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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 AWYMOT history

LM54 AWY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 86,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LM54 AWY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,366 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,468 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AWY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AWY was last recorded at 86,366 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 1,585 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,781 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,585 miles
Average per year
3,468 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,366 miles
  • 2024 – 84,781 miles
  • 2023 – 83,097 miles
  • 2022 – 80,630 miles
  • 2021 – 77,970 miles
  • 2020 – 76,038 miles
  • 2019 – 73,554 miles
  • 2018 – 71,444 miles
  • 2017 – 68,136 miles
  • 2016 – 65,113 miles
  • 2015 – 61,740 miles
  • 2014 – 59,166 miles
  • 2013 – 55,595 miles
  • 2012 – 51,418 miles
  • 2011 – 47,130 miles
  • 2010 – 39,578 miles
  • 2009 – 31,942 miles
  • 2008 – 25,450 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,366 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,366 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,366 miles
    Test number
    674162840200
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail86,366 miles (+1,585)4 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,366 miles
    Test number
    428041784271
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass84,781 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    84,781 miles
    Test number
    591942642903
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail84,781 miles (+1,684)3 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,781 miles
    Test number
    464453044750
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass83,097 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    461379740647
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail83,097 miles (+2,467)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,097 miles
    Test number
    456849069214
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass80,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    721141575441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,630 miles (+2,660)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,630 miles
    Test number
    612805797173
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  9. Pass77,970 miles (+1,932)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,970 miles
    Test number
    580110011586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,038 miles4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    76,038 miles
    Test number
    522865708508
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail76,038 miles (+2,484)2 repaired4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,038 miles
    Test number
    660062754358
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass73,554 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    73,554 miles
    Test number
    819173406311
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail73,554 miles (+2,110)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,554 miles
    Test number
    109875095282
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass71,444 miles (+3,308)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    71,444 miles
    Test number
    686409439876
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  15. Pass68,136 miles (+3,023)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    68,136 miles
    Test number
    826067945748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass65,113 miles (+3,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    232278654362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass61,740 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    61,740 miles
    Test number
    664369590639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,166 miles (+3,571)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,166 miles
    Test number
    486626624305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,595 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    55,595 miles
    Test number
    587371533365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail55,586 miles (+4,168)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,586 miles
    Test number
    679649623307
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteGrease on nearside outer cv boot, suspect boot is split
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass51,418 miles (+4,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,418 miles
    Test number
    488367442451
    • 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)

  22. Pass47,130 miles (+7,552)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    718937221343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,578 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,578 miles
    Test number
    661841830306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,578 miles (+7,636)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,578 miles
    Test number
    404711730320
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  25. Pass31,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    31,942 miles
    Test number
    912293069148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,942 miles (+6,492)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,942 miles
    Test number
    914383069199
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  27. Pass25,450 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    25,450 miles
    Test number
    631029608146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LM54 AWY

Does LM54 AWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AWY is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AWY?
The MOT on LM54 AWY is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AWY done?
LM54 AWY was recorded at 86,366 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 3,468 miles a year.
Has LM54 AWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AWY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 AWY 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 AWY find?
LM54 AWY passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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