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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB54 UNJMOT history

LB54 UNJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 178,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2023
Mileage
178,913 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,372 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UNJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
13 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 UNJ was last recorded at 178,913 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,859 miles · 11 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
11,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,913 miles
  • 2020 – 176,083 miles
  • 2019 – 160,007 miles
  • 2018 – 148,961 miles
  • 2016 – 142,546 miles
  • 2015 – 130,164 miles
  • 2014 – 115,636 miles
  • 2013 – 101,649 miles
  • 2012 – 82,858 miles
  • 2011 – 66,084 miles
  • 2010 – 51,058 miles
  • 2009 – 27,397 miles
  • 2008 – 18,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,913 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Driveshaft joint damaged/holed, and misting grease out, not excessively yet.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rearmost, perished/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And O/S (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/R wishbones inner bushes perished badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And O/S/R upper also. (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rearmost perished/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn badly/unevenly, on inner edge.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backplate missing, and N/S/R corroded badly.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Corrosion on o/s/f outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,913 miles (+54)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    178,913 miles
    Test number
    173288365568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Driveshaft joint damaged/holed, and misting grease out, not excessively yet.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rearmost, perished/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/R wishbones inner bushes perished badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And O/S/R upper also. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rearmost perished/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn badly/unevenly, on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backplate missing, and N/S/R corroded badly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail178,859 miles (+2,776)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,859 miles
    Test number
    580524403711
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working And mirror unit lens broken. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Driveshaft joint damaged/holed, and misting grease out, not excessively yet.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rearmost, perished/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output And O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And O/S/R wishbones inner bushes perished badly. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive And O/S/R upper also. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone inner rearmost perished/breaking up. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn badly/unevenly, on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc backplate missing, and N/S/R corroded badly.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Inc attached suspension/braking components, showing corrosion to exposed steel surfaces. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass176,083 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    176,083 miles
    Test number
    587593304505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,082 miles (+16,075)6 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,082 miles
    Test number
    705118714976
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Gearbox mounting defective

  5. Pass160,007 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    160,007 miles
    Test number
    469882234671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail159,930 miles (+10,969)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,930 miles
    Test number
    257007988167
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass148,961 miles (+6,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,961 miles
    Test number
    662897513939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass142,546 miles (+12,382)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    142,546 miles
    Test number
    302399510950
    • AdvisoryE M L ON
    • AdvisoryENGINE TRAY & UNDER TRAYS FITTED
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/S R BACK PLATE CORRODED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER SURFACE (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass130,164 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    130,164 miles
    Test number
    692705595213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f outer sill
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  10. Fail130,164 miles (+14,528)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,164 miles
    Test number
    954357412879
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge and close to limit
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on o/s/f outer sill
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  11. Pass115,636 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    525709464237
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Fail115,636 miles (+13,987)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,636 miles
    Test number
    765658464227
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass101,649 miles (+838)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,649 miles
    Test number
    726226373206
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlight lenses deteriorated
    • NoteOffside and nearside front suspension rearmost bushes deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail100,811 miles (+17,953)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,811 miles
    Test number
    598058163289
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteHeadlight lenses deteriorated
    • NoteOffside and nearside front suspension rearmost bushes deteriorated
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass82,858 miles (+16,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    82,858 miles
    Test number
    368123942233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass66,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    206373061253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,084 miles (+15,026)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,084 miles
    Test number
    959183261266
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass51,058 miles (+23,661)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    51,058 miles
    Test number
    852033250266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    852623989068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail27,397 miles (+8,765)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,397 miles
    Test number
    351572889062
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside front tyre in very danderous condition
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass18,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,632 miles
    Test number
    142032618021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UNJ

Does LB54 UNJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 UNJ expired on 14 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UNJ?
The MOT on LB54 UNJ expired on 14 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 UNJ done?
LB54 UNJ was recorded at 178,913 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 11,372 miles a year.
Has LB54 UNJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UNJ has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB54 UNJ 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 UNJ find?
LB54 UNJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 10 advisories: nearside front inner driveshaft joint damaged/holed, and misting grease out, not excessively yet.; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone inner rearmost, perished/breaking up.; nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and o/s, and 7 more.

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