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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 XMOMOT history

LM52 XMO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 98,158 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

LM52 XMO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
98,158 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,273 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XMO was last recorded at 98,158 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 7,952 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,206 miles · 7 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,952 miles
Average per year
4,273 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 98,158 miles
  • 2025 – 90,206 miles
  • 2024 – 80,511 miles
  • 2023 – 73,970 miles
  • 2022 – 69,342 miles
  • 2020 – 68,999 miles
  • 2019 – 67,600 miles
  • 2018 – 65,878 miles
  • 2017 – 63,344 miles
  • 2016 – 57,654 miles
  • 2015 – 51,975 miles
  • 2014 – 47,414 miles
  • 2013 – 41,467 miles
  • 2012 – 37,538 miles
  • 2011 – 32,081 miles
  • 2010 – 28,340 miles
  • 2009 – 22,201 miles
  • 2008 – 19,755 miles
  • 2007 – 16,598 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,158 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Cross threaded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Reversing light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,158 miles (+7,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    98,158 miles
    Test number
    417635310251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass90,206 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    460707334699
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Cross threaded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  3. Fail90,206 miles (+9,695)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,206 miles
    Test number
    300837470145
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged Cross threaded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryReversing light not working

  4. Pass80,511 miles (+6,541)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    80,511 miles
    Test number
    601982194334
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass73,970 miles (+4,628)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    73,970 miles
    Test number
    630022082672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,342 miles (+343)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    69,342 miles
    Test number
    719289819107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass68,999 miles (+1,399)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,999 miles
    Test number
    898683508188
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass67,600 miles (+74)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,600 miles
    Test number
    891726234161
    • MinorNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail67,526 miles (+1,648)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,526 miles
    Test number
    302940347989
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass65,878 miles (+2,534)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    65,878 miles
    Test number
    922332042959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,344 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,344 miles
    Test number
    267043602840
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail63,344 miles (+5,690)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,344 miles
    Test number
    593078177621
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass57,654 miles (+5,679)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,654 miles
    Test number
    656877007590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,975 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    51,975 miles
    Test number
    327813925000
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail51,975 miles (+4,561)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,975 miles
    Test number
    919663925031
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass47,414 miles (+5,947)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,414 miles
    Test number
    169084914031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,467 miles (+3,929)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,467 miles
    Test number
    549184013094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass37,538 miles (+5,457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    37,538 miles
    Test number
    446976012098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass32,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    356398611088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,081 miles1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    215808911087
    • FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Fail32,081 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    349578211059
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass32,081 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    32,081 miles
    Test number
    827458311005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,340 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,340 miles
    Test number
    754817920003
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges badly worn plus cracks and cuts recommended replacement
    • NoteTracking recommended

  24. Fail28,340 miles (+6,139)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,340 miles
    Test number
    474647420053
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres inner edges badly worn plus cracks and cuts recommended replacement
    • NoteTracking recommended

  25. Pass22,201 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,201 miles
    Test number
    522909409028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass19,755 miles (+3,157)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    940446118096
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass16,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    16,598 miles
    Test number
    624509307062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XMO

Does LM52 XMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XMO is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XMO?
The MOT on LM52 XMO is valid until 10 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XMO done?
LM52 XMO was recorded at 98,158 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 4,273 miles a year.
Has LM52 XMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XMO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LM52 XMO 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 XMO find?
LM52 XMO passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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