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Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB54 BNZMOT history

LB54 BNZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 203,462 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2023
Mileage
203,462 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2022
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,362 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 BNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 BNZ was last recorded at 203,462 miles on 23 Aug 2022, 12,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,685 miles · 10 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
12,777 miles
Average per year
10,362 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,462 miles
  • 2021 – 190,685 miles
  • 2020 – 181,793 miles
  • 2018 – 169,145 miles
  • 2017 – 161,103 miles
  • 2016 – 153,234 miles
  • 2015 – 146,512 miles
  • 2014 – 136,726 miles
  • 2013 – 124,465 miles
  • 2012 – 110,871 miles
  • 2011 – 98,357 miles
  • 2010 – 89,051 miles
  • 2009 – 79,860 miles
  • 2008 – 68,167 miles
  • 2007 – 51,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,462 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 28 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,462 miles (+12,777)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    203,462 miles
    Test number
    606631203043
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass190,685 miles (+8,892)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    190,685 miles
    Test number
    938547465290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass181,793 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    181,793 miles
    Test number
    928205019743
    • AdvisoryN/S/F WHEEL ARCH HAS RUST

  4. Fail181,793 miles (+12,648)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,793 miles
    Test number
    211426169378
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/S/F WHEEL ARCH HAS RUST

  5. Pass169,145 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    169,145 miles
    Test number
    778667602278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass161,103 miles (+7,869)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    161,103 miles
    Test number
    353383771578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass153,234 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    153,234 miles
    Test number
    432013878499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Fail153,234 miles (+6,722)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,234 miles
    Test number
    933369971808
    • Repaired at testFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass146,512 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    146,512 miles
    Test number
    559066461648
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  10. Fail146,512 miles (+9,786)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,512 miles
    Test number
    188449815844
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureBattery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHalfshaft bolt loose (4.2.B.3)
    • FailureSpeed limiter insecure (6.5.B.1)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  11. Pass136,726 miles (+12,261)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    136,726 miles
    Test number
    115325124321
    • NoteBoth front cv gators damaged but prventing dirt.

  12. Pass124,465 miles (+13,594)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,465 miles
    Test number
    316825023394
    • NoteNsf tyre close to the legal limit
    • NoteOsf tyre on the legal limit
    • NoteRear brake pads on the legal limit of 1.5mm recommend replacement

  13. Pass110,871 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,871 miles
    Test number
    499358622480
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail110,871 miles (+12,514)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,871 miles
    Test number
    755168622345
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass98,357 miles (+9,306)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    98,357 miles
    Test number
    447705701344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail89,051 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    283914020395
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass89,051 miles (+9,191)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    89,051 miles
    Test number
    572754120300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,860 miles (+11,693)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    79,860 miles
    Test number
    240138019374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass68,167 miles (+16,543)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    68,167 miles
    Test number
    632186218348
    • NoteNear side rear tyre wearing close to wear bar i ndicators

  20. Pass51,624 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    51,624 miles
    Test number
    194792667333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine undertray damaged

Questions about LB54 BNZ

Does LB54 BNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 BNZ expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 BNZ?
The MOT on LB54 BNZ expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 BNZ done?
LB54 BNZ was recorded at 203,462 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2022, an average of 10,362 miles a year.
Has LB54 BNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 BNZ has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on LB54 BNZ 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 LB54 BNZ find?
LB54 BNZ passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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