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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LM54 DKYMOT history

LM54 DKY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 171,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2025.

LM54 DKY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2026
Mileage
171,218 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 DKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 DKY was last recorded at 171,218 miles on 23 Apr 2025, 7,442 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,776 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
7,442 miles
Average per year
8,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 171,218 miles
  • 2024 – 163,776 miles
  • 2023 – 156,468 miles
  • 2022 – 147,179 miles
  • 2021 – 139,745 miles
  • 2019 – 126,595 miles
  • 2018 – 117,151 miles
  • 2017 – 108,093 miles
  • 2016 – 96,977 miles
  • 2015 – 86,654 miles
  • 2014 – 75,167 miles
  • 2013 – 64,146 miles
  • 2012 – 54,009 miles
  • 2011 – 43,462 miles
  • 2010 – 37,840 miles
  • 2009 – 31,252 miles
  • 2008 – 23,081 miles
  • 2007 – 16,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,218 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,218 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    171,218 miles
    Test number
    335610810537
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail171,218 miles (+7,442)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,218 miles
    Test number
    148092152855
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass163,776 miles (+7,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    163,776 miles
    Test number
    286840410599
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass156,468 miles (+9,289)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    156,468 miles
    Test number
    131515197830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass147,179 miles (+7,434)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,179 miles
    Test number
    720226191385
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass139,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,745 miles
    Test number
    549400620666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail139,745 miles (+13,150)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,745 miles
    Test number
    797213869246
    • DangerousFront Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp missing (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass126,595 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,595 miles
    Test number
    657566091995
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail126,592 miles (+9,441)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,592 miles
    Test number
    979996638552
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on

  10. Pass117,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    117,151 miles
    Test number
    210699529973

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,151 miles (+9,058)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,151 miles
    Test number
    188907479276
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Pass108,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    108,093 miles
    Test number
    815609523207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail108,093 miles (+11,116)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,093 miles
    Test number
    432032155519
    • FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass96,977 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    212388460196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail96,977 miles (+10,323)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    468182631809
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass86,654 miles (+337)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    86,654 miles
    Test number
    908804964123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in it and been run flat side inner side wall/tread patton badly worn

  17. Fail86,317 miles (+11,150)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,317 miles
    Test number
    116275000699
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has nail in it and been run flat side inner side wall/tread patton badly worn

  18. Pass75,167 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    75,167 miles
    Test number
    719093844333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,970 miles (+10,824)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,970 miles
    Test number
    836657934360
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass64,146 miles (+10,137)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,146 miles
    Test number
    376369823315
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail54,009 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    619434232314
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  22. Pass54,009 miles (+10,547)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    54,009 miles
    Test number
    709534632300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,462 miles (+5,622)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,462 miles
    Test number
    188040041334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,840 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    37,840 miles
    Test number
    463063030436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,252 miles
    Test number
    650334639360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail31,252 miles (+8,171)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,252 miles
    Test number
    980014139384
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass23,081 miles (+6,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    23,081 miles
    Test number
    850088838323
    • 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)

  28. Pass16,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    16,459 miles
    Test number
    870124247382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 DKY

Does LM54 DKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 DKY expired on 26 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 DKY?
The MOT on LM54 DKY expired on 26 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 DKY done?
LM54 DKY was recorded at 171,218 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2025, an average of 8,910 miles a year.
Has LM54 DKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 DKY has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 DKY 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 DKY find?
LM54 DKY passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: offside front coil spring corroded.

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