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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

L54 LAOMOT history

L54 LAO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 23 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 17 MOT tests, with 86,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

L54 LAO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Dec 2026
Mileage
86,803 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
17
16 passed · 1 failed
Per year
5,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L54 LAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L54 LAO was last recorded at 86,803 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 7,193 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,610 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,193 miles
Average per year
5,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,803 miles
  • 2024 – 79,610 miles
  • 2023 – 71,354 miles
  • 2022 – 64,354 miles
  • 2021 – 57,263 miles
  • 2020 – 52,977 miles
  • 2019 – 50,463 miles
  • 2018 – 49,171 miles
  • 2017 – 47,513 miles
  • 2016 – 46,020 miles
  • 2015 – 44,377 miles
  • 2014 – 42,019 miles
  • 2013 – 36,621 miles
  • 2012 – 21,179 miles
  • 2011 – 10,308 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,803 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

17 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,803 miles (+7,193)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    86,803 miles
    Test number
    996814706943
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass79,610 miles (+8,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    79,610 miles
    Test number
    697383356806
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass71,354 miles (+7,000)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    71,354 miles
    Test number
    511520088695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,354 miles (+7,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    64,354 miles
    Test number
    202403961469
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (205/5516) (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass57,263 miles (+4,286)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    57,263 miles
    Test number
    638801418740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass52,977 miles (+2,514)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,977 miles
    Test number
    767311845239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass50,463 miles (+1,292)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,463 miles
    Test number
    594621423394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass49,171 miles (+1,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    49,171 miles
    Test number
    861868558504
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES BELOW 2.0mm LEGAL LIMIT IS 1.6mm
  9. Pass47,513 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    47,513 miles
    Test number
    287734156591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,020 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    46,020 miles
    Test number
    227992587504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass44,377 miles (+2,358)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,377 miles
    Test number
    333338620155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass42,019 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,019 miles
    Test number
    406048234344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass36,621 miles (+15,442)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    36,621 miles
    Test number
    696902633392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass21,179 miles (+10,871)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,179 miles
    Test number
    776709532398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass10,308 miles (+1,260)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    10,308 miles
    Test number
    439692041385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass9,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    9,048 miles
    Test number
    896351051183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail9,048 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,048 miles
    Test number
    945941251161
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about L54 LAO

Does L54 LAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L54 LAO is valid until 23 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L54 LAO?
The MOT on L54 LAO is valid until 23 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L54 LAO done?
L54 LAO was recorded at 86,803 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,346 miles a year.
Has L54 LAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L54 LAO has failed 1 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2011.
Has the mileage on L54 LAO 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 L54 LAO find?
L54 LAO passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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