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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB54 GCFMOT history

LB54 GCF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,905 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Jan 2024
Mileage
198,905 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 GCF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 GCF was last recorded at 198,905 miles on 5 Jan 2023, 10,624 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,281 miles · 24 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
10,624 miles
Average per year
10,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 198,905 miles
  • 2022 – 188,281 miles
  • 2021 – 176,216 miles
  • 2019 – 158,579 miles
  • 2018 – 145,808 miles
  • 2017 – 135,288 miles
  • 2016 – 124,881 miles
  • 2015 – 114,676 miles
  • 2014 – 103,256 miles
  • 2013 – 93,654 miles
  • 2012 – 80,721 miles
  • 2011 – 69,085 miles
  • 2009 – 55,284 miles
  • 2008 – 47,984 miles
  • 2007 – 39,857 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,905 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,905 miles (+10,624)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    198,905 miles
    Test number
    995565690226
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,281 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    188,281 miles
    Test number
    733459353271
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backing plate rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail188,281 miles (+12,065)1 dangerous1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,281 miles
    Test number
    228052694675
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake backing plate rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake backing plate rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass176,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    176,216 miles
    Test number
    364653836066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail176,216 miles (+17,637)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,216 miles
    Test number
    772601156638
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass158,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,579 miles
    Test number
    224132687355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

  7. Fail158,579 miles (+12,771)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,579 miles
    Test number
    872417021383
    • 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 aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has cut in side wall

  8. Pass145,808 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    145,808 miles
    Test number
    886615081885
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded

  9. Fail145,808 miles (+10,520)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,808 miles
    Test number
    773818621786
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate corroded

  10. Pass135,288 miles (+10,407)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,288 miles
    Test number
    981322163135
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake back plate rusty

  11. Pass124,881 miles (+10,205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    124,881 miles
    Test number
    120379198233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass114,676 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    114,676 miles
    Test number
    917454005254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs discoloured

  13. Fail114,676 miles (+11,420)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,676 miles
    Test number
    738124405297
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside rear brake discs discoloured

  14. Pass103,256 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    103,256 miles
    Test number
    698658064198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail103,249 miles (+9,595)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,249 miles
    Test number
    517947164129
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail93,654 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,654 miles
    Test number
    528593343178
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

  17. Pass93,654 miles (+12,933)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    93,654 miles
    Test number
    925413643173
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN INNER EDGES

  18. Pass80,721 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2013
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    287955032164
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail80,721 miles (+11,636)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    586995632171
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass69,085 miles (+13,801)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2012
    Odometer
    69,085 miles
    Test number
    249080541191
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass55,284 miles (+7,300)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    55,284 miles
    Test number
    150437909383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,984 miles (+8,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,984 miles
    Test number
    643468388211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass39,857 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    39,857 miles
    Test number
    480468387228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 GCF

Does LB54 GCF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 GCF expired on 26 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 GCF?
The MOT on LB54 GCF expired on 26 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 GCF done?
LB54 GCF was recorded at 198,905 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2023, an average of 10,446 miles a year.
Has LB54 GCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 GCF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 GCF 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 GCF find?
LB54 GCF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2023 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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