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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 RKAMOT history

LB54 RKA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 128,534 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
128,534 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 RKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 RKA was last recorded at 128,534 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Jan 2013: 48,108 miles, lower than 72,621 miles on 5 Jan 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
126,893 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,641 miles
Average per year
6,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 128,534 miles
  • 2025 – 126,893 miles
  • 2024 – 124,461 miles
  • 2023 – 120,250 miles
  • 2022 – 112,566 miles
  • 2021 – 103,253 miles
  • 2020 – 95,880 miles
  • 2019 – 89,951 miles
  • 2018 – 82,103 miles
  • 2017 – 75,505 miles
  • 2016 – 69,554 miles
  • 2014 – 62,068 miles
  • 2013 – 48,108 miles
  • 2012 – 40,348 miles
  • 2010 – 34,327 miles
  • 2009 – 23,880 miles
  • 2008 – 18,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,534 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • 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))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,534 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    356897121440
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  2. Fail128,534 miles (+1,641)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,534 miles
    Test number
    940057791189
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass126,893 miles (+2,432)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    126,893 miles
    Test number
    593358687022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass124,461 miles (+4,211)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    124,461 miles
    Test number
    824437865595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,250 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    120,250 miles
    Test number
    282465204362
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail120,246 miles (+7,680)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,246 miles
    Test number
    277850492583
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass112,566 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,566 miles
    Test number
    461629076199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail112,517 miles (+9,264)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    348694830540
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,253 miles (+7,373)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    103,253 miles
    Test number
    232537155683
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass95,880 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,880 miles
    Test number
    714874945315
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Fail95,880 miles (+5,929)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,880 miles
    Test number
    931779237831
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass89,951 miles (+7,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    89,951 miles
    Test number
    257230630127
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass82,103 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    632342191939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail82,103 miles (+6,598)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,103 miles
    Test number
    451967504458
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working o/s&n/s (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass75,505 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    75,505 miles
    Test number
    350938118684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,554 miles (+7,486)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    69,554 miles
    Test number
    402018083329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,068 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    835216654321
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 front tyres worn inner edges

  18. Fail62,068 miles (+7,408)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    768026454389
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Note2 front tyres worn inner edges

  19. Pass54,660 miles (+6,552)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    54,660 miles
    Test number
    778604904001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass48,108 miles (-24,513)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    48,108 miles
    Test number
    739097803026
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail72,621 miles (+32,273)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,621 miles
    Test number
    175655703036
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass40,348 miles (+6,021)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    40,348 miles
    Test number
    695614402029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,327 miles (+5,594)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,327 miles
    Test number
    431586050312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    28,733 miles
    Test number
    153867000019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,733 miles (+4,853)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,733 miles
    Test number
    762577500036
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass23,880 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    23,880 miles
    Test number
    850278209049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass18,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,994 miles
    Test number
    480184208009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 RKA

Does LB54 RKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 RKA is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 RKA?
The MOT on LB54 RKA is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 RKA done?
LB54 RKA was recorded at 128,534 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 6,068 miles a year.
Has LB54 RKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 RKA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 RKA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 RKA find?
LB54 RKA passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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