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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 ELXMOT history

LB54 ELX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 218,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2023
Mileage
218,264 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
10,349 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ELX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2023
Latest MOT test
16 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ELX was last recorded at 218,264 miles on 16 May 2022, 1,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,398 miles · 2 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
1,866 miles
Average per year
10,349 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 218,264 miles
  • 2021 – 216,398 miles
  • 2020 – 212,608 miles
  • 2019 – 208,657 miles
  • 2018 – 202,111 miles
  • 2017 – 195,413 miles
  • 2016 – 186,406 miles
  • 2015 – 177,528 miles
  • 2014 – 170,548 miles
  • 2013 – 161,960 miles
  • 2012 – 146,179 miles
  • 2011 – 121,370 miles
  • 2010 – 87,546 miles
  • 2009 – 82,571 miles
  • 2008 – 70,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,264 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,264 miles (+1,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    218,264 miles
    Test number
    173421517102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass216,398 miles (+3,790)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    216,398 miles
    Test number
    317249137689
    • MinorOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass212,608 miles (+3,951)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    212,608 miles
    Test number
    807981687396
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  4. Pass208,657 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    208,657 miles
    Test number
    515563372065
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front wheel arch corroded

  5. Fail208,657 miles (+6,546)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,657 miles
    Test number
    614918341276
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front wheel arch corroded

  6. Pass202,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    202,111 miles
    Test number
    305211964702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail202,111 miles (+6,698)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,111 miles
    Test number
    577590170078
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush front mount (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  8. Pass195,413 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    195,413 miles
    Test number
    552027671469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  9. Fail195,411 miles (+9,005)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,411 miles
    Test number
    530106512247
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  10. Pass186,406 miles (+8,878)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    186,406 miles
    Test number
    489406811135
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm only (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryLow brake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryNail in N/S/R tyre
    • AdvisorySlight play in N/S/F lower arm inner front mounting bush

  11. Pass177,528 miles (+6,980)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    177,528 miles
    Test number
    849769975057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass170,548 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    170,548 miles
    Test number
    707115284090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail170,545 miles (+8,585)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,545 miles
    Test number
    246114084033
    • DangerousSerpentine belt shredding
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass161,960 miles (+15,781)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    161,960 miles
    Test number
    199887783093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass146,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    146,179 miles
    Test number
    445813052046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,179 miles (+24,809)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,179 miles
    Test number
    885602052022
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass121,370 miles (+33,824)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    121,370 miles
    Test number
    806231561000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,546 miles (+4,975)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    87,546 miles
    Test number
    470300840037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,571 miles (+12,262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    82,571 miles
    Test number
    214832569026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass70,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,309 miles
    Test number
    693488928067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,309 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,309 miles
    Test number
    854188428080
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LB54 ELX

Does LB54 ELX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 ELX expired on 15 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ELX?
The MOT on LB54 ELX expired on 15 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 ELX done?
LB54 ELX was recorded at 218,264 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2022, an average of 10,349 miles a year.
Has LB54 ELX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ELX has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LB54 ELX 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 ELX find?
LB54 ELX passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear.

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