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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LB54 JVJMOT history

LB54 JVJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 105,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
105,085 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 JVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
17 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 JVJ was last recorded at 105,085 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,192 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
893 miles
Average per year
4,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,085 miles
  • 2025 – 104,192 miles
  • 2024 – 102,999 miles
  • 2023 – 101,177 miles
  • 2022 – 99,259 miles
  • 2021 – 96,333 miles
  • 2020 – 93,130 miles
  • 2019 – 85,209 miles
  • 2018 – 77,996 miles
  • 2017 – 70,594 miles
  • 2016 – 65,936 miles
  • 2015 – 62,011 miles
  • 2014 – 57,786 miles
  • 2013 – 52,968 miles
  • 2012 – 47,925 miles
  • 2011 – 43,246 miles
  • 2010 – 39,661 miles
  • 2009 – 30,716 miles
  • 2008 – 23,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,085 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,085 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    105,085 miles
    Test number
    241156709858
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail105,082 miles (+890)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,082 miles
    Test number
    828203801082
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass104,192 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    104,192 miles
    Test number
    302906680235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,999 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    102,999 miles
    Test number
    274331094830
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail102,997 miles (+1,820)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,997 miles
    Test number
    695271500232
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass101,177 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    101,177 miles
    Test number
    247349888706
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail101,166 miles (+1,907)7 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,166 miles
    Test number
    411315709346
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (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 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))
    • 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 TRAILING ARM 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass99,259 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    99,259 miles
    Test number
    232076716910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass96,333 miles (+3,203)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    96,333 miles
    Test number
    740033689879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass93,130 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    93,130 miles
    Test number
    309291980184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated

  11. Fail93,037 miles (+7,828)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    691790102148
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated

  12. Pass85,209 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    510493181387
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated and have poor patterns

  13. Fail85,209 miles (+7,213)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,209 miles
    Test number
    726377599801
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are deteriorated and have poor patterns

  14. Pass77,996 miles (+7,402)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    77,996 miles
    Test number
    147470331437
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inside edge

  15. Pass70,594 miles (+4,658)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    70,594 miles
    Test number
    165235232175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass65,936 miles (+3,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,936 miles
    Test number
    863732586336
    • AdvisoryExhaust downpipe flexi starting to deteriorate

  17. Pass62,011 miles (+4,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,011 miles
    Test number
    727118295077
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass57,786 miles (+4,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,786 miles
    Test number
    796700394087
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass52,968 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    686688193090
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre has cuts in tread and worn on inner edge.

  20. Fail52,968 miles (+5,043)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,968 miles
    Test number
    407145193048
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished.
    • NoteO/S/R tyre has cuts in tread and worn on inner edge.

  21. Pass47,925 miles (+4,679)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    47,925 miles
    Test number
    635463692019
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking

  22. Pass43,246 miles (+3,585)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,246 miles
    Test number
    719301201147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,661 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    39,661 miles
    Test number
    493763500100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,645 miles (+8,929)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,645 miles
    Test number
    571499690042
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass30,716 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,716 miles
    Test number
    120881879440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,565 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,565 miles
    Test number
    181439178444
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass23,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    23,565 miles
    Test number
    192519178025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 JVJ

Does LB54 JVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 JVJ is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 JVJ?
The MOT on LB54 JVJ is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 JVJ done?
LB54 JVJ was recorded at 105,085 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 4,451 miles a year.
Has LB54 JVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 JVJ has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 JVJ 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 JVJ find?
LB54 JVJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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