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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LM54 AVWMOT history

LM54 AVW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 126,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LM54 AVW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2026
Mileage
126,228 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,482 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AVW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 AVW was last recorded at 126,228 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 5,918 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,310 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
5,918 miles
Average per year
5,482 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,228 miles
  • 2025 – 120,310 miles
  • 2024 – 112,248 miles
  • 2023 – 105,394 miles
  • 2022 – 99,573 miles
  • 2021 – 93,994 miles
  • 2020 – 89,730 miles
  • 2019 – 84,528 miles
  • 2018 – 78,192 miles
  • 2017 – 78,190 miles
  • 2016 – 74,331 miles
  • 2015 – 69,926 miles
  • 2014 – 64,961 miles
  • 2013 – 60,027 miles
  • 2012 – 54,867 miles
  • 2011 – 50,392 miles
  • 2010 – 44,288 miles
  • 2009 – 37,779 miles
  • 2008 – 30,644 miles
  • 2007 – 23,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,228 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,228 miles (+5,918)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,228 miles
    Test number
    188047854434
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass120,310 miles (+8,062)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    120,310 miles
    Test number
    810973399353
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,248 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    112,248 miles
    Test number
    508023066408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail112,202 miles (+6,808)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,202 miles
    Test number
    159634071507
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass105,394 miles (+5,821)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    105,394 miles
    Test number
    809399211143
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryREVERSE LIGHT INOPERATIVE PRS

  6. Pass99,573 miles (+5,579)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    99,573 miles
    Test number
    194634680113
    • MinorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass93,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    93,994 miles
    Test number
    933793609258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail93,994 miles (+29)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,994 miles
    Test number
    683559952125
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail93,965 miles (+4,235)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,965 miles
    Test number
    846280162977
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass89,730 miles (+5,202)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    89,730 miles
    Test number
    543138171298
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass84,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    941673412290
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail84,528 miles (+6,336)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,528 miles
    Test number
    658625565660
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass78,192 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    243692021771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail78,190 miles (+3,859)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,190 miles
    Test number
    214012916675
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Pass74,331 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    74,331 miles
    Test number
    528960126676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass69,926 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,926 miles
    Test number
    456055636411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,925 miles (+4,964)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    302980529923
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    64,961 miles
    Test number
    477366644465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail64,960 miles (+4,933)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,960 miles
    Test number
    295984844326
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass60,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    60,027 miles
    Test number
    607435643338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,027 miles (+5,160)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,027 miles
    Test number
    358525443359
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass54,867 miles (+4,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,867 miles
    Test number
    617230742354
    • 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. Pass50,392 miles (+6,104)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    50,392 miles
    Test number
    328851841394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,288 miles (+6,509)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    44,288 miles
    Test number
    620651140319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,779 miles (+7,135)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,779 miles
    Test number
    201644639320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    30,644 miles
    Test number
    972555548352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,644 miles (+7,580)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,644 miles
    Test number
    771225848316
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass23,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,064 miles
    Test number
    921734547352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AVW

Does LM54 AVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AVW expired on 28 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AVW?
The MOT on LM54 AVW expired on 28 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AVW done?
LM54 AVW was recorded at 126,228 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 5,482 miles a year.
Has LM54 AVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AVW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 AVW 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 LM54 AVW find?
LM54 AVW failed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 major defects and 3 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside headlamp lens seriously defective, and 5 more.

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