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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LB54 ENKMOT history

LB54 ENK is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,827 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2025
Mileage
185,827 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 ENK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 ENK was last recorded at 185,827 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 625 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,202 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
625 miles
Average per year
9,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 185,827 miles
  • 2023 – 171,790 miles
  • 2022 – 155,821 miles
  • 2021 – 148,779 miles
  • 2020 – 140,926 miles
  • 2019 – 139,387 miles
  • 2018 – 117,185 miles
  • 2017 – 105,433 miles
  • 2016 – 92,686 miles
  • 2015 – 87,136 miles
  • 2014 – 80,530 miles
  • 2012 – 68,181 miles
  • 2011 – 59,878 miles
  • 2010 – 49,956 miles
  • 2009 – 41,359 miles
  • 2008 – 30,277 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,827 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnder body corrode

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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,827 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    185,827 miles
    Test number
    177519230504
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrode
  2. Fail185,821 miles (+619)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,821 miles
    Test number
    391078942478
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrode
  3. Fail185,202 miles (+13,412)1 dangerous12 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,202 miles
    Test number
    440050065390
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced seal corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated inner cords exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre badly cracked / perished with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear body corrosion
  4. Pass171,790 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    171,790 miles
    Test number
    346182433064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail171,785 miles (+15,964)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,785 miles
    Test number
    437785708168
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass155,821 miles (+7,042)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,821 miles
    Test number
    182620795187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass148,779 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    148,779 miles
    Test number
    574690439258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReg plates slight damage
  8. Fail148,779 miles (+7,853)1 dangerous3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,779 miles
    Test number
    687749163995
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReg plates slight damage
  9. Pass140,926 miles (+1,539)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    140,926 miles
    Test number
    695749627142
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres stepped
  10. Fail139,387 miles (+22,202)7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,387 miles
    Test number
    594409761380
    • MajorEmissions not tested Throttle not very responsive (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished/stepped
  11. Pass117,185 miles (+11,752)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    117,185 miles
    Test number
    451561528328
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trail bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass105,433 miles (+7,528)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    105,433 miles
    Test number
    721179600504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,905 miles (+5,219)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    97,905 miles
    Test number
    155845671875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass92,686 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    92,686 miles
    Test number
    594233411668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail92,680 miles (+5,544)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,680 miles
    Test number
    724997980926
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  16. Pass87,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    625985415043
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail87,131 miles (+6,601)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,131 miles
    Test number
    808385415068
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass80,530 miles (+12,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,530 miles
    Test number
    219536604044
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass68,181 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,181 miles
    Test number
    456852612025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass59,878 miles (+9,922)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,878 miles
    Test number
    326587511095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,956 miles (+8,597)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,956 miles
    Test number
    412201520083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,359 miles (+11,082)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,359 miles
    Test number
    521823819089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,277 miles
    Test number
    584165428092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 ENK

Does LB54 ENK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 ENK expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 ENK?
The MOT on LB54 ENK expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 ENK done?
LB54 ENK was recorded at 185,827 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 9,225 miles a year.
Has LB54 ENK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 ENK has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 ENK 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 ENK find?
LB54 ENK passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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