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Grey · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LB54 OLKMOT history

LB54 OLK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2025
Mileage
100,326 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,156 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 OLK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 OLK was last recorded at 100,326 miles on 5 Aug 2024, 4,851 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,475 miles · 27 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,851 miles
Average per year
5,156 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 100,326 miles
  • 2023 – 95,475 miles
  • 2022 – 91,138 miles
  • 2021 – 86,873 miles
  • 2020 – 81,324 miles
  • 2018 – 74,860 miles
  • 2017 – 68,839 miles
  • 2016 – 66,018 miles
  • 2015 – 59,361 miles
  • 2013 – 49,923 miles
  • 2012 – 38,858 miles
  • 2011 – 32,610 miles
  • 2010 – 25,907 miles
  • 2009 – 22,407 miles
  • 2008 – 15,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,326 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,326 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    100,326 miles
    Test number
    200529428550
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail100,326 miles (+4,851)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,326 miles
    Test number
    766037461903
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,475 miles (+4,337)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    95,475 miles
    Test number
    193722879541
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass91,138 miles (+7)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    91,138 miles
    Test number
    597803883636
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail91,131 miles (+4,258)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,131 miles
    Test number
    715893827080
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,873 miles (+5,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    86,873 miles
    Test number
    901218149690
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass81,324 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    338023417384
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail81,324 miles (+6,464)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,324 miles
    Test number
    476244463367
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass74,860 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,860 miles
    Test number
    609366409557
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail74,860 miles (+6,021)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,860 miles
    Test number
    386827816944
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass68,839 miles (+2,821)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    174431099440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,018 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,018 miles
    Test number
    309296618457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail66,017 miles (+6,656)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,017 miles
    Test number
    158075549802
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  14. Pass59,361 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,361 miles
    Test number
    718021515107
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Fail59,361 miles (+9,438)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,361 miles
    Test number
    698321215188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail49,923 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    419845963418
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside mirror glass cracked

  17. Pass49,923 miles (+11,065)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,923 miles
    Test number
    725835763372
    • NoteOffside mirror glass cracked

  18. Pass38,858 miles (+6,248)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,858 miles
    Test number
    838914582143
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished

  19. Fail32,610 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,610 miles
    Test number
    687059131143
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass32,610 miles (+6,703)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    32,610 miles
    Test number
    849789231126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,907 miles (+3,500)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,907 miles
    Test number
    483819780019
    • NoteExhaust Corroding
    • NoteFront Brake Pads Getting Low
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre Wall Damaged With Slight Bulge--RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT
    • NotePlastic Under Tray & Trims Fitted To Sills--Limited View
    • NoteStone-Chip --Windscreen Zone B

  22. Pass22,407 miles (+6,868)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,407 miles
    Test number
    744109379015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass15,539 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,539 miles
    Test number
    412986758040
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB54 OLK

Does LB54 OLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 OLK expired on 4 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 OLK?
The MOT on LB54 OLK expired on 4 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 OLK done?
LB54 OLK was recorded at 100,326 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2024, an average of 5,156 miles a year.
Has LB54 OLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 OLK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 OLK 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 OLK find?
LB54 OLK passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2024 with 5 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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