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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 AWUMOT history

LM54 AWU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 73,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LM54 AWU red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
73,384 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
3,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AWU was last recorded at 73,384 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,670 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,714 miles
Average per year
3,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,384 miles
  • 2025 – 68,670 miles
  • 2024 – 62,870 miles
  • 2023 – 58,312 miles
  • 2022 – 51,907 miles
  • 2021 – 47,594 miles
  • 2020 – 45,511 miles
  • 2019 – 39,242 miles
  • 2018 – 36,118 miles
  • 2017 – 33,086 miles
  • 2016 – 30,011 miles
  • 2015 – 26,619 miles
  • 2014 – 25,891 miles
  • 2013 – 22,713 miles
  • 2012 – 21,440 miles
  • 2011 – 20,037 miles
  • 2010 – 18,188 miles
  • 2009 – 15,389 miles
  • 2008 – 13,203 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,384 miles (+4,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    126084277317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass68,670 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    832704489021
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. Fail68,670 miles (+5,800)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,670 miles
    Test number
    157923071829
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass62,870 miles (+4,558)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    62,870 miles
    Test number
    909749808301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass58,312 miles (+6,405)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    58,312 miles
    Test number
    988287287164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass51,907 miles (+4,313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    51,907 miles
    Test number
    871620440136
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass47,594 miles (+2,083)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    47,594 miles
    Test number
    971542823867
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output NS + OS (4.1.4 (b))
  8. Pass45,511 miles (+6,269)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    45,511 miles
    Test number
    992929622428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass39,242 miles (+3,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    39,242 miles
    Test number
    150383725017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass36,118 miles (+3,032)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    36,118 miles
    Test number
    788863555324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,086 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    33,086 miles
    Test number
    734168455227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass30,011 miles (+3,392)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,011 miles
    Test number
    473575580129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass26,619 miles (+728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    26,619 miles
    Test number
    139398605079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass25,891 miles (+3,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,891 miles
    Test number
    999758424083
    • NoteAll four tyres starting to crack
  15. Pass22,713 miles (+1,273)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    22,713 miles
    Test number
    989846913096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass21,440 miles (+1,403)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,440 miles
    Test number
    497779612011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,037 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,037 miles
    Test number
    618657811049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,188 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    18,188 miles
    Test number
    132238810095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,389 miles (+2,186)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    15,389 miles
    Test number
    613203919013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass13,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    13,203 miles
    Test number
    433907708007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AWU

Does LM54 AWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AWU is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AWU?
The MOT on LM54 AWU is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AWU done?
LM54 AWU was recorded at 73,384 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,337 miles a year.
Has LM54 AWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AWU has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 AWU 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 AWU find?
LM54 AWU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm.

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