
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc
LM52 SYCMOT history
LM52 SYC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 1 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 167,209 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 May 2025
- Mileage
- 167,209 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,555 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 SYC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 10 Feb 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 SYC was last recorded at 167,209 miles on 2 May 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 167,209 miles · 25 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,555 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 167,209 miles
- 2023 – 158,602 miles
- 2022 – 150,720 miles
- 2021 – 145,454 miles
- 2020 – 141,548 miles
- 2019 – 139,579 miles
- 2017 – 137,310 miles
- 2015 – 129,575 miles
- 2014 – 122,973 miles
- 2013 – 112,081 miles
- 2012 – 104,900 miles
- 2011 – 98,350 miles
- 2010 – 87,868 miles
- 2009 – 80,879 miles
- 2008 – 70,943 miles
- 2007 – 65,243 miles
- 2006 – 47,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
EML on
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,209 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2025
- Odometer
- 167,209 miles
- Test number
- 374363960317
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail167,209 miles3 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,209 miles
- Test number
- 395631290165
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and sleeve joint (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail167,209 miles (+8,607)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,209 miles
- Test number
- 912776162267
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery wire to starter (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass158,602 miles (+4)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 158,602 miles
- Test number
- 385459652076
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front CV boot slight seap
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Fail158,598 miles (+7,878)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,598 miles
- Test number
- 631247093672
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front CV boot slight seap
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass150,720 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 150,720 miles
- Test number
- 479955827444
- MinorRegistration 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpeedo stuck on 60mph
Fail150,720 miles (+5,266)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,720 miles
- Test number
- 216825803812
- DangerousNearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre joint loose plus rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/60x15 88v (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySpeedo stuck on 60mph
Pass145,454 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 145,454 miles
- Test number
- 148009632236
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear covered in dirt and grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryMil lamp on.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,453 miles (+3,905)2 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,453 miles
- Test number
- 366667525837
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear covered in dirt and grease. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryMil lamp on.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass141,548 miles (+1,969)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 141,548 miles
- Test number
- 517195930327
- MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both dust covers are deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm plus cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass139,579 miles (+2,269)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 139,579 miles
- Test number
- 828234618017
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,310 miles (+7,735)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 137,310 miles
- Test number
- 706736823477
- AdvisoryBoth side front tyres wearing on edges
Pass129,575 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 129,575 miles
- Test number
- 946806595181
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail129,575 miles (+6,602)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,575 miles
- Test number
- 546605595191
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass122,973 miles (+10,892)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2015
- Odometer
- 122,973 miles
- Test number
- 505869324101
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass112,081 miles (+7,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2014
- Odometer
- 112,081 miles
- Test number
- 219656733466
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass104,900 miles (+6,550)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 104,900 miles
- Test number
- 828531922116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,350 miles (+10,482)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 98,350 miles
- Test number
- 379895361193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,868 miles (+6,989)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2011
- Odometer
- 87,868 miles
- Test number
- 433979410156
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass80,879 miles (+9,936)
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2010
- Odometer
- 80,879 miles
- Test number
- 483498429108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,943 miles (+5,700)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 70,943 miles
- Test number
- 882826738080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,243 miles (+144)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 65,243 miles
- Test number
- 150639287421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,099 miles (+17,239)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 65,099 miles
- Test number
- 111261567075
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass47,860 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 47,860 miles
- Test number
- 892577246071
- 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)
Questions about LM52 SYC
- Does LM52 SYC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM52 SYC expired on 1 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 SYC?
- The MOT on LM52 SYC expired on 1 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM52 SYC done?
- LM52 SYC was recorded at 167,209 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 6,555 miles a year.
- Has LM52 SYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 SYC has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 SYC 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 SYC find?
- LM52 SYC passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with 9 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; front brake hose slightly deteriorated; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi and sleeve joint, and 6 more.
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