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Volkswagen Passat

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 XCGMOT history

LM52 XCG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Passat first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 142,271 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

LM52 XCG silver Volkswagen Passat – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Passat, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Dec 2026
Mileage
142,271 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,751 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XCG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Passat
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XCG was last recorded at 142,271 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 5,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2008: 55,979 miles, lower than 57,292 miles on 30 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
136,743 miles · 28 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,528 miles
Average per year
4,751 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,271 miles
  • 2024 – 136,743 miles
  • 2023 – 129,124 miles
  • 2022 – 121,345 miles
  • 2021 – 113,556 miles
  • 2020 – 109,210 miles
  • 2019 – 104,380 miles
  • 2018 – 99,464 miles
  • 2017 – 94,996 miles
  • 2016 – 92,239 miles
  • 2015 – 89,577 miles
  • 2013 – 83,552 miles
  • 2012 – 73,886 miles
  • 2011 – 68,969 miles
  • 2010 – 64,428 miles
  • 2009 – 59,628 miles
  • 2008 – 55,979 miles
  • 2007 – 57,292 miles
  • 2006 – 48,546 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,271 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Perishing (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Perishing (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,271 miles (+5,528)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    142,271 miles
    Test number
    685166588304
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,743 miles (+7,619)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    136,743 miles
    Test number
    997317194521
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass129,124 miles (+74)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    129,124 miles
    Test number
    168630843740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,050 miles (+7,705)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,050 miles
    Test number
    119850840604
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

  5. Pass121,345 miles (+7,789)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    121,345 miles
    Test number
    164127055715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,556 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,556 miles
    Test number
    826891417350
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail113,530 miles (+4,320)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,530 miles
    Test number
    464455536918
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass109,210 miles (+4,830)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    109,210 miles
    Test number
    962158396551
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass104,380 miles (+4,916)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,380 miles
    Test number
    936816577042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass99,464 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    99,464 miles
    Test number
    947942683099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Perishing (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail99,450 miles (+4,454)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,450 miles
    Test number
    441450259077
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Perishing (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And Perishing (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass94,996 miles (+2,757)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    94,996 miles
    Test number
    613139126080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass92,239 miles (+2,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,239 miles
    Test number
    865882912854
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail89,577 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,577 miles
    Test number
    308895915024
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass89,577 miles (+6,025)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    89,577 miles
    Test number
    548715915016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass83,552 miles (+9,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,552 miles
    Test number
    636264853104
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass73,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    73,886 miles
    Test number
    696374292004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,885 miles (+4,916)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,885 miles
    Test number
    745644992022
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass68,969 miles (+4,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,969 miles
    Test number
    255475301149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass64,428 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    840169690030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,628 miles (+3,649)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,628 miles
    Test number
    181549389484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,979 miles (-1,313)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,979 miles
    Test number
    894256908168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,292 miles (+8,746)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    932769387002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,546 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,546 miles
    Test number
    544614876032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail48,545 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,545 miles
    Test number
    412862576014
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

Questions about LM52 XCG

Does LM52 XCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XCG is valid until 8 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XCG?
The MOT on LM52 XCG is valid until 8 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 XCG done?
LM52 XCG was recorded at 142,271 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,751 miles a year.
Has LM52 XCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XCG has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on LM52 XCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM52 XCG find?
LM52 XCG passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive.

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