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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LL54 EKCMOT history

LL54 EKC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 140,244 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LL54 EKC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,244 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,414 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL54 EKC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL54 EKC was last recorded at 140,244 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 7,005 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,239 miles · 2 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,005 miles
Average per year
6,414 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,244 miles
  • 2025 – 133,239 miles
  • 2024 – 130,585 miles
  • 2023 – 123,640 miles
  • 2022 – 119,553 miles
  • 2021 – 117,443 miles
  • 2020 – 111,939 miles
  • 2019 – 104,463 miles
  • 2018 – 98,384 miles
  • 2017 – 92,496 miles
  • 2016 – 81,461 miles
  • 2015 – 76,721 miles
  • 2014 – 70,554 miles
  • 2013 – 67,028 miles
  • 2012 – 58,610 miles
  • 2011 – 52,905 miles
  • 2010 – 46,699 miles
  • 2009 – 29,577 miles
  • 2008 – 20,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,244 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass140,244 miles (+7,005)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,244 miles
    Test number
    704997205087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass133,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    133,239 miles
    Test number
    714926147140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail133,239 miles (+2,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,239 miles
    Test number
    688041017548
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  4. Pass130,585 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    130,585 miles
    Test number
    556705770622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail130,523 miles (+6,883)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,523 miles
    Test number
    225008010246
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass123,640 miles (+4,087)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    123,640 miles
    Test number
    421293415724
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass119,553 miles (+2,110)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    119,553 miles
    Test number
    287203578990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass117,443 miles (+31)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    117,443 miles
    Test number
    259303182025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Fail117,412 miles (+5,473)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,412 miles
    Test number
    977957996488
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass111,939 miles (+7,476)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    111,939 miles
    Test number
    509265467134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,463 miles (+6,079)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,463 miles
    Test number
    119676717755
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass98,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    98,384 miles
    Test number
    878804935912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail98,384 miles (+5,888)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,384 miles
    Test number
    111056818414
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass92,496 miles (+11,035)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    92,496 miles
    Test number
    339792646085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass81,461 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    81,461 miles
    Test number
    662544860894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,433 miles (+4,712)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,433 miles
    Test number
    859909016005
    • FailureNearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass76,721 miles (+6,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    76,721 miles
    Test number
    589894565003
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass70,554 miles (+3,526)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    70,554 miles
    Test number
    858545364046
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads are wearing out of shape

  19. Pass67,028 miles (+8,418)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,028 miles
    Test number
    248869933060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  20. Pass58,610 miles (+5,705)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,610 miles
    Test number
    976355622069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass52,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    558688141028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,905 miles (+6,206)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,905 miles
    Test number
    936108541056
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass46,699 miles (+17,122)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,699 miles
    Test number
    481640650033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,577 miles (+26)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    29,577 miles
    Test number
    920374869024
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking
    • NoteNearside rear tyres outer side wall damaged

  25. Fail29,551 miles (+8,786)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,551 miles
    Test number
    401813269044
    • FailureTyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished and cracking
    • NoteNearside rear tyres outer side wall damaged

  26. Pass20,765 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    20,765 miles
    Test number
    133782358422
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

Questions about LL54 EKC

Does LL54 EKC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL54 EKC is valid until 7 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL54 EKC?
The MOT on LL54 EKC is valid until 7 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL54 EKC done?
LL54 EKC was recorded at 140,244 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 6,414 miles a year.
Has LL54 EKC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL54 EKC has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on LL54 EKC 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 EKC find?
LL54 EKC passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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