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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM54 AYAMOT history

LM54 AYA is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 105,843 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2025.

LM54 AYA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2026
Mileage
105,843 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,853 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AYA was last recorded at 105,843 miles on 8 Jan 2025, 85 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,758 miles · 3 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
85 miles
Average per year
4,853 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 105,843 miles
  • 2023 – 100,768 miles
  • 2022 – 97,797 miles
  • 2020 – 92,289 miles
  • 2019 – 88,359 miles
  • 2018 – 85,166 miles
  • 2017 – 79,385 miles
  • 2016 – 77,100 miles
  • 2014 – 60,623 miles
  • 2013 – 55,466 miles
  • 2012 – 48,197 miles
  • 2011 – 41,380 miles
  • 2010 – 35,657 miles
  • 2009 – 29,123 miles
  • 2007 – 22,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,843 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 14 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,843 miles (+85)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    105,843 miles
    Test number
    602411111713
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail105,758 miles (+4,990)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,758 miles
    Test number
    655819757568
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective middle clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,768 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    100,768 miles
    Test number
    164111919847
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail100,749 miles (+2,952)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,749 miles
    Test number
    364810310259
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass97,797 miles (+2,743)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    97,797 miles
    Test number
    782043137764
    • MinorNearside Front Outer 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,054 miles (+2,765)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    95,054 miles
    Test number
    693042411484
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass92,289 miles (+3,930)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,289 miles
    Test number
    272654216335
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass88,359 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    88,359 miles
    Test number
    916361776015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,166 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    85,166 miles
    Test number
    723406724704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail85,166 miles (+5,781)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,166 miles
    Test number
    736378509662
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass79,385 miles (+2,285)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    79,385 miles
    Test number
    176966011122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    880235000358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail77,100 miles (+16,477)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,100 miles
    Test number
    966411584695
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass60,623 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    60,623 miles
    Test number
    286403154111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,466 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    55,466 miles
    Test number
    375270033156
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail55,466 miles (+7,269)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,466 miles
    Test number
    129520133183
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass48,197 miles (+6,817)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,197 miles
    Test number
    478588622062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass41,380 miles (+5,723)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,380 miles
    Test number
    236152921016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,657 miles (+6,534)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    35,657 miles
    Test number
    322503720002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass29,123 miles (+6,125)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,123 miles
    Test number
    310823209044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    22,998 miles
    Test number
    441898847492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AYA

Does LM54 AYA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AYA expired on 13 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AYA?
The MOT on LM54 AYA expired on 13 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AYA done?
LM54 AYA was recorded at 105,843 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2025, an average of 4,853 miles a year.
Has LM54 AYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AYA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 AYA 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 AYA find?
LM54 AYA passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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