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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 UMFMOT history

LB54 UMF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2022 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 166,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2022
Mileage
166,455 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2022
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 UMF was last recorded at 166,455 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 15,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,439 miles · 26 Apr 2018
Between the last two tests
15,016 miles
Average per year
8,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 166,455 miles
  • 2018 – 151,439 miles
  • 2017 – 141,151 miles
  • 2016 – 133,023 miles
  • 2015 – 122,843 miles
  • 2014 – 111,535 miles
  • 2013 – 101,644 miles
  • 2012 – 91,107 miles
  • 2010 – 76,591 miles
  • 2009 – 65,825 miles
  • 2008 – 56,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,455 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

20 tests since 15 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,455 miles6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,455 miles
    Test number
    343877634711
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    920828815382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    427780697541
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    686724058671
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront end heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySprings corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. FailMileage not read1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    746252485520
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront end heavily corroded
    • AdvisorySprings corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  6. Pass151,439 miles (+10,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    151,439 miles
    Test number
    505589316183
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

  7. Pass141,151 miles (+8,128)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    141,151 miles
    Test number
    462190422057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  8. Pass133,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    133,023 miles
    Test number
    860072561186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail133,023 miles (+10,180)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,023 miles
    Test number
    413516025126
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

  10. Pass122,843 miles (+11,308)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    122,843 miles
    Test number
    916962895074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,535 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    128238804196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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 nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  12. Fail111,535 miles (+9,891)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    116738004116
    • DangerousOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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 nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear discs corroded

  13. Pass101,644 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    101,644 miles
    Test number
    366889003159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail101,631 miles (+10,524)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,631 miles
    Test number
    847782603128
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass91,107 miles (+14,516)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    91,107 miles
    Test number
    756294992007
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass76,591 miles (+10,766)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,591 miles
    Test number
    552354040350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass65,825 miles (+9,539)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    65,825 miles
    Test number
    111505449314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail56,286 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    123687948374
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass56,286 miles (+9,621)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    56,286 miles
    Test number
    490077948365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass46,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    46,665 miles
    Test number
    383025618073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UMF

Does LB54 UMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 UMF expired on 9 Sept 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UMF?
The MOT on LB54 UMF expired on 9 Sept 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 UMF done?
LB54 UMF was recorded at 166,455 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 8,136 miles a year.
Has LB54 UMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UMF has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 UMF 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 UMF find?
LB54 UMF failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 6 major defects: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 3 more.

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