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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB54 EMKMOT history

LB54 EMK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 98,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2026
Mileage
98,961 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EMK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 EMK was last recorded at 98,961 miles on 24 Sept 2025, 12,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,866 miles · 20 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
12,095 miles
Average per year
4,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 98,961 miles
  • 2024 – 86,866 miles
  • 2023 – 79,607 miles
  • 2022 – 67,909 miles
  • 2021 – 61,439 miles
  • 2020 – 58,523 miles
  • 2019 – 55,002 miles
  • 2018 – 52,354 miles
  • 2017 – 50,503 miles
  • 2016 – 49,923 miles
  • 2015 – 46,830 miles
  • 2014 – 35,698 miles
  • 2013 – 29,488 miles
  • 2012 – 27,934 miles
  • 2011 – 25,867 miles
  • 2010 – 23,910 miles
  • 2009 – 19,321 miles
  • 2008 – 16,271 miles
  • 2007 – 11,405 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,961 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,961 miles (+12,095)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,961 miles
    Test number
    427465351715
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass86,866 miles (+7,259)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    86,866 miles
    Test number
    331454064444
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

  3. Pass79,607 miles (+11,698)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    79,607 miles
    Test number
    956714681713
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass67,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    917608499234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail67,909 miles (+6,470)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    937463235084
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass61,439 miles (+2,916)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    61,439 miles
    Test number
    690308482462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass58,523 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    58,523 miles
    Test number
    648917001068
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail58,523 miles (+3,521)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,523 miles
    Test number
    282959834628
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass55,002 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    816297089877
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail55,002 miles (+2,648)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,002 miles
    Test number
    736586183230
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass52,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    52,354 miles
    Test number
    325334565820
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail52,354 miles (+1,851)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,354 miles
    Test number
    532365373737
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass50,503 miles (+580)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    50,503 miles
    Test number
    625552527052
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass49,923 miles (+3,093)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    615847617085
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre stepped
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass46,830 miles (+11,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    46,830 miles
    Test number
    267412456814
    • AdvisoryFront Number Plate Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass35,698 miles (+6,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    35,698 miles
    Test number
    638453394285
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass29,488 miles (+1,554)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,488 miles
    Test number
    637004393281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass27,934 miles (+2,067)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    27,934 miles
    Test number
    499671602345
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront reg plate cracked but still secure

  19. Pass25,867 miles (+1,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,867 miles
    Test number
    706343431300
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass23,910 miles (+4,589)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    23,910 miles
    Test number
    480865830488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass19,321 miles (+3,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    19,321 miles
    Test number
    483502849452
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass16,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    16,271 miles
    Test number
    350865448320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail16,271 miles (+4,866)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,271 miles
    Test number
    710035748322
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass11,405 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    11,405 miles
    Test number
    921438047334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 EMK

Does LB54 EMK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 EMK expired on 23 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EMK?
The MOT on LB54 EMK expired on 23 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 EMK done?
LB54 EMK was recorded at 98,961 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2025, an average of 4,925 miles a year.
Has LB54 EMK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EMK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 EMK 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 EMK find?
LB54 EMK passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 6 more.

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