Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,984 cc

LM52 XZFMOT history

LM52 XZF is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 151,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2024.

LM52 XZF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Mar 2024
Mileage
151,148 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2024
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,764 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LM52 XZF in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XZF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
29 May 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM52 XZF was last recorded at 151,148 miles on 29 May 2024, 4,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,249 miles · 9 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,899 miles
Average per year
6,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,148 miles
  • 2023 – 146,249 miles
  • 2022 – 143,191 miles
  • 2021 – 136,837 miles
  • 2020 – 131,465 miles
  • 2019 – 120,232 miles
  • 2018 – 111,979 miles
  • 2017 – 107,042 miles
  • 2016 – 101,455 miles
  • 2015 – 95,694 miles
  • 2014 – 89,013 miles
  • 2013 – 83,431 miles
  • 2012 – 76,271 miles
  • 2011 – 68,963 miles
  • 2010 – 62,040 miles
  • 2009 – 51,447 miles
  • 2008 – 43,105 miles
  • 2007 – 33,786 miles
  • 2006 – 27,073 miles
  • 2005 – 26,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail151,148 miles
  • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryLight corrosion underneath all over

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Slight wear showing in o/s steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

32 tests since 21 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail151,148 miles (+4,899)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,148 miles
    Test number
    366188530390
    • MajorFront Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion underneath all over

  2. Pass146,249 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    146,249 miles
    Test number
    570531701649
    • AdvisorySlight wear showing in o/s steering rack

  3. Fail146,243 miles (+3,052)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,243 miles
    Test number
    177059281866
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight wear showing in o/s steering rack

  4. Pass143,191 miles (+6,354)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    143,191 miles
    Test number
    150840555656
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass136,837 miles (+5,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    136,837 miles
    Test number
    838657809938
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass131,465 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,465 miles
    Test number
    434471864689
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail131,462 miles (+11,230)1 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,462 miles
    Test number
    871909723206
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass120,232 miles (+278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,232 miles
    Test number
    304485606020
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail119,954 miles (+7,975)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,954 miles
    Test number
    280201102459
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass111,979 miles (+4,937)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,979 miles
    Test number
    188292800837
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass107,042 miles (+76)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    107,042 miles
    Test number
    278023745277
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail106,966 miles (+5,511)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,966 miles
    Test number
    953255228780
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass101,455 miles (+5,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,455 miles
    Test number
    977316773231
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass95,694 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    95,694 miles
    Test number
    706565055029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,589 miles (+6,576)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,589 miles
    Test number
    158939945030
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  16. Pass89,013 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    89,013 miles
    Test number
    697494534032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,980 miles (+5,549)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,980 miles
    Test number
    475181634001
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  18. Pass83,431 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    188939453022
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount deteriated
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteSlight leak from steering rack

  19. Fail83,431 miles (+7,160)4 failures2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,431 miles
    Test number
    135237553486
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount deteriated
    • NoteFuel filter corroded
    • NoteRear discs corroded
    • NoteSlight leak from steering rack

  20. Pass76,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    748199032003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,271 miles (+7,308)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,271 miles
    Test number
    896579532026
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass68,963 miles (+6,923)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    68,963 miles
    Test number
    645193751098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    62,040 miles
    Test number
    703403640094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,040 miles (+10,593)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,040 miles
    Test number
    473023140055
    • 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)

  25. Pass51,447 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    384514549052
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount starting to deteriorate-still supported
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear in centre

  26. Fail51,447 miles (+8,342)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,447 miles
    Test number
    810893949083
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount starting to deteriorate-still supported
    • NoteNearside front tyre starting to wear in centre

  27. Pass43,105 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    43,105 miles
    Test number
    700234948009
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail43,085 miles (+9,299)2 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,085 miles
    Test number
    431263348033
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass33,786 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,786 miles
    Test number
    674206647008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass27,073 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    27,073 miles
    Test number
    304508936019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass27,065 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    27,065 miles
    Test number
    182103526055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass26,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    26,440 miles
    Test number
    353835755354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XZF

Does LM52 XZF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 XZF expired on 8 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XZF?
The MOT on LM52 XZF expired on 8 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 XZF done?
LM52 XZF was recorded at 151,148 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2024, an average of 6,764 miles a year.
Has LM52 XZF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 XZF has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LM52 XZF 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 XZF find?
LM52 XZF failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2024 with 6 major defects and 6 advisories: front inner brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; offside rear coil spring fractured or broken, and 9 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LM52X registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.