Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LM54 DKUMOT history
LM54 DKU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 209,839 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 209,839 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,884 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM54 DKU
- 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
- 29 Dec 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM54 DKU was last recorded at 209,839 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 5,936 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 203,903 miles · 14 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,936 miles
- Average per year
- 9,884 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 209,839 miles
- 2025 – 203,903 miles
- 2024 – 196,656 miles
- 2023 – 189,692 miles
- 2022 – 184,960 miles
- 2021 – 180,241 miles
- 2020 – 165,869 miles
- 2019 – 151,244 miles
- 2018 – 138,356 miles
- 2017 – 130,409 miles
- 2016 – 116,612 miles
- 2015 – 106,352 miles
- 2014 – 94,234 miles
- 2012 – 74,842 miles
- 2011 – 63,888 miles
- 2010 – 54,589 miles
- 2009 – 44,809 miles
- 2008 – 36,009 miles
- 2007 – 26,549 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass209,839 miles
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS&OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear suspension bushes deteriotated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Headlamp lenses deteriorating
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014
Full MOT history
24 tests since 27 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass209,839 miles (+5,936)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 209,839 miles
- Test number
- 938542675386
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NS&OS (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL rear suspension bushes deteriotated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass203,903 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 203,903 miles
- Test number
- 318385380218
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNS&OS Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear ALL suspension arm bushes deteriorated.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail203,896 miles (+7,240)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,896 miles
- Test number
- 981139226485
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated NS&OS (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNS&OS Headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter twisted.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear ALL suspension arm bushes deteriorated.
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NS&OS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass196,656 miles (+635)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 196,656 miles
- Test number
- 967148731927
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail196,021 miles (+6,329)6 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,021 miles
- Test number
- 398797980301
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swinging arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength swinging arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHeater blower motor not working
- AdvisoryLight switch insecure
Pass189,692 miles (+4,732)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 189,692 miles
- Test number
- 729346177633
- AdvisoryBonnet pull stiff
- AdvisoryNearside front lower arm bush deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear
- AdvisoryOffside front outer cv gaiter deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside repeater light dim
Pass184,960 miles (+4,719)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 184,960 miles
- Test number
- 809947708309
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass180,241 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 180,241 miles
- Test number
- 954718329112
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
Fail180,241 miles (+14,372)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,241 miles
- Test number
- 457727093271
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
Pass165,869 miles (+14,625)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 165,869 miles
- Test number
- 492114865910
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Pass151,244 miles (+12,888)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 151,244 miles
- Test number
- 678462249684
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses fading
Pass138,356 miles (+7,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 138,356 miles
- Test number
- 767009624287
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorating
Pass130,409 miles (+13,797)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 130,409 miles
- Test number
- 727338796543
- AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff
Pass116,612 miles (+10,260)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 116,612 miles
- Test number
- 758220967680
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass106,352 miles (+12,118)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 106,352 miles
- Test number
- 836926295138
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOff side front tyre very low on tread on the inner edge cords almost exposed
Pass94,234 miles (+8,120)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 94,234 miles
- Test number
- 136363984131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,114 miles (+11,272)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 86,114 miles
- Test number
- 919147304051
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteBolts missing from undertray but still secure
Pass74,842 miles (+10,954)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 74,842 miles
- Test number
- 248133062362
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass63,888 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 63,888 miles
- Test number
- 716756131306
- NoteFront number plate poor
Fail63,888 miles (+9,299)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,888 miles
- Test number
- 407096631411
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteFront number plate poor
Pass54,589 miles (+9,780)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 54,589 miles
- Test number
- 692304730318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,809 miles (+8,800)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 44,809 miles
- Test number
- 743637059336
- NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN BADLY INNER EDGES
Pass36,009 miles (+9,460)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 36,009 miles
- Test number
- 823874858306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,549 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 26,549 miles
- Test number
- 101501667386
- AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Questions about LM54 DKU
- Does LM54 DKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 DKU is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LM54 DKU?
- The MOT on LM54 DKU is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LM54 DKU done?
- LM54 DKU was recorded at 209,839 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 9,884 miles a year.
- Has LM54 DKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM54 DKU has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LM54 DKU 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 DKU find?
- LM54 DKU passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns&os; front brake hose slightly deteriorated ns&os; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.
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