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Black · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

LM52 YSKMOT history

LM52 YSK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 163,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

LM52 YSK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
163,089 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YSK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YSK was last recorded at 163,089 miles on 5 May 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,053 miles · 2 May 2026
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
6,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,089 miles
  • 2025 – 162,092 miles
  • 2024 – 156,498 miles
  • 2022 – 144,910 miles
  • 2021 – 133,453 miles
  • 2020 – 125,207 miles
  • 2018 – 123,399 miles
  • 2016 – 112,594 miles
  • 2015 – 105,920 miles
  • 2014 – 97,568 miles
  • 2013 – 89,434 miles
  • 2012 – 80,432 miles
  • 2011 – 76,933 miles
  • 2010 – 69,128 miles
  • 2009 – 62,385 miles
  • 2008 – 55,362 miles
  • 2007 – 47,809 miles
  • 2006 – 41,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,089 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    163,089 miles
    Test number
    956815952811
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail163,053 miles (+758)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,053 miles
    Test number
    276861807689
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working do not switch off (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around inner tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail162,295 miles (+203)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,295 miles
    Test number
    200779795503
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail162,092 miles (+5,594)4 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,092 miles
    Test number
    573941911187
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  5. Pass156,498 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    156,498 miles
    Test number
    199796308503
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail156,493 miles (+11,583)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,493 miles
    Test number
    865538657740
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass144,910 miles (+11,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,910 miles
    Test number
    237302189405
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass133,453 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    133,453 miles
    Test number
    854622709324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,433 miles (+8,226)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,433 miles
    Test number
    530943568829
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass125,207 miles (+1,808)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    125,207 miles
    Test number
    115953965161
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  11. Pass123,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,399 miles
    Test number
    826406372042
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail123,399 miles (+10,805)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,399 miles
    Test number
    993003097237
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass112,594 miles (+6,674)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,594 miles
    Test number
    366653582301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass105,920 miles (+8,352)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    105,920 miles
    Test number
    228448695424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  15. Pass97,568 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    97,568 miles
    Test number
    266035004284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail97,567 miles (+8,133)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,567 miles
    Test number
    315364504250
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass89,434 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    89,434 miles
    Test number
    565997393103
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail89,434 miles (+9,002)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,434 miles
    Test number
    879047193183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass80,432 miles (+3,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,432 miles
    Test number
    395559702294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass76,933 miles (+7,805)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,933 miles
    Test number
    585670371055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,128 miles (+6,743)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,128 miles
    Test number
    361835860033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Fail62,385 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    274522369000
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall crack in n/s mirror

  23. Pass62,385 miles (+7,023)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,385 miles
    Test number
    742952769070
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSmall crack in n/s mirror

  24. Pass55,362 miles (+7,553)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    824003968008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,809 miles (+6,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    814445867041
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass41,720 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    41,720 miles
    Test number
    992998066091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,114 miles
    Test number
    500344436076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YSK

Does LM52 YSK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YSK is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YSK?
The MOT on LM52 YSK is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YSK done?
LM52 YSK was recorded at 163,089 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,024 miles a year.
Has LM52 YSK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YSK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LM52 YSK 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 YSK find?
LM52 YSK passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks around inner tyre; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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