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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 UXCMOT history

LM52 UXC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 124,630 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LM52 UXC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,630 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,888 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UXC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 UXC was last recorded at 124,630 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 18,827 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,803 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
18,827 miles
Average per year
3,888 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,630 miles
  • 2025 – 105,803 miles
  • 2023 – 94,448 miles
  • 2022 – 87,238 miles
  • 2021 – 78,343 miles
  • 2015 – 67,683 miles
  • 2014 – 67,670 miles
  • 2013 – 67,331 miles
  • 2012 – 66,632 miles
  • 2011 – 65,535 miles
  • 2010 – 64,232 miles
  • 2009 – 61,494 miles
  • 2008 – 57,601 miles
  • 2007 – 53,343 miles
  • 2006 – 48,746 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,630 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

19 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,630 miles (+18,827)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,630 miles
    Test number
    756829374357
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass105,803 miles (+11,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,803 miles
    Test number
    622402711748
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer c.v boot leaking grease but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass94,448 miles (+7,210)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    94,448 miles
    Test number
    458444110449
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass87,238 miles (+8,895)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    87,238 miles
    Test number
    183944699937

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass78,343 miles (+4,648)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    78,343 miles
    Test number
    726418326942
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass73,695 miles (+6,012)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,695 miles
    Test number
    855051127530
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass67,683 miles (+13)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    67,683 miles
    Test number
    988472015237
    • NoteImpact damage to offside outer sill.
    • NoteImpact damage to offside.
    • NoteSlight play in offside front top strut mount.

  8. Pass67,670 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    67,670 miles
    Test number
    746516994186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,331 miles (+699)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,331 miles
    Test number
    527911113231
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass66,632 miles (+17)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    66,632 miles
    Test number
    129713512227
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in tread perished

  11. Fail66,615 miles (+1,080)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,615 miles
    Test number
    396239102403
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge worn
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in tread perished

  12. Pass65,535 miles (+1,303)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    65,535 miles
    Test number
    305862101217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass64,232 miles (+97)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    64,232 miles
    Test number
    600718860132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  14. Fail64,135 miles (+2,641)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,135 miles
    Test number
    830719550158
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNeasr side front tyre inner edge worn.
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  15. Fail61,494 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,494 miles
    Test number
    494559669191
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass61,494 miles (+3,893)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    61,494 miles
    Test number
    633839369158
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass57,601 miles (+4,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    57,601 miles
    Test number
    261441168120
    • NoteOff side front tyre inner edge worn.

  18. Pass53,343 miles (+4,597)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    53,343 miles
    Test number
    313210887137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,746 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    48,746 miles
    Test number
    264494486485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 UXC

Does LM52 UXC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 UXC is valid until 6 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UXC?
The MOT on LM52 UXC is valid until 6 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 UXC done?
LM52 UXC was recorded at 124,630 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 3,888 miles a year.
Has LM52 UXC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UXC has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jul 2012.
Has the mileage on LM52 UXC 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 UXC find?
LM52 UXC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive oil leak in engine area; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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