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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,984 cc

LM54 AXWMOT history

LM54 AXW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 120,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2024.

LM54 AXW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Feb 2025
Mileage
120,006 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,340 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AXW
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
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AXW was last recorded at 120,006 miles on 10 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,006 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,340 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,006 miles
  • 2023 – 112,025 miles
  • 2021 – 101,031 miles
  • 2020 – 91,557 miles
  • 2019 – 86,912 miles
  • 2018 – 82,800 miles
  • 2016 – 78,794 miles
  • 2015 – 72,254 miles
  • 2014 – 69,920 miles
  • 2013 – 64,739 miles
  • 2011 – 58,100 miles
  • 2010 – 50,903 miles
  • 2009 – 37,991 miles
  • 2008 – 23,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass120,006 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass120,006 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    120,006 miles
    Test number
    984462642575
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail120,006 miles (+7,981)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,006 miles
    Test number
    291855624279
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass112,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    835882425393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail112,025 miles (+10,994)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,025 miles
    Test number
    135292020376
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm mounting modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,031 miles (+9,474)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    101,031 miles
    Test number
    203637269709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass91,557 miles (+4,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,557 miles
    Test number
    512227215087
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass86,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,912 miles
    Test number
    836700440334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail86,911 miles (+4,111)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,911 miles
    Test number
    622328711125
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass82,800 miles (+4,006)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    82,800 miles
    Test number
    345258269097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    752045020838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,794 miles (+6,540)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    369387747303
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass72,254 miles (+18)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,254 miles
    Test number
    145149995418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail72,236 miles (+2,316)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,236 miles
    Test number
    747565095053
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass69,920 miles (+208)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    438214264060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail69,712 miles (+4,973)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,712 miles
    Test number
    248851554097
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass64,739 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    64,739 miles
    Test number
    869180443007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail64,729 miles (+6,629)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,729 miles
    Test number
    726475133062
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,100 miles (+7,197)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    58,100 miles
    Test number
    427404361375
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass50,903 miles (+12,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    50,903 miles
    Test number
    542392350393
    • 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)

  20. Pass37,991 miles (+14,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    37,991 miles
    Test number
    214525849376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass23,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,947 miles
    Test number
    504981458370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AXW

Does LM54 AXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AXW expired on 9 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AXW?
The MOT on LM54 AXW expired on 9 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AXW done?
LM54 AXW was recorded at 120,006 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2024, an average of 6,340 miles a year.
Has LM54 AXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AXW has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 AXW 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 AXW find?
LM54 AXW passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2024 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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