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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 EWPMOT history

LB54 EWP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 143,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Oct 2025
Mileage
143,229 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 EWP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 EWP was last recorded at 143,229 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 11,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Nov 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 2 Jan 2015: 82,956 miles, lower than 726,920 miles on 31 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
131,952 miles · 1 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
11,277 miles
Average per year
7,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,229 miles
  • 2023 – 131,952 miles
  • 2022 – 129,291 miles
  • 2021 – 124,091 miles
  • 2019 – 120,426 miles
  • 2018 – 116,274 miles
  • 2016 – 108,593 miles
  • 2015 – 82,971 miles
  • 2013 – 726,920 miles
  • 2012 – 57,146 miles
  • 2011 – 50,677 miles
  • 2010 – 46,489 miles
  • 2009 – 38,156 miles
  • 2008 – 30,976 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,229 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi damage
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slight damage
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper Slight damage
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear vehicle strucher cover with under seal all around

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, 2019–2023

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear bumper damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 16 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,229 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,229 miles
    Test number
    474613635357
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi damage
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper Slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear vehicle strucher cover with under seal all around

  2. Fail143,227 miles (+11,275)2 dangerous2 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,227 miles
    Test number
    488066274395
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust flexi damage
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper Slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,952 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,952 miles
    Test number
    614739992853
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail131,950 miles (+2,659)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,950 miles
    Test number
    588359817565
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass129,291 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    129,291 miles
    Test number
    326624136564
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManagement light on

  6. Fail129,291 miles (+5,200)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,291 miles
    Test number
    785407779417
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryManagement light on

  7. Pass124,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    124,091 miles
    Test number
    931208209057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,091 miles (+3,665)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,091 miles
    Test number
    127945718509
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass120,426 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,426 miles
    Test number
    292679197518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

  10. Fail120,425 miles (+4,151)1 dangerous12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,425 miles
    Test number
    459056571842
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle covers fitted restricting inspection

  11. Pass116,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,274 miles
    Test number
    382929167593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,274 miles (+7,681)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,274 miles
    Test number
    760494242561
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass108,593 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,593 miles
    Test number
    811621593723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail108,592 miles (+13,640)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,592 miles
    Test number
    712950124346
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  15. Pass94,952 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    699449469200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres edged

  16. Fail94,952 miles (+11,981)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,952 miles
    Test number
    589072382675
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear discs rusty
    • AdvisoryRear tyres edged

  17. Pass82,971 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    82,971 miles
    Test number
    107955605033
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail82,956 miles (-643,964)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,956 miles
    Test number
    108482505041
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass726,920 miles (+654,284)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    726,920 miles
    Test number
    595825663308
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Fail72,636 miles (+15,490)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,636 miles
    Test number
    639632763391
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass57,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    57,146 miles
    Test number
    409571412476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail57,146 miles (+6,469)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,146 miles
    Test number
    895761512378
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass50,677 miles (+4,188)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,677 miles
    Test number
    648344601303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,489 miles (+8,333)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    46,489 miles
    Test number
    964753830337
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass38,156 miles (+7,180)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,156 miles
    Test number
    611805359361
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass30,976 miles (+7,853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,976 miles
    Test number
    534925168306
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass23,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    23,123 miles
    Test number
    200736518004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 EWP

Does LB54 EWP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 EWP expired on 31 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 EWP?
The MOT on LB54 EWP expired on 31 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 EWP done?
LB54 EWP was recorded at 143,229 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 7,156 miles a year.
Has LB54 EWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 EWP has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 EWP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 2 Jan 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 EWP find?
LB54 EWP passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with 10 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front exhaust flexi damage, and 7 more.

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