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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LM52 ZBLMOT history

LM52 ZBL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Oct 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 20 MOT tests, with 138,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2023.

LM52 ZBL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jun 2024
Mileage
138,292 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2023
MOT tests
20
18 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,132 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM52 ZBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Oct 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM52 ZBL was last recorded at 138,292 miles on 7 Jun 2023, 1,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
136,897 miles · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
1,395 miles
Average per year
6,132 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 138,292 miles
  • 2022 – 136,897 miles
  • 2020 – 133,794 miles
  • 2019 – 124,953 miles
  • 2018 – 115,151 miles
  • 2017 – 110,231 miles
  • 2016 – 103,336 miles
  • 2015 – 96,694 miles
  • 2014 – 91,216 miles
  • 2013 – 86,097 miles
  • 2012 – 81,357 miles
  • 2011 – 78,673 miles
  • 2010 – 72,754 miles
  • 2009 – 63,713 miles
  • 2008 – 54,396 miles
  • 2007 – 44,856 miles
  • 2006 – 37,400 miles
  • 2005 – 30,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,292 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear 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.

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,292 miles (+1,395)5 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    138,292 miles
    Test number
    987889496891
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass136,897 miles (+3,103)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    136,897 miles
    Test number
    887098625973
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass133,794 miles (+8,841)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    133,794 miles
    Test number
    655836719969
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass124,953 miles (+9,802)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    124,953 miles
    Test number
    300093066436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass115,151 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,151 miles
    Test number
    654788202785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass110,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,231 miles
    Test number
    788228034721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail110,231 miles (+6,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,231 miles
    Test number
    296524229063
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass103,336 miles (+6,642)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    103,336 miles
    Test number
    812470354266
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass96,694 miles (+5,478)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,694 miles
    Test number
    913600480913
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass91,216 miles (+5,119)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,216 miles
    Test number
    158077774277
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass86,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    86,097 miles
    Test number
    167299583295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail86,097 miles (+4,740)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,097 miles
    Test number
    449009383239
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass81,357 miles (+2,684)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    81,357 miles
    Test number
    636173572242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,673 miles (+5,919)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    78,673 miles
    Test number
    585251481285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,754 miles (+9,041)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,754 miles
    Test number
    561175970276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,713 miles (+9,317)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,713 miles
    Test number
    252809079284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass54,396 miles (+9,540)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    54,396 miles
    Test number
    570650398261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,856 miles (+7,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,856 miles
    Test number
    453735187285
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass37,400 miles (+7,253)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    37,400 miles
    Test number
    384961696255
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass30,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    30,147 miles
    Test number
    392730895255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM52 ZBL

Does LM52 ZBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM52 ZBL expired on 13 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM52 ZBL?
The MOT on LM52 ZBL expired on 13 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM52 ZBL done?
LM52 ZBL was recorded at 138,292 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2023, an average of 6,132 miles a year.
Has LM52 ZBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM52 ZBL has failed 2 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2017.
Has the mileage on LM52 ZBL 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 ZBL find?
LM52 ZBL passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2023 with 5 minor defects and 9 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 11 more.

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