Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Beetle

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM52 SXZMOT history

LM52 SXZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Beetle first used on 24 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 128,519 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2023
Mileage
128,519 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2022
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,101 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM52 SXZ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 SXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Beetle
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
24 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 SXZ was last recorded at 128,519 miles on 1 Oct 2022, 3,446 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,073 miles · 14 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
3,446 miles
Average per year
6,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 128,519 miles
  • 2021 – 125,073 miles
  • 2020 – 120,460 miles
  • 2019 – 114,022 miles
  • 2018 – 105,424 miles
  • 2017 – 99,777 miles
  • 2016 – 93,399 miles
  • 2015 – 89,434 miles
  • 2014 – 84,481 miles
  • 2013 – 79,015 miles
  • 2012 – 63,516 miles
  • 2010 – 57,620 miles
  • 2009 – 51,792 miles
  • 2006 – 31,516 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,519 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,519 miles (+3,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,519 miles
    Test number
    324431379512
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,073 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    125,073 miles
    Test number
    163242698340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail125,050 miles (+4,590)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,050 miles
    Test number
    170881330317
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass120,460 miles (+6,438)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    120,460 miles
    Test number
    177783644414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,022 miles (+8,598)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,022 miles
    Test number
    706047509125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass105,424 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    105,424 miles
    Test number
    228573556641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass99,777 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    99,777 miles
    Test number
    423077593732
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  8. Fail99,777 miles (+6,378)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,777 miles
    Test number
    379509322587
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  9. Pass93,399 miles (+3,965)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    93,399 miles
    Test number
    295589056724
    • AdvisoryFront both wipers split on ends
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Pass89,434 miles (+4,953)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    89,434 miles
    Test number
    565234671896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels damaged slightly.

  11. Pass84,481 miles (+5,466)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    84,481 miles
    Test number
    219516454256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,015 miles (+15,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,015 miles
    Test number
    819396663241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass63,516 miles (+5,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    63,516 miles
    Test number
    306633572203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,620 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    57,620 miles
    Test number
    751225080075
    • NoteScrew in n/s front tyre

  15. Fail57,617 miles (+5,825)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,617 miles
    Test number
    722045080066
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteScrew in n/s front tyre

  16. Pass51,792 miles (+20,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    51,792 miles
    Test number
    331423189037
    • NoteO/s number plate lens missing

  17. Fail31,516 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,516 miles
    Test number
    231761016360
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass31,516 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,516 miles
    Test number
    510541816331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 SXZ

Does LM52 SXZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 SXZ expired on 30 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 SXZ?
The MOT on LM52 SXZ expired on 30 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 SXZ done?
LM52 SXZ was recorded at 128,519 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2022, an average of 6,101 miles a year.
Has LM52 SXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 SXZ has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 SXZ 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 SXZ find?
LM52 SXZ passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

Related registrations

Browse all LM52S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.