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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LM54 DKVMOT history

LM54 DKV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,994 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2024.

LM54 DKV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2025
Mileage
170,994 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DKV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
12 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DKV was last recorded at 170,994 miles on 15 Jan 2024, 43 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,951 miles · 2 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
43 miles
Average per year
7,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 170,994 miles
  • 2023 – 170,939 miles
  • 2022 – 166,255 miles
  • 2021 – 162,603 miles
  • 2020 – 159,601 miles
  • 2019 – 150,559 miles
  • 2018 – 145,434 miles
  • 2017 – 139,257 miles
  • 2016 – 133,843 miles
  • 2015 – 118,030 miles
  • 2014 – 106,740 miles
  • 2013 – 98,956 miles
  • 2012 – 93,429 miles
  • 2011 – 77,419 miles
  • 2010 – 65,841 miles
  • 2009 – 55,112 miles
  • 2007 – 47,618 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,994 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine mounting bush deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,994 miles (+43)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    170,994 miles
    Test number
    495039433316
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail170,951 miles (+12)4 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,951 miles
    Test number
    447832496876
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering locking device ineffective Tie rod lock nut loose (2.1.3 (d))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine mounting bush deteriorated
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail170,939 miles (+605)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,939 miles
    Test number
    605328909930
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  4. Fail170,334 miles (+4,079)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,334 miles
    Test number
    776900378951
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Centre exhaust sleeve snapped
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass166,255 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    166,255 miles
    Test number
    346555182409
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Temp repair to wing
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail166,252 miles (+3,649)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,252 miles
    Test number
    427175901028
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass162,603 miles (+3,002)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    162,603 miles
    Test number
    968138270439
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass159,601 miles (+9,042)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    159,601 miles
    Test number
    748577466406
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass150,559 miles (+19)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,559 miles
    Test number
    592839851790
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak noted
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail150,540 miles (+5,106)5 major1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,540 miles
    Test number
    743970317359
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak noted
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass145,434 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    145,434 miles
    Test number
    174478503386
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail145,434 miles (+6,177)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,434 miles
    Test number
    439347187707
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass139,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    139,257 miles
    Test number
    186934946079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail139,257 miles (+5,414)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,257 miles
    Test number
    812747198539
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass133,843 miles (+15,813)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    133,843 miles
    Test number
    982063872537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass118,030 miles (+11,290)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    118,030 miles
    Test number
    758627305100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,740 miles (+7,784)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    106,740 miles
    Test number
    367969214104
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHead lamp lenses discoloured
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

  18. Fail98,956 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    237479303400
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass98,956 miles (+5,527)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,956 miles
    Test number
    278269203454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass93,429 miles (+16,010)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    93,429 miles
    Test number
    189551312104
    • 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)

  21. Pass77,419 miles (+11,578)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    77,419 miles
    Test number
    808556951038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,841 miles (+10,729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    65,841 miles
    Test number
    144517860028
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass55,112 miles (+7,494)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    55,112 miles
    Test number
    702596469033
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  24. Pass47,618 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    313692657387
    • 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)

  25. Fail47,618 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,618 miles
    Test number
    964702657372
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

Questions about LM54 DKV

Does LM54 DKV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DKV expired on 14 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DKV?
The MOT on LM54 DKV expired on 14 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DKV done?
LM54 DKV was recorded at 170,994 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2024, an average of 7,674 miles a year.
Has LM54 DKV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DKV has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LM54 DKV 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 DKV find?
LM54 DKV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2024 with 7 advisories: engine mounting bush deteriorated; exhaust sleeve corroded; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 4 more.

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