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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LB54 VOTMOT history

LB54 VOT is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Aug 2027
Mileage
118,409 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VOT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VOT was last recorded at 118,409 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 5,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,105 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,304 miles
Average per year
4,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,409 miles
  • 2025 – 113,105 miles
  • 2024 – 109,168 miles
  • 2023 – 105,684 miles
  • 2022 – 102,903 miles
  • 2021 – 100,564 miles
  • 2020 – 96,757 miles
  • 2019 – 94,190 miles
  • 2018 – 91,841 miles
  • 2017 – 90,024 miles
  • 2016 – 87,063 miles
  • 2015 – 82,685 miles
  • 2014 – 76,547 miles
  • 2013 – 70,440 miles
  • 2012 – 63,582 miles
  • 2011 – 56,831 miles
  • 2010 – 49,836 miles
  • 2009 – 44,691 miles
  • 2008 – 38,299 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,409 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    118,409 miles
    Test number
    163563806178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail118,408 miles (+5,303)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,408 miles
    Test number
    271856472613
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm cord showing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass113,105 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    113,105 miles
    Test number
    541632439250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail113,105 miles (+3,937)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,105 miles
    Test number
    372734920164
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass109,168 miles (+3,484)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    109,168 miles
    Test number
    717347567618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,684 miles (+2,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    105,684 miles
    Test number
    555831413850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass102,903 miles (+2,339)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,903 miles
    Test number
    147740586954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass100,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,564 miles
    Test number
    594640273934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail100,564 miles (+3,807)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,564 miles
    Test number
    178256352391
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass96,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    96,757 miles
    Test number
    931538588909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail96,755 miles (+2,565)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    604598982070
    • MajorRear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass94,190 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    456041587426
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Fail94,189 miles (+2,348)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,189 miles
    Test number
    808962545854
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass91,841 miles (+1,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    91,841 miles
    Test number
    582210675518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass90,024 miles (+2,961)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    90,024 miles
    Test number
    564205308339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass87,063 miles (+1,400)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    87,063 miles
    Test number
    132627006346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass85,663 miles (+2,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,663 miles
    Test number
    511334530917
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEml on

  18. Pass82,685 miles (+1,551)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,685 miles
    Test number
    365709765185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail81,134 miles (+4,587)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,134 miles
    Test number
    157750775095
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  20. Pass76,547 miles (+6,107)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    76,547 miles
    Test number
    188310844128
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine management light is on
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing unevenly

  21. Pass70,440 miles (+6,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    70,440 miles
    Test number
    945391843178
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,582 miles (+6,751)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,582 miles
    Test number
    315897232130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass56,831 miles (+6,995)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    56,831 miles
    Test number
    329672331112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,836 miles (+5,145)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    49,836 miles
    Test number
    211373900404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,691 miles (+6,392)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    44,691 miles
    Test number
    573287179001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,299 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,299 miles
    Test number
    462917208090
    • 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)

Questions about LB54 VOT

Does LB54 VOT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VOT?
The MOT on LB54 VOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VOT done?
LB54 VOT was recorded at 118,409 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,299 miles a year.
Has LB54 VOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VOT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 VOT 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 VOT find?
LB54 VOT passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front coil spring corroded; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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