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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 UMVMOT history

LB54 UMV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2022 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 225,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2022
Mileage
225,137 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
13,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UMV
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
18 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 UMV was last recorded at 225,137 miles on 9 Mar 2022, 15,488 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2015: 34,112 miles, lower than 124,534 miles on 6 Mar 2014.

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
209,649 miles · 17 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
15,488 miles
Average per year
13,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 225,137 miles
  • 2021 – 209,649 miles
  • 2020 – 191,407 miles
  • 2019 – 168,924 miles
  • 2018 – 158,189 miles
  • 2017 – 150,927 miles
  • 2016 – 143,280 miles
  • 2015 – 34,112 miles
  • 2014 – 124,534 miles
  • 2013 – 114,956 miles
  • 2012 – 100,845 miles
  • 2011 – 85,608 miles
  • 2010 – 68,228 miles
  • 2009 – 50,865 miles
  • 2008 – 49,367 miles
  • 2007 – 39,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail225,137 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Plastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Wing corroded both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail225,137 miles (+15,488)1 dangerous9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,137 miles
    Test number
    287850269140
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox seal seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass209,649 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    209,649 miles
    Test number
    101420644415
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wing corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail209,642 miles (+18,235)2 dangerous8 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,642 miles
    Test number
    589573832451
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Wing corroded both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass191,407 miles (+408)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    191,407 miles
    Test number
    179033013436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail190,999 miles (+22,075)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,999 miles
    Test number
    770473375139
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Overheated (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass168,924 miles (+144)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,924 miles
    Test number
    381828908771
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail168,780 miles (+10,591)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,780 miles
    Test number
    946828419429
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer drive shaft cv boot clips mising

  8. Pass158,189 miles (+7,262)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    158,189 miles
    Test number
    121181937850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass150,927 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,927 miles
    Test number
    325179440100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

  10. Fail150,927 miles (+7,647)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,927 miles
    Test number
    744410807375
    • 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

  11. Pass143,280 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,280 miles
    Test number
    522026076077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

  12. Fail143,280 miles (+109,168)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,280 miles
    Test number
    336967574354
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items

  13. Pass34,112 miles (-90,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    34,112 miles
    Test number
    126643465007
    • NotePlastic covers fitted not allowing full inspection of testable items.

  14. Pass124,534 miles (+9,578)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    124,534 miles
    Test number
    198535864038
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sldightly perished and low

  15. Pass114,956 miles (+14,111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    114,956 miles
    Test number
    239795863097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass100,845 miles (+15,237)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,845 miles
    Test number
    495989462059
    • NoteBoth rear axel bushes have slight play

  17. Pass85,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    535492561013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,608 miles (+17,380)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,608 miles
    Test number
    886062961040
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass68,228 miles (+17,363)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    68,228 miles
    Test number
    900274070029
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light on

  20. Pass50,865 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,865 miles
    Test number
    140405179067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,367 miles (+10,105)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,367 miles
    Test number
    383795048326
    • NoteUndertray

  22. Pass39,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    39,262 miles
    Test number
    653551257337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UMV

Does LB54 UMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 UMV expired on 30 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UMV?
The MOT on LB54 UMV expired on 30 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 UMV done?
LB54 UMV was recorded at 225,137 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2022, an average of 13,066 miles a year.
Has LB54 UMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UMV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 UMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 UMV find?
LB54 UMV failed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2022 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall; exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, and 14 more.

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