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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 UXGMOT history

LM52 UXG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2025.

LM52 UXG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
197,929 mi
At MOT on 29 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,766 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 UXG was last recorded at 197,929 miles on 29 Nov 2025, 10,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,751 miles · 14 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,178 miles
Average per year
7,766 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 197,929 miles
  • 2024 – 187,751 miles
  • 2023 – 178,665 miles
  • 2022 – 174,575 miles
  • 2021 – 171,956 miles
  • 2020 – 170,539 miles
  • 2019 – 166,691 miles
  • 2018 – 160,261 miles
  • 2017 – 156,553 miles
  • 2016 – 151,899 miles
  • 2015 – 147,455 miles
  • 2014 – 137,198 miles
  • 2013 – 123,388 miles
  • 2012 – 114,596 miles
  • 2011 – 101,739 miles
  • 2010 – 91,114 miles
  • 2009 – 77,129 miles
  • 2008 – 67,309 miles
  • 2007 – 57,101 miles
  • 2006 – 45,162 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,929 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,929 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    197,929 miles
    Test number
    192461472451
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail197,929 miles (+10,178)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,929 miles
    Test number
    437862131917
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass187,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,751 miles
    Test number
    178104197947
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail187,751 miles (+9,086)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,751 miles
    Test number
    980895649138
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass178,665 miles (+4,090)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    178,665 miles
    Test number
    443898709763
    • AdvisoryFront appears to have incorrect brake discs fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear caliper parking brake lever sticky and not fully releaseing ...not binding
    • AdvisoryReverse light not working

  6. Pass174,575 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    174,575 miles
    Test number
    673602537393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail174,569 miles (+2,613)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,569 miles
    Test number
    174114357155
    • MajorExhaust system insecure rear mounting bracket corroded and broken not fully supporting rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding failed allowing excessive movement of suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources led bulb fitted . flashing when illuminated . recommend replacement with standard bulb (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass171,956 miles (+117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    171,956 miles
    Test number
    501556202442
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail171,839 miles (+1,300)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,839 miles
    Test number
    121147268198
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning led bulbs fitted to both sides ..recommend fitting of original bulb type (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass170,539 miles (+3,848)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    170,539 miles
    Test number
    284951105667
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass166,691 miles (+6,430)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    166,691 miles
    Test number
    600236827606
    • AdvisoryOSR brake signs of previous binding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass160,261 miles (+3,708)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    160,261 miles
    Test number
    702078522845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass156,553 miles (+4,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    156,553 miles
    Test number
    377249772330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Advise replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass151,899 miles (+4,444)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    151,899 miles
    Test number
    368192316887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass147,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    147,455 miles
    Test number
    507414435119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail147,455 miles (+10,257)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,455 miles
    Test number
    785544935187
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

  17. Pass137,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    137,198 miles
    Test number
    175375204147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail137,198 miles (+13,810)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,198 miles
    Test number
    465365604182
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass123,388 miles (+8,792)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,388 miles
    Test number
    257218323111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,596 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    114,596 miles
    Test number
    139055852448
    • NoteRust holes appearing at rear of catalyst, slight leak of exhaust gas.
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen.

  21. Fail114,596 miles (+12,857)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,596 miles
    Test number
    965084052072
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant temp gauge is not working.
    • NoteRust holes appearing at rear of catalyst, slight leak of exhaust gas.
    • NoteStone chips in windscreen.

  22. Pass101,739 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    176680661496
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Fail101,739 miles (+10,625)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,739 miles
    Test number
    157210461074
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass91,114 miles (+13,985)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,114 miles
    Test number
    143415280462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  25. Pass77,129 miles (+9,820)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,129 miles
    Test number
    274023189011
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers will require attention soon.

  26. Fail67,309 miles1 repaired10 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    201778278077
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar bushes starting to wear
    • NoteBoth front inner wishbone bushes perishing
    • NoteDamage to nearside and offside front inner sill areas
    • NoteFront wiperblades poor
    • NoteNearside wingmirror lense cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped and corroded around edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box bracket corroded
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE:Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape and will soon need replacing
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear bottom shocker bush
    • NoteTrace of fluid ontop of fuel filter-no obvious leak found

  27. Pass67,309 miles (+10,208)10 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    67,309 miles
    Test number
    280648978044
    • NoteBoth front anti-roll bar bushes starting to wear
    • NoteBoth front inner wishbone bushes perishing
    • NoteDamage to nearside and offside front inner sill areas
    • NoteFront wiperblades poor
    • NoteNearside wingmirror lense cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs lipped and corroded around edges
    • NoteRear exhaust box bracket corroded
    • NoteSTRONG ADVISE:Nearside rear tyre wearing out of shape and will soon need replacing
    • NoteSlight play in nearside rear bottom shocker bush
    • NoteTrace of fluid ontop of fuel filter-no obvious leak found

  28. Pass57,101 miles (+11,939)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,101 miles
    Test number
    270666487084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,162 miles
    Test number
    383628686022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 UXG

Does LM52 UXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 UXG is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UXG?
The MOT on LM52 UXG is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 UXG done?
LM52 UXG was recorded at 197,929 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2025, an average of 7,766 miles a year.
Has LM52 UXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UXG has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 UXG 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 UXG find?
LM52 UXG passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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