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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LM54 AXYMOT history

LM54 AXY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 109,781 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

LM54 AXY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,781 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AXY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
20 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AXY was last recorded at 109,781 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 3,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,938 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,843 miles
Average per year
4,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,781 miles
  • 2024 – 105,938 miles
  • 2023 – 100,276 miles
  • 2021 – 89,786 miles
  • 2020 – 86,919 miles
  • 2018 – 85,172 miles
  • 2016 – 79,482 miles
  • 2015 – 76,935 miles
  • 2014 – 74,311 miles
  • 2013 – 67,209 miles
  • 2012 – 63,180 miles
  • 2011 – 58,475 miles
  • 2010 – 50,267 miles
  • 2009 – 33,984 miles
  • 2008 – 25,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,781 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,781 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,781 miles
    Test number
    357975910921
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
  2. Fail109,781 miles (+3,843)3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,781 miles
    Test number
    381503593728
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
  3. Pass105,938 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    105,938 miles
    Test number
    496921172940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail105,938 miles (+5,662)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,938 miles
    Test number
    783895240224
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  5. Pass100,276 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    100,276 miles
    Test number
    486343782427
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Fail100,274 miles (+7,261)7 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,274 miles
    Test number
    976717447356
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front upper (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass93,013 miles (+3,227)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,013 miles
    Test number
    621149290413
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass89,786 miles (+1,422)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    89,786 miles
    Test number
    488068127288
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  9. Pass88,364 miles (+1,445)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    88,364 miles
    Test number
    416811365911
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass86,919 miles (+1,747)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    86,919 miles
    Test number
    127675666781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,172 miles (+2,483)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    85,172 miles
    Test number
    123976216333
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear axle bushes deteriorated but not resulting movement
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass82,689 miles (+3,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    468275905093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  13. Pass79,482 miles (+2,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,482 miles
    Test number
    445084911622
    • 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)
  14. Pass76,935 miles (+2,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    76,935 miles
    Test number
    698781898873
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
  15. Pass74,311 miles (+3,305)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    74,311 miles
    Test number
    575196744365
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass71,006 miles (+3,797)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,006 miles
    Test number
    419383704069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,209 miles (+4,029)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    67,209 miles
    Test number
    479421313068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,180 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,180 miles
    Test number
    485103132089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass58,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    58,475 miles
    Test number
    817557921074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail58,475 miles (+8,208)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,475 miles
    Test number
    879077221021
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass50,267 miles (+16,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,267 miles
    Test number
    621116630064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,984 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    33,984 miles
    Test number
    783263729034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,982 miles (+8,549)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,982 miles
    Test number
    234492529059
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
  24. Pass25,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    25,433 miles
    Test number
    120123858493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AXY

Does LM54 AXY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 AXY is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AXY?
The MOT on LM54 AXY is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 AXY done?
LM54 AXY was recorded at 109,781 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,673 miles a year.
Has LM54 AXY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AXY has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 AXY 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 AXY find?
LM54 AXY passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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