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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB54 LUWMOT history

LB54 LUW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 138,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
138,229 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 LUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 LUW was last recorded at 138,229 miles on 12 Mar 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,223 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 138,229 miles
  • 2024 – 134,382 miles
  • 2023 – 130,938 miles
  • 2022 – 127,705 miles
  • 2020 – 123,332 miles
  • 2019 – 117,571 miles
  • 2018 – 113,219 miles
  • 2016 – 108,489 miles
  • 2015 – 105,768 miles
  • 2014 – 100,503 miles
  • 2013 – 94,003 miles
  • 2012 – 87,899 miles
  • 2011 – 82,843 miles
  • 2010 – 76,051 miles
  • 2009 – 70,487 miles
  • 2008 – 65,634 miles
  • 2007 – 52,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,229 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCoil springs corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFog lamp tell tale deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,229 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    138,229 miles
    Test number
    819563127817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFog lamp tell tale deteriorated

  2. Fail138,223 miles (+3,841)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,223 miles
    Test number
    520923708994
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFog lamp tell tale deteriorated

  3. Pass134,382 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    134,382 miles
    Test number
    131906293363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail134,378 miles (+3,440)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,378 miles
    Test number
    163697212968
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass130,938 miles (+3,233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    130,938 miles
    Test number
    364614926506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCoil springs corroded

  6. Pass127,705 miles (+4,373)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    127,705 miles
    Test number
    132403546307
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing unevenly
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp images becoming poor
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner cv boot deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer cv boot deteriorated

  7. Pass123,332 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,332 miles
    Test number
    968025297947
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated

  8. Fail123,329 miles (+5,758)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,329 miles
    Test number
    321811643148
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp lens deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated

  9. Pass117,571 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    117,571 miles
    Test number
    616573018115
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray fixings missing

  10. Fail117,571 miles (+4,352)2 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,571 miles
    Test number
    557927013278
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front 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 (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray fixings missing

  11. Pass113,219 miles (+4,730)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,219 miles
    Test number
    244249586282
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated

  12. Pass108,489 miles (+2,721)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    108,489 miles
    Test number
    602461215337
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside front cv boot deteriorated

  13. Pass105,768 miles (+5,265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    105,768 miles
    Test number
    699094504112
    • AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminates a fault
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished

  14. Pass100,503 miles (+6,500)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,503 miles
    Test number
    495985814490
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePre diesel heater insecure

  15. Pass94,003 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    437627813412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail94,003 miles (+6,104)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    236446713301
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass87,899 miles (+5,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    87,899 miles
    Test number
    506879412356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass82,843 miles (+6,792)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,843 miles
    Test number
    747594111348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,051 miles (+5,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    76,051 miles
    Test number
    453875090225
    • 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)

  20. Pass70,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,487 miles
    Test number
    414323499258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail70,487 miles (+4,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,487 miles
    Test number
    221262299238
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  22. Pass65,634 miles (+12,997)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    65,634 miles
    Test number
    383186898242
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass52,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    52,637 miles
    Test number
    160117437336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 LUW

Does LB54 LUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 LUW expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 LUW?
The MOT on LB54 LUW expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 LUW done?
LB54 LUW was recorded at 138,229 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2025, an average of 4,955 miles a year.
Has LB54 LUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 LUW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 LUW 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 LUW find?
LB54 LUW passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; coil springs corroded, and 1 more.

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