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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LB54 MXNMOT history

LB54 MXN is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 63,048 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
63,048 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 MXN
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
4 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 MXN was last recorded at 63,048 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 3,655 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,393 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,655 miles
Average per year
2,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,048 miles
  • 2025 – 59,393 miles
  • 2024 – 58,732 miles
  • 2023 – 57,471 miles
  • 2022 – 56,561 miles
  • 2021 – 54,957 miles
  • 2020 – 53,709 miles
  • 2019 – 51,983 miles
  • 2018 – 49,538 miles
  • 2017 – 48,739 miles
  • 2016 – 48,157 miles
  • 2015 – 47,608 miles
  • 2013 – 45,477 miles
  • 2012 – 42,526 miles
  • 2011 – 41,170 miles
  • 2010 – 39,006 miles
  • 2009 – 34,110 miles
  • 2008 – 25,012 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,048 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,048 miles (+3,655)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    63,048 miles
    Test number
    622158234797
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass59,393 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    59,393 miles
    Test number
    734719738870
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail59,391 miles (+659)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,391 miles
    Test number
    280875319735
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass58,732 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    853617488259
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear Engine Mount Bush Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail58,732 miles (+1,261)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,732 miles
    Test number
    568847535287
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Rear Engine Mount Bush Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,471 miles (+910)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2024
    Odometer
    57,471 miles
    Test number
    746779573041
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess Bush Worn/Splitting (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass56,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    56,561 miles
    Test number
    467445499190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail56,561 miles (+1,604)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,561 miles
    Test number
    852474553443
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass54,957 miles (+1,248)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    54,957 miles
    Test number
    778751621491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass53,709 miles (+1,726)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    53,709 miles
    Test number
    598232014747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,983 miles (+2,445)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    51,983 miles
    Test number
    857375526844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass49,538 miles (+799)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    49,538 miles
    Test number
    880369742856
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Pass48,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    985909384052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail48,739 miles (+582)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    647118225875
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass48,157 miles (+549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    48,157 miles
    Test number
    572002901189
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Pass47,608 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,608 miles
    Test number
    425600415175
    • NoteE m l light on dash

  17. Fail47,607 miles (+2,130)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,607 miles
    Test number
    646144805198
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteE m l light on dash

  18. Pass45,477 miles (+2,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,477 miles
    Test number
    286049343289
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass42,526 miles (+1,356)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    42,526 miles
    Test number
    869481752248
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass41,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    41,170 miles
    Test number
    168519141288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,170 miles (+2,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,170 miles
    Test number
    209239341287
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass39,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,006 miles
    Test number
    122005510231
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail39,006 miles (+4,896)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,006 miles
    Test number
    774505310202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass34,110 miles (+3,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,110 miles
    Test number
    213236349276
    • 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)

  25. Pass30,723 miles (+5,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    30,723 miles
    Test number
    984966909055
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  26. Pass25,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,012 miles
    Test number
    633713908026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 MXN

Does LB54 MXN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 MXN is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 MXN?
The MOT on LB54 MXN is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 MXN done?
LB54 MXN was recorded at 63,048 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 2,047 miles a year.
Has LB54 MXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 MXN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB54 MXN 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 MXN find?
LB54 MXN passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both.

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