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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 UMXMOT history

LB54 UMX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Nov 2025
Mileage
118,981 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UMX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UMX was last recorded at 118,981 miles on 25 Nov 2024, 5,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,284 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,697 miles
Average per year
6,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,981 miles
  • 2023 – 113,284 miles
  • 2022 – 106,412 miles
  • 2021 – 102,435 miles
  • 2020 – 100,437 miles
  • 2019 – 97,982 miles
  • 2018 – 84,672 miles
  • 2017 – 71,291 miles
  • 2016 – 53,090 miles
  • 2015 – 47,403 miles
  • 2014 – 43,548 miles
  • 2013 – 39,387 miles
  • 2012 – 36,170 miles
  • 2011 – 31,660 miles
  • 2010 – 27,473 miles
  • 2009 – 21,853 miles
  • 2008 – 18,865 miles
  • 2007 – 13,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,981 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,981 miles (+5,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    118,981 miles
    Test number
    226976056917
    • 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))

  2. Pass113,284 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,284 miles
    Test number
    806771640593
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,282 miles (+6,870)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,282 miles
    Test number
    254185875283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass106,412 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    106,412 miles
    Test number
    114481550412
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,410 miles (+3,975)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,410 miles
    Test number
    910360787821
    • 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))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect x2 (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass102,435 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,435 miles
    Test number
    128497820533
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail102,435 miles (+1,998)2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,435 miles
    Test number
    480218139226
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass100,437 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    698334578025
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail100,437 miles (+2,455)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,437 miles
    Test number
    257103622123
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror cover missing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass97,982 miles (+13,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    97,982 miles
    Test number
    275377736133
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass84,672 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    84,672 miles
    Test number
    994263089983
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm suspect rear calipers seized as discs heat damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail84,647 miles (+13,356)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,647 miles
    Test number
    540837532876
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm though to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm suspect rear calipers seized as discs heat damaged (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass71,291 miles (+18,201)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,291 miles
    Test number
    805694668433
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake hose starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryNearside tyre valves slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside washer poor

  14. Pass53,090 miles (+5,687)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    53,090 miles
    Test number
    506144978848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass47,403 miles (+3,855)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    47,403 miles
    Test number
    147170976969
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass43,548 miles (+4,161)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    43,548 miles
    Test number
    407200284247
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr tyre perishing !

  17. Pass39,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,387 miles
    Test number
    786973283285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail39,387 miles (+3,217)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,387 miles
    Test number
    489522883272
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass36,170 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,170 miles
    Test number
    996594882253
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass31,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    31,660 miles
    Test number
    807973881247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail31,660 miles (+4,187)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,660 miles
    Test number
    985953581252
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass27,473 miles (+5,620)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    27,473 miles
    Test number
    510218270202
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass21,853 miles (+2,988)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    21,853 miles
    Test number
    513657789227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,865 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    18,865 miles
    Test number
    320671058347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail18,768 miles (+4,985)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,768 miles
    Test number
    492324648369
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre wall perished

  26. Pass13,783 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,783 miles
    Test number
    902384457376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UMX

Does LB54 UMX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 UMX expired on 24 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UMX?
The MOT on LB54 UMX expired on 24 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 UMX done?
LB54 UMX was recorded at 118,981 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2024, an average of 6,212 miles a year.
Has LB54 UMX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UMX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB54 UMX 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 UMX find?
LB54 UMX passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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