Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc
LM52 XCJMOT history
LM52 XCJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 110,917 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 May 2027
- Mileage
- 110,917 mi
- At MOT on 14 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 20 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,851 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM52 XCJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 31 Jan 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM52 XCJ was last recorded at 110,917 miles on 14 May 2026, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,611 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 306 miles
- Average per year
- 3,851 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,917 miles
- 2025 – 110,611 miles
- 2024 – 110,355 miles
- 2023 – 109,847 miles
- 2022 – 109,066 miles
- 2020 – 108,253 miles
- 2019 – 104,555 miles
- 2018 – 102,643 miles
- 2017 – 100,838 miles
- 2016 – 98,926 miles
- 2014 – 93,926 miles
- 2013 – 91,653 miles
- 2012 – 88,756 miles
- 2011 – 84,375 miles
- 2010 – 76,208 miles
- 2009 – 66,982 miles
- 2008 – 61,727 miles
- 2007 – 47,050 miles
- 2006 – 32,681 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass110,917 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,917 miles (+306)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2027
- Odometer
- 110,917 miles
- Test number
- 870635203907
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass110,611 miles (+256)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2026
- Odometer
- 110,611 miles
- Test number
- 796387370233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing at outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass110,355 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2025
- Odometer
- 110,355 miles
- Test number
- 399723559901
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail110,355 miles (+508)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,355 miles
- Test number
- 738220278388
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass109,847 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 109,847 miles
- Test number
- 931397425441
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail109,847 miles (+781)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,847 miles
- Test number
- 218680464445
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,066 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 109,066 miles
- Test number
- 244168448814
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail109,066 miles (+813)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,066 miles
- Test number
- 764495743368
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass108,253 miles (+1,442)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 108,253 miles
- Test number
- 210846606582
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,811 miles (+2,256)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 106,811 miles
- Test number
- 831119385216
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass104,555 miles (+1,912)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 104,555 miles
- Test number
- 655626923947
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,643 miles (+1,805)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 102,643 miles
- Test number
- 970330170077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,838 miles (+1,912)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 100,838 miles
- Test number
- 207909859654
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear corrosion on axle near pivot points
Pass98,926 miles (+5,000)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 98,926 miles
- Test number
- 895136203768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,926 miles (+2,273)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 93,926 miles
- Test number
- 675549064093
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracking on inner tread edges
- NoteFront brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces
- NoteGrease around o/s inner driveshaft boot but no split found and is still secure
- NoteSlight damage to both front lower sills
- NoteSlight play in o/s inner steering rack joint
Pass91,653 miles (+2,897)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 91,653 miles
- Test number
- 938183063018
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteSlight play in o/s inner steering rack joint
Pass88,756 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 88,756 miles
- Test number
- 437911962091
- NoteSlight play in o/s steering joint
Fail88,755 miles (+4,380)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,755 miles
- Test number
- 916131362013
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Inner 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 Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteSlight play in o/s steering joint
Pass84,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 84,375 miles
- Test number
- 759409951009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,375 miles (+8,167)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,375 miles
- Test number
- 638206451032
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass76,208 miles (+9,226)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 76,208 miles
- Test number
- 121197850420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,982 miles (+5,255)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 66,982 miles
- Test number
- 861275559075
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,727 miles (+14,677)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 61,727 miles
- Test number
- 904747258015
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,050 miles (+14,369)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 47,050 miles
- Test number
- 773361537004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,681 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 32,681 miles
- Test number
- 571618916002
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on edges
Questions about LM52 XCJ
- Does LM52 XCJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XCJ is valid until 24 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM52 XCJ?
- The MOT on LM52 XCJ is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM52 XCJ done?
- LM52 XCJ was recorded at 110,917 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 3,851 miles a year.
- Has LM52 XCJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM52 XCJ has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on LM52 XCJ 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 XCJ find?
- LM52 XCJ passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 3 more.
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