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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB54 XSTMOT history

LB54 XST is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 184,202 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
184,202 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XST
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XST was last recorded at 184,202 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,194 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 184,202 miles
  • 2024 – 171,894 miles
  • 2023 – 166,140 miles
  • 2022 – 159,217 miles
  • 2021 – 145,741 miles
  • 2020 – 136,296 miles
  • 2019 – 136,275 miles
  • 2018 – 128,430 miles
  • 2017 – 115,796 miles
  • 2016 – 105,804 miles
  • 2015 – 96,250 miles
  • 2014 – 87,136 miles
  • 2013 – 76,981 miles
  • 2012 – 67,253 miles
  • 2011 – 59,674 miles
  • 2010 – 49,720 miles
  • 2009 – 39,988 miles
  • 2008 – 30,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,202 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,202 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    184,202 miles
    Test number
    347744976504
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail184,194 miles (+12,300)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,194 miles
    Test number
    249947166219
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder 205/55/16 sumitomo (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass171,894 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    171,894 miles
    Test number
    360023947062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer sill damaged next to jacking point
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  4. Fail171,894 miles (+5,754)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,894 miles
    Test number
    844161263337
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working both side (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner and outer sill damaged next to jacking point
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder body rusty

  5. Pass166,140 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    166,140 miles
    Test number
    320555632889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses starting to haze

  6. Fail166,137 miles (+6,920)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,137 miles
    Test number
    804321943945
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses starting to haze

  7. Pass159,217 miles (+13,476)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    159,217 miles
    Test number
    661730270202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,741 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    145,741 miles
    Test number
    178440099161
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Fail145,734 miles (+9,438)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,734 miles
    Test number
    965464413198
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill marked in yellow. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass136,296 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    136,296 miles
    Test number
    228948444928
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryE.m.l. light on

  11. Pass136,275 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    136,275 miles
    Test number
    748920879998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass128,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    128,430 miles
    Test number
    238961944640
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on iner edges

  13. Fail128,430 miles (+12,634)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,430 miles
    Test number
    195190719231
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on iner edges

  14. Pass115,796 miles (+9,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    115,796 miles
    Test number
    766000358920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,804 miles (+9,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    105,804 miles
    Test number
    301437786261
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on iner edges

  16. Pass96,250 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    239473099826
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail96,250 miles (+9,114)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,250 miles
    Test number
    324544962274
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass87,136 miles (+10,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    87,136 miles
    Test number
    959544594224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass76,981 miles (+9,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    76,981 miles
    Test number
    509300493210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail67,253 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    379683992484
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass67,253 miles (+7,579)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    586413392216
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,674 miles (+9,954)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,674 miles
    Test number
    279637481209
    • 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)

  23. Pass49,720 miles (+9,732)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,720 miles
    Test number
    753489010072
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass39,988 miles (+9,532)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,988 miles
    Test number
    222695819075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,456 miles
    Test number
    733641628099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 XST

Does LB54 XST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB54 XST is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XST?
The MOT on LB54 XST is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB54 XST done?
LB54 XST was recorded at 184,202 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 8,529 miles a year.
Has LB54 XST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XST has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB54 XST 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 XST find?
LB54 XST passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, and 3 more.

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