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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,595 cc

LM52 XLXMOT history

LM52 XLX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 44,468 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LM52 XLX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
44,468 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XLX was last recorded at 44,468 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
44,468 miles · 6 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,468 miles
  • 2025 – 43,214 miles
  • 2024 – 41,687 miles
  • 2023 – 39,921 miles
  • 2022 – 37,966 miles
  • 2021 – 36,218 miles
  • 2020 – 35,729 miles
  • 2019 – 35,089 miles
  • 2018 – 34,513 miles
  • 2017 – 33,729 miles
  • 2016 – 32,639 miles
  • 2015 – 30,948 miles
  • 2014 – 29,142 miles
  • 2013 – 27,702 miles
  • 2012 – 25,881 miles
  • 2011 – 24,340 miles
  • 2010 – 22,795 miles
  • 2009 – 21,293 miles
  • 2008 – 19,396 miles
  • 2007 – 16,568 miles
  • 2006 – 13,629 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,468 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,468 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    44,468 miles
    Test number
    340958032130
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail44,468 miles (+1,254)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,468 miles
    Test number
    121138732154
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass43,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    998533334618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail43,214 miles (+1,527)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,214 miles
    Test number
    886070080924
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  5. Pass41,687 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    41,687 miles
    Test number
    916310125312
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail41,687 miles (+1,766)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,687 miles
    Test number
    560336236455
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass39,921 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    39,921 miles
    Test number
    940350876697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass37,966 miles (+1,748)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    37,966 miles
    Test number
    358784723838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass36,218 miles (+489)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    36,218 miles
    Test number
    989446471501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass35,729 miles (+640)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    35,729 miles
    Test number
    463338581629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass35,089 miles (+576)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    314095961996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass34,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    34,513 miles
    Test number
    817231888329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail34,513 miles (+784)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,513 miles
    Test number
    865711757557
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  14. Pass33,729 miles (+1,090)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    33,729 miles
    Test number
    363276324150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass32,639 miles (+1,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    32,639 miles
    Test number
    937479425848
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass30,948 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    30,948 miles
    Test number
    699602195043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail30,947 miles (+1,805)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,947 miles
    Test number
    949041195077
    • FailureCentre Front Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
  18. Pass29,142 miles (+1,440)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    29,142 miles
    Test number
    486153694035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,702 miles (+1,821)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    27,702 miles
    Test number
    508463093086
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  20. Pass25,881 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    25,881 miles
    Test number
    178265192067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,340 miles (+1,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    24,340 miles
    Test number
    297986791066
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass22,795 miles (+1,502)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    22,795 miles
    Test number
    774549980007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,293 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    21,293 miles
    Test number
    440949599018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,396 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    19,396 miles
    Test number
    114054798421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,568 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    16,568 miles
    Test number
    783067187096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass13,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    13,629 miles
    Test number
    214594396069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XLX

Does LM52 XLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XLX is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XLX?
The MOT on LM52 XLX is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XLX done?
LM52 XLX was recorded at 44,468 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 1,541 miles a year.
Has LM52 XLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XLX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 XLX 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 XLX find?
LM52 XLX passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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