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Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,781 cc

LM52 XZXMOT history

LM52 XZX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 21 MOT tests, with 172,162 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.

LM52 XZX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,162 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
21 passed · 0 failed
Per year
8,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 XZX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 XZX was last recorded at 172,162 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 8,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
163,900 miles · 18 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
8,262 miles
Average per year
8,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,162 miles
  • 2025 – 163,900 miles
  • 2024 – 155,488 miles
  • 2023 – 147,993 miles
  • 2022 – 143,366 miles
  • 2021 – 138,137 miles
  • 2020 – 135,293 miles
  • 2019 – 128,659 miles
  • 2018 – 122,187 miles
  • 2017 – 113,547 miles
  • 2016 – 105,202 miles
  • 2015 – 95,939 miles
  • 2014 – 86,597 miles
  • 2013 – 76,092 miles
  • 2012 – 62,505 miles
  • 2011 – 50,606 miles
  • 2010 – 36,511 miles
  • 2009 – 24,633 miles
  • 2008 – 17,853 miles
  • 2007 – 14,610 miles
  • 2006 – 12,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,162 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,162 miles (+8,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,162 miles
    Test number
    357334045024
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass163,900 miles (+8,412)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    163,900 miles
    Test number
    719993745994
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass155,488 miles (+7,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,488 miles
    Test number
    507053054951
    • AdvisoryBoot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass147,993 miles (+4,627)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    147,993 miles
    Test number
    727550347815

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass143,366 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    143,366 miles
    Test number
    967043726833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass138,137 miles (+2,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    138,137 miles
    Test number
    917047389880
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass135,293 miles (+6,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,293 miles
    Test number
    712911405765
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield rear fixing broken
  8. Pass128,659 miles (+6,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    128,659 miles
    Test number
    519691923980
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass122,187 miles (+8,640)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,187 miles
    Test number
    122270137010
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak sump plug
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  10. Pass113,547 miles (+8,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    113,547 miles
    Test number
    482679050694
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY ON OFFSIDE FRONT STEERING ARM.
  11. Pass105,202 miles (+9,263)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    139774853010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,939 miles (+9,342)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,939 miles
    Test number
    197133115487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass86,597 miles (+10,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,597 miles
    Test number
    529261524024
    • NoteSlight play on nearside front wheel possibly due to wear in steering rack arm.
  14. Pass76,092 miles (+13,587)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,092 miles
    Test number
    726104923020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,505 miles (+11,899)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    62,505 miles
    Test number
    456316012020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass50,606 miles (+14,095)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,606 miles
    Test number
    777799211013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass36,511 miles (+11,878)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    36,511 miles
    Test number
    972190020022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,633 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,633 miles
    Test number
    193751629025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass17,853 miles (+3,243)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,853 miles
    Test number
    972981428006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass14,610 miles (+2,425)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,610 miles
    Test number
    194418317464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass12,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,185 miles
    Test number
    311577726096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 XZX

Does LM52 XZX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 XZX is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 XZX?
The MOT on LM52 XZX is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 XZX done?
LM52 XZX was recorded at 172,162 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 8,010 miles a year.
Has LM52 XZX ever failed its MOT?
No. LM52 XZX has passed all 21 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on LM52 XZX 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 XZX find?
LM52 XZX passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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