Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
LB54 LVAMOT history
LB54 LVA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 158,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 158,739 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,874 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 LVA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 24 Jan 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 LVA was last recorded at 158,739 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 158,739 miles · 20 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,874 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 158,739 miles
- 2025 – 151,808 miles
- 2023 – 139,374 miles
- 2022 – 124,838 miles
- 2021 – 121,383 miles
- 2020 – 109,772 miles
- 2019 – 94,935 miles
- 2018 – 81,689 miles
- 2017 – 76,131 miles
- 2016 – 69,692 miles
- 2015 – 66,942 miles
- 2014 – 59,527 miles
- 2013 – 54,993 miles
- 2012 – 50,561 miles
- 2011 – 47,602 miles
- 2010 – 43,758 miles
- 2009 – 39,902 miles
- 2008 – 36,098 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass158,739 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
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.
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass158,739 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 158,739 miles
- Test number
- 627437185559
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail158,739 miles (+6,931)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,739 miles
- Test number
- 742722591845
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass and cover (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,808 miles (+41)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 151,808 miles
- Test number
- 785619792253
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear low effort only just met requirement
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail151,767 miles (+12,393)3 dangerous10 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,767 miles
- Test number
- 763730617088
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake warning light on
Pass139,374 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 139,374 miles
- Test number
- 444928498383
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail139,374 miles (+14,536)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,374 miles
- Test number
- 149582397244
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass124,838 miles (+3,455)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 124,838 miles
- Test number
- 528873921485
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
Pass121,383 miles (+17)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 121,383 miles
- Test number
- 556743980344
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,366 miles (+11,594)1 major1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,366 miles
- Test number
- 168470683652
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass109,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 109,772 miles
- Test number
- 575688381005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,771 miles (+14,836)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,771 miles
- Test number
- 323024462222
- MajorEmissions not tested Too Smokey - Aborted (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Behind 1ST Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower Arm Outer Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass94,935 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 94,935 miles
- Test number
- 317090778385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,935 miles (+13,246)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,935 miles
- Test number
- 340201329448
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower position light not working
Pass81,689 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 81,689 miles
- Test number
- 763502729005
- AdvisoryRear exhaust deterioated
Pass76,131 miles (+6,439)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 76,131 miles
- Test number
- 234055970678
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFuel tank straps corroded
- AdvisoryNear side + off side steering rack gaitor twisted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear no plate worn
- AdvisorySmall stone chips in windscreen
- AdvisoryWindscreen wiper blades worn
Pass69,692 miles (+2,750)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 69,692 miles
- Test number
- 665800387764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,942 miles (+7,415)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 66,942 miles
- Test number
- 677598785147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 59,527 miles
- Test number
- 489906374116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,527 miles (+4,534)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,527 miles
- Test number
- 499386274127
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
Pass54,993 miles (+4,432)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 54,993 miles
- Test number
- 299379883130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,561 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,561 miles
- Test number
- 536434892116
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass50,561 miles (+2,959)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 50,561 miles
- Test number
- 905004492122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,602 miles (+3,844)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,602 miles
- Test number
- 649873471171
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass43,758 miles (+3,856)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 43,758 miles
- Test number
- 972292760103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,902 miles (+3,804)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 39,902 miles
- Test number
- 570097549116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,098 miles (+1,793)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2009
- Odometer
- 36,098 miles
- Test number
- 933327338146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,305 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 34,305 miles
- Test number
- 101951728453
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail34,302 miles6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 34,302 miles
- Test number
- 222667118094
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Questions about LB54 LVA
- Does LB54 LVA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 LVA is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 LVA?
- The MOT on LB54 LVA is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB54 LVA done?
- LB54 LVA was recorded at 158,739 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 6,874 miles a year.
- Has LB54 LVA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 LVA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB54 LVA 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 LVA find?
- LB54 LVA passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front power steering pump has slight seepage; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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