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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LM54 AYEMOT history

LM54 AYE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,031 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

LM54 AYE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
116,031 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,729 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 AYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 AYE was last recorded at 116,031 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 3,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,086 miles · 7 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,945 miles
Average per year
5,729 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 116,031 miles
  • 2024 – 112,086 miles
  • 2023 – 106,692 miles
  • 2022 – 97,308 miles
  • 2021 – 96,008 miles
  • 2020 – 91,955 miles
  • 2019 – 86,881 miles
  • 2018 – 84,035 miles
  • 2017 – 78,605 miles
  • 2016 – 69,418 miles
  • 2015 – 62,680 miles
  • 2013 – 51,962 miles
  • 2012 – 44,244 miles
  • 2011 – 39,138 miles
  • 2010 – 32,982 miles
  • 2009 – 26,286 miles
  • 2008 – 19,227 miles
  • 2007 – 14,077 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,031 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothside (5.3.2 (b))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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 26 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,031 miles (+3,945)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    116,031 miles
    Test number
    716107922722
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothside (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass112,086 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,086 miles
    Test number
    482305976622
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothside (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Fail112,086 miles (+5,394)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,086 miles
    Test number
    787375684373
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil bothside (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass106,692 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    106,692 miles
    Test number
    812478391496
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail106,962 miles (+9,654)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,962 miles
    Test number
    422748535820
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Pass97,308 miles (+1,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    97,308 miles
    Test number
    149593216440
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,008 miles (+4,053)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,008 miles
    Test number
    588190809563
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,955 miles (+5,074)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    91,955 miles
    Test number
    297401588804
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,881 miles (+2,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    86,881 miles
    Test number
    595666466960
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front linkage dust cover slightly deteriorated

  10. Pass84,035 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    463992937936
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall in poor condition
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component slightly corroded

  11. Fail84,035 miles (+5,430)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,035 miles
    Test number
    685969195428
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall in poor condition
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension component slightly corroded

  12. Pass78,605 miles (+9,187)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    78,605 miles
    Test number
    437503953641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass69,418 miles (+6,738)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2017
    Odometer
    69,418 miles
    Test number
    754370710886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,680 miles (+10,718)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,680 miles
    Test number
    489114965027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,962 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    766675543315
    • NoteOffside front outer CV gaiter deteriorated

  16. Fail51,962 miles (+7,718)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,962 miles
    Test number
    198194343352
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front outer CV gaiter deteriorated
    • NoteRear brake pads worn

  17. Pass44,244 miles (+5,106)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    44,244 miles
    Test number
    449054322476
    • 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)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  18. Pass39,138 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    39,138 miles
    Test number
    707302331314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail39,138 miles (+6,156)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,138 miles
    Test number
    847522031309
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass32,982 miles (+6,696)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,982 miles
    Test number
    800037940379
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass26,286 miles (+7,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    26,286 miles
    Test number
    224228939375
    • 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. Pass19,227 miles (+5,150)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    19,227 miles
    Test number
    664418638374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,077 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    14,077 miles
    Test number
    990610937318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 AYE

Does LM54 AYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 AYE expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 AYE?
The MOT on LM54 AYE expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 AYE done?
LM54 AYE was recorded at 116,031 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 5,729 miles a year.
Has LM54 AYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 AYE has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 AYE 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 AYE find?
LM54 AYE passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bothside; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 1 more.

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