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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM52 VWTMOT history

LM52 VWT is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LM52 VWT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2027
Mileage
165,068 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 VWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 VWT was last recorded at 165,068 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,067 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
4,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,068 miles
  • 2025 – 157,838 miles
  • 2024 – 149,561 miles
  • 2023 – 141,498 miles
  • 2022 – 141,037 miles
  • 2021 – 139,811 miles
  • 2019 – 138,515 miles
  • 2018 – 137,309 miles
  • 2017 – 135,543 miles
  • 2016 – 128,113 miles
  • 2015 – 122,727 miles
  • 2014 – 116,583 miles
  • 2013 – 110,665 miles
  • 2012 – 105,919 miles
  • 2011 – 105,467 miles
  • 2010 – 100,608 miles
  • 2009 – 93,021 miles
  • 2008 – 86,985 miles
  • 2007 – 81,561 miles
  • 2006 – 74,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,068 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll tyres stretched on rims.

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Stretched

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Stretched

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,068 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    165,068 miles
    Test number
    985609842007
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres stretched on rims.

  2. Fail165,067 miles (+7,229)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,067 miles
    Test number
    142201642255
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Also Bush Slightly Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both - Stretched Tyres
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass157,838 miles (+8,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,838 miles
    Test number
    309140757305
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,561 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    149,561 miles
    Test number
    821833989687
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Stretched (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Stretched (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail149,558 miles (+8,060)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,558 miles
    Test number
    734930080264
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Stretched (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Stretched (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass141,498 miles (+461)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,498 miles
    Test number
    522737740757
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass141,037 miles (+1,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    141,037 miles
    Test number
    758204251745
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass139,811 miles (+1,296)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,811 miles
    Test number
    439702530966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass138,515 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,515 miles
    Test number
    689492426721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,309 miles (+1,766)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,309 miles
    Test number
    621388523835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,543 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,543 miles
    Test number
    885270725826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass132,666 miles (+4,553)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    132,666 miles
    Test number
    625272513953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass128,113 miles (+5,386)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,113 miles
    Test number
    975074368681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass122,727 miles (+6,144)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,727 miles
    Test number
    809240045037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass116,583 miles (+5,918)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,583 miles
    Test number
    676141474002
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
    • NoteEngine Warning Light On
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass110,665 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    110,665 miles
    Test number
    536806753067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail110,655 miles (+4,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,655 miles
    Test number
    158703153405
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass105,919 miles (+452)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    105,919 miles
    Test number
    759415472039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass105,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    105,467 miles
    Test number
    556509141217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,467 miles (+4,859)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,467 miles
    Test number
    189729941233
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s inner driveshaft boot leaking

  21. Pass100,608 miles (+7,587)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    100,608 miles
    Test number
    113690870423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail93,021 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,021 miles
    Test number
    161491679431
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass93,021 miles (+6,036)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,021 miles
    Test number
    403431479094
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass86,985 miles (+5,424)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    86,985 miles
    Test number
    111461878003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass81,561 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    81,561 miles
    Test number
    273204467083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail74,341 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    131301366062
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass74,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    74,341 miles
    Test number
    162741366460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 VWT

Does LM52 VWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 VWT is valid until 19 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 VWT?
The MOT on LM52 VWT is valid until 19 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 VWT done?
LM52 VWT was recorded at 165,068 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 4,408 miles a year.
Has LM52 VWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 VWT has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 VWT 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 VWT find?
LM52 VWT passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust noisy; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes, and 1 more.

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