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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM52 XAOMOT history

LM52 XAO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,586 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Dec 2021.

LM52 XAO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2022
Mileage
156,586 mi
At MOT on 24 Dec 2021
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XAO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
20 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XAO was last recorded at 156,586 miles on 24 Dec 2021, 69 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,517 miles · 23 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
69 miles
Average per year
7,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 156,586 miles
  • 2020 – 142,459 miles
  • 2019 – 137,400 miles
  • 2018 – 128,043 miles
  • 2017 – 117,450 miles
  • 2016 – 106,094 miles
  • 2015 – 100,534 miles
  • 2014 – 94,128 miles
  • 2013 – 87,772 miles
  • 2012 – 81,740 miles
  • 2011 – 75,437 miles
  • 2010 – 68,702 miles
  • 2009 – 61,874 miles
  • 2008 – 53,821 miles
  • 2007 – 41,766 miles
  • 2006 – 33,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,586 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front headlight aim just in lower limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front headlight beam image just passable.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,586 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    156,586 miles
    Test number
    658892102032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail156,517 miles (+14,058)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,517 miles
    Test number
    848239106212
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass142,459 miles (+3)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    142,459 miles
    Test number
    361307798653
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacing (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight aim just in lower limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight beam image just passable.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail142,456 miles (+5,056)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,456 miles
    Test number
    111447867731
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view advise replacing (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight aim just in lower limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlight beam image just passable.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front subframe rear bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass137,400 miles (+87)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    137,400 miles
    Test number
    898094628099
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking

  6. Fail137,313 miles (+9,270)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,313 miles
    Test number
    713059337990
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure marked yellow (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread cracking

  7. Pass128,043 miles (+10,593)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    128,043 miles
    Test number
    163255903109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,450 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,450 miles
    Test number
    157942697970
    • AdvisoryNearside crack in bottom of windscreen

  9. Fail117,450 miles (+11,356)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,450 miles
    Test number
    262390385941
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside crack in bottom of windscreen

  10. Pass106,094 miles (+5,560)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    106,094 miles
    Test number
    511084886816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box, hanger rusted off

  11. Pass100,534 miles (+6,406)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,534 miles
    Test number
    676518995013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • NoteNearside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteOffside washer jet poor performance

  12. Fail94,128 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    397817794001
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass94,128 miles (+6,356)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,128 miles
    Test number
    809937594084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,772 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    87,772 miles
    Test number
    659724393080
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteNearside windscreen washer not working
    • NoteOffside front inner wheel arch damaged

  15. Fail87,772 miles (+6,032)3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,772 miles
    Test number
    937893093018
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteNearside windscreen washer not working
    • NoteOffside front inner wheel arch damaged

  16. Pass81,740 miles (+6,303)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,740 miles
    Test number
    155139582427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass75,437 miles (+6,735)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    75,437 miles
    Test number
    456089381082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail68,702 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,702 miles
    Test number
    131029170440
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass68,702 miles (+6,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,702 miles
    Test number
    720799170079
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass61,874 miles (+8,053)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    61,874 miles
    Test number
    631067689002
    • NoteMid exhaust braket brocken.

  21. Pass53,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    142378888449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail53,821 miles (+12,055)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,821 miles
    Test number
    684858088027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

  23. Pass41,766 miles (+8,334)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    41,766 miles
    Test number
    644880397029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    474271196067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail33,432 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,432 miles
    Test number
    830011396058
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about LM52 XAO

Does LM52 XAO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XAO expired on 23 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XAO?
The MOT on LM52 XAO expired on 23 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XAO done?
LM52 XAO was recorded at 156,586 miles at its MOT on 24 Dec 2021, an average of 7,828 miles a year.
Has LM52 XAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XAO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 XAO 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 XAO find?
LM52 XAO passed its latest MOT on 24 Dec 2021 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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