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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 UXHMOT history

LM52 UXH is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 212,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2023.

LM52 UXH green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2023
Mileage
212,057 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 UXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 UXH was last recorded at 212,057 miles on 17 Jan 2023, 8,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,878 miles · 16 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,179 miles
Average per year
9,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 212,057 miles
  • 2022 – 203,878 miles
  • 2021 – 192,558 miles
  • 2020 – 183,807 miles
  • 2019 – 178,107 miles
  • 2018 – 171,985 miles
  • 2017 – 165,746 miles
  • 2016 – 158,442 miles
  • 2015 – 151,676 miles
  • 2014 – 145,449 miles
  • 2013 – 137,918 miles
  • 2012 – 130,955 miles
  • 2011 – 122,672 miles
  • 2010 – 117,683 miles
  • 2009 – 111,519 miles
  • 2008 – 98,937 miles
  • 2007 – 78,912 miles
  • 2006 – 56,160 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail212,057 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside front and offside rear brake splash guards missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside front outer arch corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Heat shield loose but secure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail212,057 miles (+8,179)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,057 miles
    Test number
    889913293336
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass203,878 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    203,878 miles
    Test number
    526702901433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear brake splash guards missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer arch corroded and holed
  3. Fail203,876 miles (+11,318)1 dangerous2 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,876 miles
    Test number
    585753831823
    • DangerousNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Both rear bulbs (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber shrouds missing/broken
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear brake splash guards missing
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer arch corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded
  4. Pass192,558 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    192,558 miles
    Test number
    977897118896
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail192,556 miles (+8,749)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,556 miles
    Test number
    496259029383
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle boot (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield loose but secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass183,807 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    183,807 miles
    Test number
    854262534027
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure but not likely to fall off.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort only just reached requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail183,784 miles (+5,677)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,784 miles
    Test number
    123076224962
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield slightly insecure but not likely to fall off.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake effort only just reached requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass178,107 miles (+22)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    178,107 miles
    Test number
    691483518649
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront n/s o/s brake shields corroded
  9. Fail178,085 miles (+6,100)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,085 miles
    Test number
    704595059655
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (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 Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryFront n/s o/s brake shields corroded
  10. Pass171,985 miles (+6,239)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    171,985 miles
    Test number
    647858635712
    • Advisory1x rear exhaust hanger broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  11. Pass165,746 miles (+7,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    165,746 miles
    Test number
    740418218274
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Pass158,442 miles (+6,766)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    158,442 miles
    Test number
    289692346991

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass151,676 miles (+6,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    151,676 miles
    Test number
    398639105095
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
  14. Pass145,449 miles (+7,531)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    145,449 miles
    Test number
    436043414058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass137,918 miles (+6,963)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    137,918 miles
    Test number
    419681013029
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass130,955 miles (+8,283)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    130,955 miles
    Test number
    779702812098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,672 miles (+4,989)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    122,672 miles
    Test number
    466504311077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass117,683 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    117,683 miles
    Test number
    604214810064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,519 miles (+12,582)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    111,519 miles
    Test number
    322364119043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass98,937 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    98,937 miles
    Test number
    283721718007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail98,937 miles (+20,025)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,937 miles
    Test number
    602911818066
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass78,912 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    680999207006
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
  23. Fail78,912 miles (+22,752)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,912 miles
    Test number
    130089907407
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteTemporary fuel cap fitted
  24. Pass56,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,160 miles
    Test number
    523449206061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 UXH

Does LM52 UXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 UXH expired on 15 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 UXH?
The MOT on LM52 UXH expired on 15 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 UXH done?
LM52 UXH was recorded at 212,057 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2023, an average of 9,159 miles a year.
Has LM52 UXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 UXH has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 UXH 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 UXH find?
LM52 UXH failed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 6 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced, and 11 more.

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