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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 UPAMOT history

LB54 UPA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 71,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Jan 2024
Mileage
71,127 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,278 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 UPA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB54 UPA was last recorded at 71,127 miles on 4 Jan 2024, 1,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,837 miles · 10 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
1,290 miles
Average per year
3,278 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 71,127 miles
  • 2023 – 69,837 miles
  • 2022 – 68,089 miles
  • 2020 – 65,374 miles
  • 2018 – 61,505 miles
  • 2017 – 59,159 miles
  • 2016 – 57,025 miles
  • 2015 – 54,879 miles
  • 2014 – 51,166 miles
  • 2013 – 47,071 miles
  • 2012 – 43,673 miles
  • 2010 – 34,742 miles
  • 2009 – 29,925 miles
  • 2008 – 24,225 miles
  • 2007 – 18,486 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail71,127 miles
  • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 13 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail71,127 miles (+1,290)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,127 miles
    Test number
    869761296578
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass69,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    814457729454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail69,837 miles (+1,748)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    225570351785
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass68,089 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    68,089 miles
    Test number
    963274764011
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail68,089 miles (+2,715)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,089 miles
    Test number
    316660233246
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass65,374 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    303291686507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail65,374 miles (+1,476)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,374 miles
    Test number
    693609069101
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass63,898 miles (+2,393)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    63,898 miles
    Test number
    622534459923
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass61,505 miles (+2,346)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    61,505 miles
    Test number
    703210049910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,159 miles (+2,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    59,159 miles
    Test number
    999852656562
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass57,025 miles (+2,146)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    57,025 miles
    Test number
    695014852082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass54,879 miles (+3,713)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    54,879 miles
    Test number
    346918007567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,166 miles (+4,095)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,166 miles
    Test number
    349007434330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,071 miles (+3,398)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    47,071 miles
    Test number
    257948433339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass43,673 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    43,673 miles
    Test number
    159626742325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass34,742 miles (+4,817)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    34,742 miles
    Test number
    702398140378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,925 miles (+5,700)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    29,925 miles
    Test number
    851464149356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,225 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,225 miles
    Test number
    880356948380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass18,486 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,486 miles
    Test number
    830367847381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 UPA

Does LB54 UPA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 UPA expired on 9 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 UPA?
The MOT on LB54 UPA expired on 9 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 UPA done?
LB54 UPA was recorded at 71,127 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2024, an average of 3,278 miles a year.
Has LB54 UPA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 UPA has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 UPA 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 UPA find?
LB54 UPA failed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2024 with 6 major defects and 3 advisories: fuel cap/sealing device missing; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside front headlamp aim unable to be tested, and 6 more.

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