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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB54 MWUMOT history

LB54 MWU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 167,625 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2023
Mileage
167,625 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,505 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 MWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
24 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 MWU was last recorded at 167,625 miles on 20 Oct 2022, 5,083 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,542 miles · 7 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,083 miles
Average per year
9,505 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,625 miles
  • 2021 – 162,542 miles
  • 2020 – 159,219 miles
  • 2019 – 153,629 miles
  • 2018 – 144,163 miles
  • 2017 – 129,066 miles
  • 2016 – 111,658 miles
  • 2015 – 95,273 miles
  • 2014 – 81,265 miles
  • 2013 – 70,665 miles
  • 2012 – 60,815 miles
  • 2011 – 51,155 miles
  • 2010 – 40,096 miles
  • 2009 – 33,708 miles
  • 2008 – 27,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,625 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides fading and starting to effect the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Wheel arch corroded, Taped over

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front headlight lens misty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,625 miles (+5,083)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    167,625 miles
    Test number
    656405087315
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides fading and starting to effect the beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass162,542 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    162,542 miles
    Test number
    592347770480
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded, Taped over

  3. Fail162,529 miles (+3,310)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,529 miles
    Test number
    962828778720
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch corroded, Taped over

  4. Pass159,219 miles (+5,590)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,219 miles
    Test number
    631043659955
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts starting to fade (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer wheel arch corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded but still solid

  5. Pass153,629 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    153,629 miles
    Test number
    994373736984
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are quite heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch is corroded with some rough edges

  6. Fail153,629 miles (+9,466)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,629 miles
    Test number
    998485356234
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective fading (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs are quite heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel arch is corroded with some rough edges

  7. Pass144,163 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,163 miles
    Test number
    330135251775
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens misty

  8. Fail144,139 miles (+15,073)4 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,139 miles
    Test number
    189872688874
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached bumper slightly sticks out (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlight lens misty

  9. Pass129,066 miles (+17,408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    129,066 miles
    Test number
    637769163488
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper blade split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  10. Pass111,658 miles (+16,385)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    111,658 miles
    Test number
    329744138423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass95,273 miles (+14,008)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    95,273 miles
    Test number
    487820765171
    • 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)

  12. Pass81,265 miles (+300)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    81,265 miles
    Test number
    916740454149
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMil light on

  13. Fail80,965 miles (+10,300)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,965 miles
    Test number
    555807534132
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteMil light on

  14. Fail70,665 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,665 miles
    Test number
    579034643157
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass70,665 miles (+9,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,665 miles
    Test number
    908744443135
    • 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)

  16. Pass60,815 miles (+9,660)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    60,815 miles
    Test number
    946995042149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass51,155 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    808159821192
    • 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)

  18. Fail51,155 miles (+11,059)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,155 miles
    Test number
    219047621444
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass40,096 miles (+6,388)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    40,096 miles
    Test number
    911361620089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass33,708 miles (+6,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,708 miles
    Test number
    422510429094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    27,460 miles
    Test number
    224971428085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 MWU

Does LB54 MWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 MWU expired on 19 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 MWU?
The MOT on LB54 MWU expired on 19 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 MWU done?
LB54 MWU was recorded at 167,625 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2022, an average of 9,505 miles a year.
Has LB54 MWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 MWU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 MWU 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 MWU find?
LB54 MWU passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fading and starting to effect the beam pattern; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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