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LM52CSZ
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration LM52CSZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
21
Passes
11
Failures
65.63%
Pass Rate
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114 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 155,544 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Battery terminal insecure
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
1 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 155,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Battery terminal insecure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 149,836 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 149,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear parking brake effort low
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
18 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,465 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2024 9 Jun 202621 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 134,297 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear exterior door handle broken
21 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,297 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear exterior door handle broken
13 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,507 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,507 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 118,173 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray poor condition
- n/s rear tyre on limit
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 118,172 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- undertray poor condition
- n/s rear tyre on limit
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 109,015 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing irregular wear/stepping, also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 109,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone mount split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing irregular wear/stepping, also cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,943 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
17 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,943 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 90,651 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear tyre on 3mm
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
21 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,651 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high lamp broken (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb insecure (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear tyre on 3mm
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
5 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,192 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak
- Engine oil dipstick tube broken
5 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 82,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing uneven
- Oil leak
- Engine oil dipstick tube broken
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,597 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,024 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2015 9 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,884 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2014 9 Jun 20269 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,044 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,754 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2012 9 Jun 202618 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,958 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,195 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2010 9 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,568 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2009 9 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 31,301 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2008 9 Jun 202624 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,160 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2007 9 Jun 202623 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 27,160 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 21,505 MI
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LM52CSZ was registered on 2002-12-16
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