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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 SWYMOT history

LM52 SWY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 115,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2024.

LM52 SWY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Jan 2025
Mileage
115,301 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,713 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 SWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 SWY was last recorded at 115,301 miles on 7 Jan 2024, 6,298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Dec 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,003 miles · 28 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,298 miles
Average per year
4,713 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 115,301 miles
  • 2022 – 109,003 miles
  • 2021 – 102,551 miles
  • 2020 – 99,810 miles
  • 2019 – 90,426 miles
  • 2018 – 84,881 miles
  • 2017 – 79,987 miles
  • 2016 – 73,945 miles
  • 2015 – 70,539 miles
  • 2014 – 65,557 miles
  • 2013 – 58,852 miles
  • 2012 – 56,163 miles
  • 2011 – 54,441 miles
  • 2010 – 52,289 miles
  • 2009 – 48,416 miles
  • 2008 – 43,583 miles
  • 2007 – 37,310 miles
  • 2006 – 30,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,301 miles

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel to caliper - poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,301 miles (+6,298)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    115,301 miles
    Test number
    2697948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass109,003 miles (+3,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,003 miles
    Test number
    152740771042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass105,568 miles (+3,017)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    105,568 miles
    Test number
    173948483265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,551 miles (+5)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    102,551 miles
    Test number
    816049712923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel to caliper - poor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle to caliper - poor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail102,546 miles (+2,736)6 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    711553645258
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure bracket broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure flexi broken and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axel to caliper - poor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle to caliper - poor (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass99,810 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    658948152488
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side rear off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail99,810 miles (+9,384)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,810 miles
    Test number
    452489744555
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material off side and near side rear off side and near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass90,426 miles (+5,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    90,426 miles
    Test number
    309253873776
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass84,881 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    158982422368
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail84,881 miles (+4,894)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,881 miles
    Test number
    776895547345
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded off side and near side (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded off side and near side (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass79,987 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    696308933634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail79,987 miles (+6,042)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,987 miles
    Test number
    283525437542
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  13. Pass73,945 miles (+3,406)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    73,945 miles
    Test number
    895125336763
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres cracking on outer walls

  14. Pass70,539 miles (+4,982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    70,539 miles
    Test number
    409075385058
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass65,557 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,557 miles
    Test number
    469704884086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,852 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    58,852 miles
    Test number
    157655583414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass56,163 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,163 miles
    Test number
    789929282013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    576234191062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail54,441 miles (+2,152)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,441 miles
    Test number
    108774191457
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  20. Pass52,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,289 miles
    Test number
    102866380457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail52,289 miles (+3,873)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,289 miles
    Test number
    271886480088
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass48,416 miles (+4,833)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,416 miles
    Test number
    733069889023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,583 miles (+6,273)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,583 miles
    Test number
    582427188098
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass37,310 miles (+6,601)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,310 miles
    Test number
    472928787037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,709 miles
    Test number
    142555726081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 SWY

Does LM52 SWY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 SWY expired on 6 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 SWY?
The MOT on LM52 SWY expired on 6 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 SWY done?
LM52 SWY was recorded at 115,301 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2024, an average of 4,713 miles a year.
Has LM52 SWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 SWY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 SWY 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 SWY find?
LM52 SWY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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