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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LB54 VPLMOT history

LB54 VPL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 158,240 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2025
Mileage
158,240 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2024
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
5,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VPL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VPL was last recorded at 158,240 miles on 11 Jan 2024, 4,742 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
153,498 miles · 12 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,742 miles
Average per year
5,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,240 miles
  • 2023 – 153,498 miles
  • 2022 – 146,241 miles
  • 2020 – 141,249 miles
  • 2019 – 138,091 miles
  • 2018 – 134,403 miles
  • 2017 – 128,386 miles
  • 2014 – 121,093 miles
  • 2013 – 113,621 miles
  • 2012 – 106,560 miles
  • 2011 – 100,293 miles
  • 2010 – 93,508 miles
  • 2009 – 81,663 miles
  • 2008 – 70,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,240 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,240 miles (+4,742)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    158,240 miles
    Test number
    519880806113
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass153,498 miles (+7,257)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    153,498 miles
    Test number
    890077321715
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass146,241 miles (+4,992)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    146,241 miles
    Test number
    655290310386
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass141,249 miles (+3,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    141,249 miles
    Test number
    634186904058
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,091 miles (+3,688)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    138,091 miles
    Test number
    694584287474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass134,403 miles (+6,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    134,403 miles
    Test number
    993043316714
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass128,386 miles (+7,293)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,386 miles
    Test number
    443905681264
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass121,093 miles (+7,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    121,093 miles
    Test number
    769666264228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass113,621 miles (+7,061)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,621 miles
    Test number
    378685443460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass106,560 miles (+6,267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    106,560 miles
    Test number
    388033142417
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass100,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    100,293 miles
    Test number
    228003141234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail100,293 miles (+6,785)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,293 miles
    Test number
    566553341268
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteExcessive amount of oil in the engine

  13. Pass93,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    93,508 miles
    Test number
    791002580121
    • 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)

  14. Fail93,508 miles (+11,845)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,508 miles
    Test number
    753932080144
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)

  15. Pass81,663 miles (+11,634)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    81,663 miles
    Test number
    781649799125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,029 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,029 miles
    Test number
    250146908283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,326 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,326 miles
    Test number
    181654918405
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteO/s/f brake pad very low,anddiscs lipped.
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge.

Questions about LB54 VPL

Does LB54 VPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VPL expired on 11 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VPL?
The MOT on LB54 VPL expired on 11 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VPL done?
LB54 VPL was recorded at 158,240 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2024, an average of 5,873 miles a year.
Has LB54 VPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VPL has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on LB54 VPL 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 VPL find?
LB54 VPL passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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