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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LL54 APKMOT history

LL54 APK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,752 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LL54 APK grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Mar 2027
Mileage
117,752 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,996 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 APK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
21 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 APK was last recorded at 117,752 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,747 miles · 6 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,996 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,752 miles
  • 2025 – 110,117 miles
  • 2023 – 100,389 miles
  • 2022 – 83,846 miles
  • 2021 – 74,124 miles
  • 2020 – 70,543 miles
  • 2019 – 65,889 miles
  • 2018 – 61,499 miles
  • 2017 – 56,680 miles
  • 2016 – 52,064 miles
  • 2015 – 48,904 miles
  • 2014 – 44,574 miles
  • 2013 – 39,128 miles
  • 2012 – 34,327 miles
  • 2011 – 28,015 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,752 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under factory coating (1.1.11 (c))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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass117,752 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    117,752 miles
    Test number
    367814853421
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under factory coating (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail117,747 miles (+7,630)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,747 miles
    Test number
    139248430893
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under factory coating (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,117 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    110,117 miles
    Test number
    746217977255
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail110,074 miles (+9,685)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,074 miles
    Test number
    978250685035
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass100,389 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,389 miles
    Test number
    709468485388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail100,380 miles (+16,534)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,380 miles
    Test number
    857706173464
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass83,846 miles (+5,349)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    83,846 miles
    Test number
    400114988755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass78,497 miles (+4,373)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    78,497 miles
    Test number
    157760416201
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass74,124 miles (+3,581)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    711682678860
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass70,543 miles (+4,654)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    70,543 miles
    Test number
    299036158517
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass65,889 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    65,889 miles
    Test number
    156428623542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass61,499 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    61,499 miles
    Test number
    326769407406
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's Perishing 195/65R15

  13. Fail61,498 miles (+4,818)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,498 miles
    Test number
    289794819258
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre's Perishing 195/65R15

  14. Pass56,680 miles (+4,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    56,680 miles
    Test number
    619577973406
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn 3mm, nearside rear tyre perished (195/65/15)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass52,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    52,064 miles
    Test number
    954470876118
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers

  16. Fail52,064 miles (+3,160)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,064 miles
    Test number
    214843564430
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryEngine and under body covers

  17. Pass48,904 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    48,904 miles
    Test number
    605853575073
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail48,904 miles (+4,330)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,904 miles
    Test number
    648953975057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass44,574 miles (+5,446)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,574 miles
    Test number
    746946074016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,128 miles (+4,801)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    39,128 miles
    Test number
    486977173039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass34,327 miles (+6,312)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    34,327 miles
    Test number
    436889272012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,015 miles
    Test number
    117602381007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL54 APK

Does LL54 APK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL54 APK is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL54 APK?
The MOT on LL54 APK is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL54 APK done?
LL54 APK was recorded at 117,752 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 5,996 miles a year.
Has LL54 APK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 APK has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL54 APK 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 LL54 APK find?
LL54 APK passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded under factory coating.

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