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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LM52 XYWMOT history

LM52 XYW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.

LM52 XYW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
115,497 mi
At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XYW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
3 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XYW was last recorded at 115,497 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 5,630 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,867 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,630 miles
Average per year
5,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,497 miles
  • 2025 – 109,867 miles
  • 2024 – 105,220 miles
  • 2023 – 102,783 miles
  • 2022 – 98,321 miles
  • 2021 – 97,101 miles
  • 2020 – 93,319 miles
  • 2019 – 84,345 miles
  • 2018 – 78,696 miles
  • 2017 – 73,858 miles
  • 2016 – 68,846 miles
  • 2015 – 63,124 miles
  • 2014 – 56,085 miles
  • 2013 – 50,467 miles
  • 2012 – 42,949 miles
  • 2011 – 35,777 miles
  • 2010 – 30,793 miles
  • 2009 – 26,297 miles
  • 2008 – 21,026 miles
  • 2007 – 15,361 miles
  • 2006 – 10,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,497 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

29 tests since 9 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,497 miles (+5,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    115,497 miles
    Test number
    321718958448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Pass109,867 miles (+4,647)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    109,867 miles
    Test number
    293325964539
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint/sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,220 miles (+2,437)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,220 miles
    Test number
    862703801326
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Not releasing fully

  4. Pass102,783 miles (+4,462)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    102,783 miles
    Test number
    103226011981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,321 miles (+1,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,321 miles
    Test number
    913009634175
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center pipe sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass97,101 miles (+3,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,101 miles
    Test number
    422349010636
    • AdvisoryENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  7. Pass93,319 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,319 miles
    Test number
    663387769487
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  8. Fail93,315 miles (+8,970)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,315 miles
    Test number
    330071165255
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  9. Pass84,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    343570840114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail84,345 miles (+5,649)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,345 miles
    Test number
    392877115045
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass78,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    536180825222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail78,696 miles (+4,838)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,696 miles
    Test number
    407810217950
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass73,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    615532325730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail73,858 miles (+5,012)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,858 miles
    Test number
    534449159086
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass68,846 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,846 miles
    Test number
    599811647611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    708117145082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,124 miles (+7,039)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,124 miles
    Test number
    148377245081
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,085 miles (+5,618)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    56,085 miles
    Test number
    917270854045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,467 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    148716743083
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  20. Fail50,467 miles (+7,518)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,467 miles
    Test number
    165596043016
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  21. Pass42,949 miles (+7,172)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,949 miles
    Test number
    157053852068
    • NoteCoolant leak

  22. Pass35,777 miles (+4,984)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,777 miles
    Test number
    169315841060
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass30,793 miles (+4,496)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    30,793 miles
    Test number
    774563140067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,297 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    26,297 miles
    Test number
    134033849494
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail26,297 miles (+5,271)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,297 miles
    Test number
    870572049019
    • FailureNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass21,026 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    21,026 miles
    Test number
    722763848045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail21,026 miles (+5,665)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,026 miles
    Test number
    221293748091
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  28. Pass15,361 miles (+4,692)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,361 miles
    Test number
    501484747000
    • NotePower steering hose damp
    • NoteRear wiperblade split

  29. Pass10,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    10,669 miles
    Test number
    250189106086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XYW

Does LM52 XYW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XYW is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XYW?
The MOT on LM52 XYW is valid until 21 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 XYW done?
LM52 XYW was recorded at 115,497 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,213 miles a year.
Has LM52 XYW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XYW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2020.
Has the mileage on LM52 XYW 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 XYW find?
LM52 XYW passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess.

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