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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB54 VPKMOT history

LB54 VPK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 159,165 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
159,165 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,003 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VPK was last recorded at 159,165 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 1,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,074 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,091 miles
Average per year
6,003 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,165 miles
  • 2025 – 158,074 miles
  • 2024 – 155,646 miles
  • 2023 – 150,971 miles
  • 2022 – 145,116 miles
  • 2021 – 140,378 miles
  • 2020 – 134,758 miles
  • 2019 – 128,966 miles
  • 2018 – 123,255 miles
  • 2017 – 116,361 miles
  • 2016 – 109,710 miles
  • 2015 – 103,345 miles
  • 2014 – 96,784 miles
  • 2013 – 88,369 miles
  • 2012 – 81,689 miles
  • 2011 – 76,496 miles
  • 2010 – 71,715 miles
  • 2009 – 65,772 miles
  • 2008 – 63,608 miles
  • 2007 – 50,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,165 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front body corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass159,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    159,165 miles
    Test number
    701251068369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail159,165 miles (+1,091)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,165 miles
    Test number
    562342028516
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  3. Pass158,074 miles (+2,428)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    158,074 miles
    Test number
    882419401445
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass155,646 miles (+4,675)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    155,646 miles
    Test number
    166388880613
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body corroded

  5. Pass150,971 miles (+5,855)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,971 miles
    Test number
    423448729016
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front body corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,116 miles (+4,738)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    145,116 miles
    Test number
    755945526796
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass140,378 miles (+1)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,378 miles
    Test number
    262862450544
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail140,377 miles (+5,619)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,377 miles
    Test number
    647146355823
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass134,758 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,758 miles
    Test number
    834295173068
    • MinorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail134,758 miles (+5,792)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,758 miles
    Test number
    685105160390
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass128,966 miles (+5,711)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,966 miles
    Test number
    250777163833
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass123,255 miles (+6,894)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    123,255 miles
    Test number
    929416396728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass116,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    116,361 miles
    Test number
    593226470745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail116,361 miles (+6,651)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,361 miles
    Test number
    428864313807
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass109,710 miles (+6,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    109,710 miles
    Test number
    167237572198
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s front track control arms rear bushes deteriorated (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass103,345 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,345 miles
    Test number
    809164165091
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail103,341 miles (+6,557)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,341 miles
    Test number
    545722265093
    • FailureNearside 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass96,784 miles (+8,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,784 miles
    Test number
    515146864077
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass88,369 miles (+6,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    88,369 miles
    Test number
    418363963047
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass81,689 miles (+5,193)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    81,689 miles
    Test number
    157509552092
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre 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)

  21. Pass76,496 miles (+4,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,496 miles
    Test number
    188557361404
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  22. Pass71,715 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    71,715 miles
    Test number
    391673620061
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail71,674 miles (+5,902)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,674 miles
    Test number
    623170920066
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass65,772 miles (+2,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    65,772 miles
    Test number
    283343029099
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass63,608 miles (+13,500)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    63,608 miles
    Test number
    721820748337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass50,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    50,108 miles
    Test number
    243913257363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,108 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,108 miles
    Test number
    352473457301
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Questions about LB54 VPK

Does LB54 VPK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 VPK is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VPK?
The MOT on LB54 VPK is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 VPK done?
LB54 VPK was recorded at 159,165 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 6,003 miles a year.
Has LB54 VPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VPK has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 VPK 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 VPK find?
LB54 VPK passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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