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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc

LM52 YSVMOT history

LM52 YSV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2003. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 140,710 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LM52 YSV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
140,710 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 YSV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
28 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 YSV was last recorded at 140,710 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,651 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
6,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,710 miles
  • 2025 – 140,651 miles
  • 2024 – 128,749 miles
  • 2023 – 111,878 miles
  • 2022 – 101,970 miles
  • 2021 – 91,492 miles
  • 2020 – 82,194 miles
  • 2019 – 75,496 miles
  • 2018 – 73,362 miles
  • 2017 – 72,015 miles
  • 2016 – 70,583 miles
  • 2015 – 68,834 miles
  • 2014 – 67,058 miles
  • 2013 – 65,540 miles
  • 2012 – 61,446 miles
  • 2011 – 50,078 miles
  • 2010 – 43,943 miles
  • 2009 – 34,443 miles
  • 2008 – 26,133 miles
  • 2007 – 18,724 miles
  • 2006 – 14,442 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,710 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,710 miles (+59)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    140,710 miles
    Test number
    924629440156
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass140,651 miles (+11,902)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,651 miles
    Test number
    471153066702
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass128,749 miles (+16,871)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    128,749 miles
    Test number
    639006031550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass111,878 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    111,878 miles
    Test number
    967995918441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass101,970 miles (+10,478)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    101,970 miles
    Test number
    564940326494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    91,492 miles
    Test number
    289558960602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail91,489 miles (+9,295)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,489 miles
    Test number
    278869987318
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect all shocks (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass82,194 miles (+6,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    82,194 miles
    Test number
    754154288897
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass75,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    825889086712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail75,496 miles (+2,134)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,496 miles
    Test number
    821711082666
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  11. Pass73,362 miles (+1,347)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    73,362 miles
    Test number
    255756129592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass72,015 miles (+1,432)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    72,015 miles
    Test number
    632634922469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass70,583 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,583 miles
    Test number
    123692630905
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail70,577 miles (+1,743)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,577 miles
    Test number
    879068387820
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass68,834 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    68,834 miles
    Test number
    908904585138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail67,058 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    697447804210
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  17. Pass67,058 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    729187304272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,540 miles (+4,094)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    65,540 miles
    Test number
    317461913272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,446 miles (+11,368)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    61,446 miles
    Test number
    825335012201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,078 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,078 miles
    Test number
    878034611208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a small screw in centre 3/4 tread
  21. Fail50,078 miles (+6,135)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,078 miles
    Test number
    195993511234
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre has a small screw in centre 3/4 tread
  22. Pass43,943 miles (+9,500)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    43,943 miles
    Test number
    563024630065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    102229619497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail34,443 miles (+8,310)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,443 miles
    Test number
    912899819040
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
  25. Pass26,133 miles (+7,409)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,133 miles
    Test number
    594160938027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,724 miles (+4,282)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,724 miles
    Test number
    744082337082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass14,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    14,442 miles
    Test number
    450163426069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 YSV

Does LM52 YSV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM52 YSV is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM52 YSV?
The MOT on LM52 YSV is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM52 YSV done?
LM52 YSV was recorded at 140,710 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 6,126 miles a year.
Has LM52 YSV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 YSV has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LM52 YSV 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 YSV find?
LM52 YSV passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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