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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LB54 XXNMOT history

LB54 XXN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 166,541 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Dec 2025
Mileage
166,541 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,450 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB54 XXN
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
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB54 XXN was last recorded at 166,541 miles on 17 Dec 2024, 6,544 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Apr 2017: 126,127 miles, lower than 126,239 miles on 19 Apr 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,997 miles · 20 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
6,544 miles
Average per year
8,450 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,541 miles
  • 2023 – 159,997 miles
  • 2022 – 153,428 miles
  • 2021 – 147,762 miles
  • 2020 – 143,986 miles
  • 2019 – 138,856 miles
  • 2018 – 132,520 miles
  • 2017 – 126,127 miles
  • 2016 – 120,362 miles
  • 2015 – 100,919 miles
  • 2014 – 72,592 miles
  • 2013 – 61,558 miles
  • 2012 – 53,822 miles
  • 2011 – 48,416 miles
  • 2010 – 39,461 miles
  • 2009 – 32,316 miles
  • 2008 – 24,685 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,541 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met, System Requires Adjustment/Repair

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush ns/os

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wiper Smearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,541 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    166,541 miles
    Test number
    416619669994
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,541 miles (+6,544)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,541 miles
    Test number
    210152785058
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R N/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r n/s/r (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass159,997 miles (+91)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    159,997 miles
    Test number
    547083537705
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met, System Requires Adjustment/Repair
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail159,906 miles (+295)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,906 miles
    Test number
    737654540748
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper Smearing
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met, System Requires Adjustment/Repair
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail159,611 miles (+6,183)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,611 miles
    Test number
    501655293912
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush ns/os (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wiper Smearing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryParking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met, System Requires Adjustment/Repair
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Rears (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass153,428 miles (+5,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    153,428 miles
    Test number
    595997190963
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,762 miles (+3,776)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    147,762 miles
    Test number
    338859300922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,986 miles (+102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    143,986 miles
    Test number
    491738738992
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail143,884 miles (+5,028)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,884 miles
    Test number
    863901520996
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass138,856 miles (+6,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,856 miles
    Test number
    256088631427
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass132,520 miles (+6,393)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    132,520 miles
    Test number
    108653951037
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass126,127 miles (-112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    126,127 miles
    Test number
    932523574507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output milky (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output milky (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner pads hard to inspect
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail126,239 miles (+5,877)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,239 miles
    Test number
    941668079817
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output milky (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output milky (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner pads hard to inspect
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass120,362 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,362 miles
    Test number
    189866786430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail120,345 miles (+19,426)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,345 miles
    Test number
    959606628759
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate deteriorated both (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,919 miles
    Test number
    728664665031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Fail100,913 miles (+28,321)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,913 miles
    Test number
    189244465030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass72,592 miles (+11,034)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    72,592 miles
    Test number
    125359254048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,558 miles (+7,736)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    61,558 miles
    Test number
    108279553442
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass53,822 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    187670322411
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail53,822 miles (+5,406)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,822 miles
    Test number
    436070422000
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass48,416 miles (+8,955)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    48,416 miles
    Test number
    415949351010
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront brake imbalance noted
    • NoteNearside rear brake pads wearing low.
    • NoteREar registration plate deteriorated.

  23. Pass39,461 miles (+7,145)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    39,461 miles
    Test number
    743315650026
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn inner edges
    • NoteF/discs lipped
    • NoteN/s/f fog light lens cracked
    • NoteR/pads worn

  24. Pass32,316 miles (+7,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    32,316 miles
    Test number
    382234069027
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass24,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    24,685 miles
    Test number
    102014168054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB54 XXN

Does LB54 XXN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB54 XXN expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB54 XXN?
The MOT on LB54 XXN expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB54 XXN done?
LB54 XXN was recorded at 166,541 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2024, an average of 8,450 miles a year.
Has LB54 XXN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB54 XXN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB54 XXN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB54 XXN find?
LB54 XXN passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside front arch slightly corroded; rear axle corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r n/s/r, and 3 more.

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