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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB54 VUHMOT history

LB54 VUH is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 190,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Mar 2025
Mileage
190,017 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2024
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 VUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 VUH was last recorded at 190,017 miles on 13 Mar 2024, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,008 miles · 8 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 190,017 miles
  • 2023 – 180,940 miles
  • 2022 – 177,186 miles
  • 2021 – 172,879 miles
  • 2020 – 168,222 miles
  • 2019 – 165,811 miles
  • 2018 – 160,505 miles
  • 2017 – 154,598 miles
  • 2016 – 146,871 miles
  • 2015 – 140,431 miles
  • 2014 – 133,150 miles
  • 2013 – 123,496 miles
  • 2012 – 112,902 miles
  • 2011 – 104,310 miles
  • 2010 – 97,248 miles
  • 2009 – 90,561 miles
  • 2008 – 73,132 miles
  • 2007 – 65,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,017 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,017 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    190,017 miles
    Test number
    639799084748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail190,008 miles (+9,068)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,008 miles
    Test number
    524409317968
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,940 miles (+3,754)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    180,940 miles
    Test number
    613392475336
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass177,186 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    177,186 miles
    Test number
    686163805047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail177,172 miles (+4,293)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,172 miles
    Test number
    855242182658
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass172,879 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    172,879 miles
    Test number
    535835657557
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Fail172,867 miles (+4,645)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,867 miles
    Test number
    310941455743
    • MajorCentral Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass168,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    168,222 miles
    Test number
    728607764094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail168,222 miles (+2,411)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,222 miles
    Test number
    268980623808
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

  10. Fail165,811 miles (+5,306)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,811 miles
    Test number
    143486435035
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass160,505 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    160,505 miles
    Test number
    563862220051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail160,504 miles (+5,906)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,504 miles
    Test number
    326127560123
    • MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass154,598 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,598 miles
    Test number
    719041772518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail154,597 miles (+7,726)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,597 miles
    Test number
    366174507294
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  15. Pass146,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,871 miles
    Test number
    155113637510

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail146,871 miles (+6,440)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,871 miles
    Test number
    150351826153
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass140,431 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    140,431 miles
    Test number
    665058865120
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail140,429 miles (+7,279)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,429 miles
    Test number
    678958365153
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass133,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    133,150 miles
    Test number
    246756874443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail133,148 miles (+9,652)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,148 miles
    Test number
    899816174148
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  21. Pass123,496 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    123,496 miles
    Test number
    277819373131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail123,494 miles (+10,592)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,494 miles
    Test number
    259539473155
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass112,902 miles (+8,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    112,902 miles
    Test number
    395701582172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,310 miles (+7,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    247140281470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass97,248 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    97,248 miles
    Test number
    343549370169
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slight wear
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering

  26. Fail97,248 miles (+6,687)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,248 miles
    Test number
    723439770198
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs slight wear
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteSlight play in offside steering

  27. Pass90,561 miles (+17,429)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    90,561 miles
    Test number
    503708839135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass73,132 miles (+7,199)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    73,132 miles
    Test number
    451706518199
    • NoteFront lower arms,bushes starting to split.

  29. Pass65,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    65,933 miles
    Test number
    800501057363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 VUH

Does LB54 VUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 VUH expired on 12 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 VUH?
The MOT on LB54 VUH expired on 12 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 VUH done?
LB54 VUH was recorded at 190,017 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2024, an average of 7,641 miles a year.
Has LB54 VUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 VUH has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 VUH 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 VUH find?
LB54 VUH passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2024 with 3 advisories: offside front nail in tyre; offside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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