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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 XABMOT history

LM52 XAB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 136,708 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

LM52 XAB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2024
Mileage
136,708 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XAB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XAB was last recorded at 136,708 miles on 5 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,708 miles · 4 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 136,708 miles
  • 2022 – 132,431 miles
  • 2021 – 127,450 miles
  • 2020 – 125,033 miles
  • 2019 – 118,454 miles
  • 2018 – 116,124 miles
  • 2017 – 108,045 miles
  • 2016 – 94,154 miles
  • 2015 – 78,291 miles
  • 2014 – 71,426 miles
  • 2013 – 64,079 miles
  • 2012 – 58,049 miles
  • 2011 – 53,168 miles
  • 2010 – 47,362 miles
  • 2009 – 39,844 miles
  • 2008 – 33,551 miles
  • 2007 – 27,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,708 miles
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, 2021

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Front Worn on Inner Edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,708 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    136,708 miles
    Test number
    636218809742
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail136,708 miles (+4,277)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,708 miles
    Test number
    949032914902
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed oxygen sensor wiring broken (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective Wiring loom broken (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass132,431 miles (+4,981)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    132,431 miles
    Test number
    563596194145
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass127,450 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,450 miles
    Test number
    802412125951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail127,448 miles (+2,415)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,448 miles
    Test number
    108439320824
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass125,033 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    125,033 miles
    Test number
    473260945707
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Front Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail125,032 miles (+6,578)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,032 miles
    Test number
    559584242509
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Offside and Nearside Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside Front Worn on Inner Edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass118,454 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    118,454 miles
    Test number
    330852282706
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail118,453 miles (+2,329)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,453 miles
    Test number
    355698195551
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass116,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    169942507065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,124 miles (+8,079)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,124 miles
    Test number
    916182475016
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass108,045 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,045 miles
    Test number
    606452808263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmlo

  13. Fail108,045 miles (+13,891)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,045 miles
    Test number
    579291196784
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEmlo

  14. Pass94,154 miles (+15,863)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,154 miles
    Test number
    374699704030
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryEmlo

  15. Pass78,291 miles (+6,865)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,291 miles
    Test number
    155399605098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass71,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    71,426 miles
    Test number
    825042034033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail71,426 miles (+7,347)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,426 miles
    Test number
    178442034409
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass64,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,079 miles
    Test number
    377561323087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,079 miles (+6,030)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,079 miles
    Test number
    925629213043
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass58,049 miles (+4,881)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    58,049 miles
    Test number
    729124812044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass53,168 miles (+5,806)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    53,168 miles
    Test number
    156003541067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass47,362 miles (+7,518)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    47,362 miles
    Test number
    682017830061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,844 miles (+6,293)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,844 miles
    Test number
    921541039064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,551 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,551 miles
    Test number
    123536328043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,449 miles (+5,749)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,449 miles
    Test number
    361669718083
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass27,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    27,700 miles
    Test number
    852307127014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LM52 XAB

Does LM52 XAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XAB expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XAB?
The MOT on LM52 XAB expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XAB done?
LM52 XAB was recorded at 136,708 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 6,701 miles a year.
Has LM52 XAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XAB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 XAB 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 XAB find?
LM52 XAB passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 1 minor defect: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light.

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