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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB54 OLTMOT history

LB54 OLT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 136,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
136,956 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,294 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 OLT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 OLT was last recorded at 136,956 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 6,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,138 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,818 miles
Average per year
5,294 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 136,956 miles
  • 2024 – 130,138 miles
  • 2023 – 124,588 miles
  • 2022 – 119,461 miles
  • 2021 – 115,397 miles
  • 2020 – 102,989 miles
  • 2019 – 91,439 miles
  • 2018 – 81,738 miles
  • 2017 – 74,241 miles
  • 2016 – 72,327 miles
  • 2015 – 70,075 miles
  • 2014 – 66,992 miles
  • 2013 – 65,295 miles
  • 2012 – 63,206 miles
  • 2011 – 59,522 miles
  • 2010 – 56,303 miles
  • 2009 – 50,205 miles
  • 2008 – 46,245 miles
  • 2007 – 42,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,956 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,956 miles (+6,818)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    136,956 miles
    Test number
    695670497566
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass130,138 miles (+14)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,138 miles
    Test number
    293279882321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail130,124 miles (+5,536)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    236521760400
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play Inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,588 miles (+5,127)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    124,588 miles
    Test number
    972962385511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (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))

  5. Pass119,461 miles (+36)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    119,461 miles
    Test number
    515849430580
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail119,425 miles (+4,028)5 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,425 miles
    Test number
    943903954806
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill see marked area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass115,397 miles (+12,408)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    115,397 miles
    Test number
    588508537403
    • 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))

  8. Pass102,989 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    581523517197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,989 miles (+11,550)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    579011154245
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass91,439 miles (+9,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    91,439 miles
    Test number
    285825194332
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass81,738 miles (+7,497)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    81,738 miles
    Test number
    572590488871
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass74,241 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    74,241 miles
    Test number
    239891793342
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit around inside (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail74,218 miles (+1,891)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    473784234877
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit around inside (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass72,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,327 miles
    Test number
    557078385945

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,324 miles (+2,249)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,324 miles
    Test number
    727271482323
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  16. Pass70,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,075 miles
    Test number
    523865903139
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch and lever stiff

  17. Fail70,061 miles (+3,069)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,061 miles
    Test number
    805541139587
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.5 (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch and lever stiff

  18. Pass66,992 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    129132224389
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail66,992 miles (+1,697)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    695492624388
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass65,295 miles (+2,089)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    759574423385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass63,206 miles (+3,684)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    63,206 miles
    Test number
    106222412341
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers - fitted obscuring some components in englne bay
    • NoteUndertrays - fitted obscuring some underside components.

  22. Pass59,522 miles (+3,219)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,522 miles
    Test number
    496082531329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,303 miles (+30)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    170481220360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,273 miles (+6,068)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,273 miles
    Test number
    122559010366
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass50,205 miles (+3,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    50,205 miles
    Test number
    104313129398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass46,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,245 miles
    Test number
    182281838319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail46,245 miles (+4,060)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,245 miles
    Test number
    154151538360
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass42,185 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    462463437496
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail42,185 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,185 miles
    Test number
    722353637334
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB54 OLT

Does LB54 OLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 OLT is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB54 OLT?
The MOT on LB54 OLT is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 OLT done?
LB54 OLT was recorded at 136,956 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,294 miles a year.
Has LB54 OLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 OLT has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 OLT 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 OLT find?
LB54 OLT passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s and o/s rear bushes, and 2 more.

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