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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.

LM52 SYC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass167,209 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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)
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass104,900 miles (+6,550)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,900 miles
    Test number
    828531922116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass98,350 miles (+10,482)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,350 miles
    Test number
    379895361193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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)
  20. Pass80,879 miles (+9,936)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    483498429108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,943 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,943 miles
    Test number
    882826738080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,243 miles (+144)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    65,243 miles
    Test number
    150639287421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. 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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