
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,984 cc
LB54 YAVMOT history
LB54 YAV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Feb 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,702 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 148,702 mi
- At MOT on 11 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 14 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,199 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB54 YAV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 4 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB54 YAV was last recorded at 148,702 miles on 11 Dec 2024, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 148,698 miles · 5 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 4,199 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 148,702 miles
- 2023 – 147,760 miles
- 2022 – 144,713 miles
- 2021 – 140,884 miles
- 2018 – 138,738 miles
- 2017 – 136,257 miles
- 2016 – 132,974 miles
- 2015 – 130,622 miles
- 2014 – 127,190 miles
- 2013 – 119,049 miles
- 2012 – 107,743 miles
- 2010 – 101,593 miles
- 2009 – 91,051 miles
- 2008 – 77,866 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryEngine management light onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm missing
Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,702 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 148,702 miles
- Test number
- 933960298889
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail148,698 miles (+938)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,698 miles
- Test number
- 483560124135
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
- AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror glass missing
Pass147,760 miles (+8)4 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 147,760 miles
- Test number
- 201763315558
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm missing (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
- AdvisoryEngine noisy
Fail147,752 miles (+3,039)6 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,752 miles
- Test number
- 628707377665
- MajorDriver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm missing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake wear warning light on
- AdvisoryEngine noisy
- AdvisoryEngine oil level low
Pass144,713 miles (+17)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 144,713 miles
- Test number
- 364769417137
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm missing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerb damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryKnock on engine at idle
Fail144,696 miles (+3,812)4 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,696 miles
- Test number
- 404680593418
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush pulling out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper arm missing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords kerb damage to side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryKnock on engine at idle
Pass140,884 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 140,884 miles
- Test number
- 863279513284
- MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear ns&os shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryRear wiper arm broken/inoperative
- AdvisoryOil residue on engine
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of car
Fail140,884 miles (+2,146)7 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,884 miles
- Test number
- 711455949614
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear ns&os shock absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryRear wiper arm broken/inoperative
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant on min
- AdvisoryOil residue on engine
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside of car
Pass138,738 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2019
- Odometer
- 138,738 miles
- Test number
- 473349660749
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted o/s/r
- AdvisoryEml light on dash
- AdvisoryEngine oil on min
- AdvisoryHead lamp aims poor
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryStone chips in screen
Fail138,737 miles (+2,480)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,737 miles
- Test number
- 796324789258
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted o/s/r
- AdvisoryEml light on dash
- AdvisoryEngine oil on min
- AdvisoryHead lamp aims poor
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on edges
- AdvisoryStone chips in screen
Pass136,257 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2018
- Odometer
- 136,257 miles
- Test number
- 789419507367
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s outer sill
- AdvisoryDamage to windscreen not effecting drivers view
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses in poor condition
- AdvisoryMinor cuts to n/s/r tyre and worn on edges
Fail136,257 miles (+3,283)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,257 miles
- Test number
- 348721796207
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryDamage to n/s outer sill
- AdvisoryDamage to windscreen not effecting drivers view
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses in poor condition
- AdvisoryMinor cuts to n/s/r tyre and worn on edges
Pass132,974 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2017
- Odometer
- 132,974 miles
- Test number
- 413302211656
- AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses foggy but image ok
- AdvisoryFront undertray damaged and loose
- AdvisoryNearside Outer cill damaged
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
Fail132,974 miles (+2,352)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,974 miles
- Test number
- 680366563137
- 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)
- AdvisoryFront headlamp lenses foggy but image ok
- AdvisoryFront undertray damaged and loose
- AdvisoryNearside Outer cill damaged
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp on
Pass130,622 miles (+62)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 130,622 miles
- Test number
- 915799285041
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteO/s/f tyre splitting on the inside wall
Fail130,560 miles (+3,370)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,560 miles
- Test number
- 479658755086
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside front lower suspension arm rear mounting bush worn/torn near to limit
Pass127,190 miles (+8,141)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 127,190 miles
- Test number
- 608629154074
- 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)
Pass119,049 miles (+6)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 119,049 miles
- Test number
- 496977043036
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail119,043 miles (+11,300)1 dangerous6 failures2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,043 miles
- Test number
- 147072943463
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteEngine management light on
- NoteSlight noise from offside rear wheel bearing when rotated
Pass107,743 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 107,743 miles
- Test number
- 235957712049
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEnginee fault warning light on at time of mot test
Fail107,743 miles (+6,150)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,743 miles
- Test number
- 365276512050
- FailureNearside Inner 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEnginee fault warning light on at time of mot test
Pass101,593 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 101,593 miles
- Test number
- 630310130331
- NoteManagement light pon
Fail101,593 miles (+2,046)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,593 miles
- Test number
- 720660630352
- FailureFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteManagement light pon
Fail99,547 miles (+8,496)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,547 miles
- Test number
- 904555790037
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- 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)
- NoteEngine stop check warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault
Pass91,051 miles (+13,185)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 91,051 miles
- Test number
- 213452919039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,866 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 77,866 miles
- Test number
- 692710138023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,866 miles4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,866 miles
- Test number
- 472048728088
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about LB54 YAV
- Does LB54 YAV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB54 YAV expired on 10 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB54 YAV?
- The MOT on LB54 YAV expired on 10 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB54 YAV done?
- LB54 YAV was recorded at 148,702 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2024, an average of 4,199 miles a year.
- Has LB54 YAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB54 YAV has failed 13 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB54 YAV 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 YAV find?
- LB54 YAV passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2024 with 1 advisory: engine management light on.
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