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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LM54 DHXMOT history

LM54 DHX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 173,473 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LM54 DHX grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
173,473 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DHX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DHX was last recorded at 173,473 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 7,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,086 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,387 miles
Average per year
7,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,473 miles
  • 2025 – 166,086 miles
  • 2024 – 160,567 miles
  • 2023 – 152,641 miles
  • 2022 – 144,190 miles
  • 2021 – 135,908 miles
  • 2020 – 132,634 miles
  • 2019 – 123,631 miles
  • 2018 – 113,502 miles
  • 2017 – 104,699 miles
  • 2016 – 95,394 miles
  • 2015 – 88,247 miles
  • 2014 – 78,043 miles
  • 2013 – 67,918 miles
  • 2012 – 64,058 miles
  • 2011 – 59,114 miles
  • 2010 – 50,511 miles
  • 2009 – 50,457 miles
  • 2008 – 45,382 miles
  • 2007 – 37,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,473 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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.

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,473 miles (+7,387)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    173,473 miles
    Test number
    587728721779
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INSIDE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REARS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass166,086 miles (+5,519)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    166,086 miles
    Test number
    951067195188
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security LOWER OUTER SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REARS (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass160,567 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,567 miles
    Test number
    707209819409
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm ,both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter side sill corroded ,both side

  4. Fail160,567 miles (+7,926)1 dangerous1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,567 miles
    Test number
    579571936486
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,641 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    152,641 miles
    Test number
    482759003651
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail152,641 miles (+8,451)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,641 miles
    Test number
    172849327034
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass144,190 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,190 miles
    Test number
    896622439669
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail144,190 miles (+8,282)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,190 miles
    Test number
    535464777929
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective ,both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass135,908 miles (+3,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,908 miles
    Test number
    138732231523
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s + o/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer c.v boot loosing grease, boot is secure and no splits found

  10. Pass132,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    132,634 miles
    Test number
    715829723550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front c.v loosing grease but no splits found c.v boot IS secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded

  11. Fail132,634 miles (+9,003)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,634 miles
    Test number
    977745823569
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front c.v loosing grease but no splits found c.v boot IS secure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded

  12. Pass123,631 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    123,631 miles
    Test number
    811710905091
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail123,631 miles (+10,129)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,631 miles
    Test number
    821892562421
    • Repaired at testFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms,both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass113,502 miles (+8,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,502 miles
    Test number
    888389531807
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass104,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    104,699 miles
    Test number
    667203784911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,699 miles (+9,305)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,699 miles
    Test number
    890590624522
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

  17. Pass95,394 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    95,394 miles
    Test number
    327589375634
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  18. Fail95,394 miles (+7,147)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,394 miles
    Test number
    469056731601
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass88,247 miles (+10,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    88,247 miles
    Test number
    249351655004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass78,043 miles (+10,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,043 miles
    Test number
    165698374401
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  21. Pass67,918 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,918 miles
    Test number
    879973463086
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

  22. Fail67,918 miles (+3,860)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,918 miles
    Test number
    485373263094
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

  23. Pass64,058 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,058 miles
    Test number
    405327272075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,052 miles (+4,938)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,052 miles
    Test number
    447590272093
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  25. Pass59,114 miles (+8,603)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,114 miles
    Test number
    777826021044
    • NoteAdvise offside front tyre low on inner edge

  26. Pass50,511 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,511 miles
    Test number
    104008920008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass50,457 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,457 miles
    Test number
    651923449326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass45,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    374452909032
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  29. Fail45,416 miles (+34)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,416 miles
    Test number
    571672509048
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  30. Fail45,382 miles (+8,010)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,382 miles
    Test number
    571995368342
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

  31. Pass37,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    37,372 miles
    Test number
    802605667387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DHX

Does LM54 DHX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 DHX is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DHX?
The MOT on LM54 DHX is valid until 17 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 DHX done?
LM54 DHX was recorded at 173,473 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 7,474 miles a year.
Has LM54 DHX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DHX has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 DHX 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 DHX find?
LM54 DHX passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears.

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