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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LM54 DKDMOT history

LM54 DKD is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,659 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

LM54 DKD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2023
Mileage
126,659 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DKD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 DKD was last recorded at 126,659 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 3,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,373 miles · 3 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
3,286 miles
Average per year
6,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 126,659 miles
  • 2022 – 123,373 miles
  • 2020 – 112,177 miles
  • 2019 – 105,867 miles
  • 2018 – 104,656 miles
  • 2017 – 100,449 miles
  • 2015 – 90,911 miles
  • 2014 – 83,860 miles
  • 2013 – 75,627 miles
  • 2012 – 68,160 miles
  • 2011 – 54,929 miles
  • 2010 – 45,648 miles
  • 2009 – 39,951 miles
  • 2008 – 36,098 miles
  • 2007 – 29,614 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail126,659 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear position has water ingress
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteoriated

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail126,659 miles (+3,286)1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,659 miles
    Test number
    839958569349
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position has water ingress
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteoriated

  2. Pass123,373 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,373 miles
    Test number
    264281849349
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail123,373 miles (+11,196)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,373 miles
    Test number
    159079414725
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass112,177 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,177 miles
    Test number
    814382375768
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail112,177 miles (+6,310)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,177 miles
    Test number
    890867775003
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and or under trays fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box leak (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged not affecting light output
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass105,867 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    105,867 miles
    Test number
    315252481298
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail105,867 miles (+1,211)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,867 miles
    Test number
    759866174245
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner 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 front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass104,656 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,656 miles
    Test number
    245670782016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail104,656 miles (+4,207)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,656 miles
    Test number
    294448357330
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass100,449 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,449 miles
    Test number
    618711937009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail100,438 miles (+9,527)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,438 miles
    Test number
    924125474956
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass90,911 miles (+7,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    90,911 miles
    Test number
    621850708849
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass83,860 miles (+8,233)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,860 miles
    Test number
    465258304388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,627 miles (+7,467)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    75,627 miles
    Test number
    846584493238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,160 miles (+13,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    68,160 miles
    Test number
    665904112347
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass54,929 miles (+9,281)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,929 miles
    Test number
    569295711357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail45,648 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,648 miles
    Test number
    472164430308
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass45,648 miles (+5,697)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    45,648 miles
    Test number
    734094230336
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Fail39,951 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,951 miles
    Test number
    461957639374
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  20. Pass39,951 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,951 miles
    Test number
    742947439344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,098 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,098 miles
    Test number
    511245248350
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  22. Pass36,098 miles (+6,484)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    36,098 miles
    Test number
    530265748343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,614 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    29,614 miles
    Test number
    660604737331
    • NoteO/s/f tyre bald on inner edge but within limits for mot

Questions about LM54 DKD

Does LM54 DKD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DKD expired on 2 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DKD?
The MOT on LM54 DKD expired on 2 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DKD done?
LM54 DKD was recorded at 126,659 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 6,402 miles a year.
Has LM54 DKD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DKD has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 DKD 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 DKD find?
LM54 DKD failed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with 1 major defect, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: offside rear shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak; nearside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.

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