miles
  • 2017 – 75,375 miles
  • 2016 – 70,521 miles
  • 2015 – 68,929 miles
  • 2014 – 64,108 miles
  • 2013 – 61,892 miles
  • 2012 – 56,537 miles
  • 2011 – 54,039 miles
  • 2010 – 51,585 miles
  • 2009 – 48,282 miles
  • 2008 – 39,800 miles
  • 2007 – 32,425 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,300 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front door slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,300 miles (+4,078)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    147,300 miles
    Test number
    526037886430
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass143,222 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    143,222 miles
    Test number
    960035032738
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail143,222 miles (+1,226)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,222 miles
    Test number
    418657097263
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,996 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    930846369341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door slightly damaged

  5. Fail141,996 miles (+11,749)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,996 miles
    Test number
    800671796200
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door slightly damaged

  6. Pass130,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    130,247 miles
    Test number
    259860513175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail130,246 miles (+11,889)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,246 miles
    Test number
    633019272450
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,357 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    781239117450
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail118,357 miles (+7,280)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,357 miles
    Test number
    543848075381
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,077 miles (+22,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    503247294893
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,713 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    88,713 miles
    Test number
    658862484687
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail88,713 miles (+2,112)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,713 miles
    Test number
    148486923519
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass86,601 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,601 miles
    Test number
    194491999337
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail86,601 miles (+11,226)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,601 miles
    Test number
    278463899859
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass75,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    712916981338
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail75,375 miles (+4,854)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    556234951941
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure wing mirror cover (8.1.1)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine Oil Leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass70,521 miles (+1,592)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    70,521 miles
    Test number
    412510431126
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust metal clamp broken off
    • AdvisoryDipstick damage
    • AdvisoryDipstick guide broken
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light staying on
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer tread
    • AdvisoryRear number plate beginning to be defective

  18. Pass68,929 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    68,929 miles
    Test number
    525090535002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail68,927 miles (+4,819)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,927 miles
    Test number
    759328425036
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,108 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,108 miles
    Test number
    567664824000
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail64,106 miles (+2,214)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,106 miles
    Test number
    595424024021
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass61,892 miles (+5,355)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,892 miles
    Test number
    378564723047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,537 miles (+2,498)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    56,537 miles
    Test number
    619759712069
    • NoteEngine light

  24. Pass54,039 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,039 miles
    Test number
    996761431002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,585 miles (+3,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,585 miles
    Test number
    100352530452
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass48,282 miles (+8,482)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,282 miles
    Test number
    602207129036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,800 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    39,800 miles
    Test number
    300681728056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass32,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    32,425 miles
    Test number
    162149117426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 OUJ

Does LM52 OUJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 OUJ expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 OUJ?
The MOT on LM52 OUJ expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 OUJ done?
LM52 OUJ was recorded at 147,300 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2025, an average of 6,252 miles a year.
Has LM52 OUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 OUJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 OUJ 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 OUJ find?
LM52 OUJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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