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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 NGUMOT history

LB54 NGU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,469 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
188,469 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 NGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 NGU was last recorded at 188,469 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 13,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,772 miles · 27 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
13,697 miles
Average per year
8,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 188,469 miles
  • 2023 – 174,772 miles
  • 2022 – 167,257 miles
  • 2021 – 159,324 miles
  • 2020 – 150,656 miles
  • 2019 – 141,577 miles
  • 2018 – 136,400 miles
  • 2017 – 128,058 miles
  • 2016 – 121,170 miles
  • 2015 – 113,142 miles
  • 2014 – 93,853 miles
  • 2013 – 85,515 miles
  • 2012 – 77,540 miles
  • 2011 – 69,376 miles
  • 2010 – 60,894 miles
  • 2009 – 51,627 miles
  • 2008 – 38,669 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    561198772617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,469 miles (+13,697)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    188,469 miles
    Test number
    945894267495
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPosition lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity all (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,772 miles (+7,515)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,772 miles
    Test number
    310959826744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass167,257 miles (+7,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    167,257 miles
    Test number
    405672659309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose loose but insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,324 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    159,324 miles
    Test number
    320306614036
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,324 miles (+8,668)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,324 miles
    Test number
    731708298818
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass150,656 miles (+9,079)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    150,656 miles
    Test number
    965276973561
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass141,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    141,577 miles
    Test number
    886269166015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail141,577 miles (+5,177)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,577 miles
    Test number
    935047699118
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass136,400 miles (+117)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    136,400 miles
    Test number
    234491970742
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail136,283 miles (+7,500)2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,283 miles
    Test number
    770765857774
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass128,783 miles (+725)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,783 miles
    Test number
    462313351268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail128,058 miles (+6,888)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,058 miles
    Test number
    140120541172
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass121,170 miles (+8,028)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,170 miles
    Test number
    872404806599
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass113,142 miles (+6,662)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    113,142 miles
    Test number
    329759535329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Image just in limit.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Slight movement in bush. (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Image just in limit.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Just met limit 17%
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt has baby seat fitted visual inspection carried out.

  16. Pass106,480 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,480 miles
    Test number
    228946305021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail106,469 miles (+12,616)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,469 miles
    Test number
    537255305069
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has a deep cut in tread

  18. Pass93,853 miles (+8,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    93,853 miles
    Test number
    957867424046
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low, on 3mm

  19. Pass85,515 miles (+7,975)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    85,515 miles
    Test number
    779167013081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,540 miles (+8,164)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    309231922021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,376 miles (+8,482)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    69,376 miles
    Test number
    855381431055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,894 miles (+9,267)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    60,894 miles
    Test number
    340016310022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,627 miles (+12,958)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,627 miles
    Test number
    592339519042
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass38,669 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,669 miles
    Test number
    140583738450
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • NoteWipers starting to smear

Questions about LB54 NGU

Does LB54 NGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 NGU is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 NGU?
The MOT on LB54 NGU is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 NGU done?
LB54 NGU was recorded at 188,469 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 8,838 miles a year.
Has LB54 NGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 NGU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB54 NGU 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 NGU find?
LB54 NGU passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear bushes; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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