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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc

LM54 KNCMOT history

LM54 KNC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 161,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2023.

LM54 KNC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
161,642 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 KNC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 KNC was last recorded at 161,642 miles on 31 Jan 2023, 4,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,829 miles · 9 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
4,813 miles
Average per year
5,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 161,642 miles
  • 2022 – 156,829 miles
  • 2021 – 149,825 miles
  • 2020 – 144,133 miles
  • 2019 – 139,510 miles
  • 2018 – 133,773 miles
  • 2017 – 130,271 miles
  • 2016 – 126,675 miles
  • 2015 – 122,314 miles
  • 2014 – 118,067 miles
  • 2013 – 113,134 miles
  • 2012 – 107,998 miles
  • 2011 – 104,802 miles
  • 2010 – 100,031 miles
  • 2009 – 93,500 miles
  • 2008 – 74,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,642 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 28 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,642 miles (+4,813)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    161,642 miles
    Test number
    842654941166
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass156,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,829 miles
    Test number
    610538868621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,827 miles (+7,002)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,827 miles
    Test number
    262209791367
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle + From outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted Sharp edge (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass149,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    149,825 miles
    Test number
    601151201092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail149,825 miles (+5,692)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,825 miles
    Test number
    750410365113
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • 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))

  6. Pass144,133 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    144,133 miles
    Test number
    530821152348
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail144,133 miles (+4,623)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,133 miles
    Test number
    658237946372
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass139,510 miles (+5,737)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,510 miles
    Test number
    581867879700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass133,773 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    133,773 miles
    Test number
    358737503904
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail133,773 miles (+3,502)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,773 miles
    Test number
    559644751491
    • FailureOffside Front drive shaft damaged inner drive shaft bolt is loose (2.5.C.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass130,271 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    130,271 miles
    Test number
    426133644234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass126,675 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    126,675 miles
    Test number
    204690665899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern poor

  13. Fail126,672 miles (+4,358)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,672 miles
    Test number
    683214837996
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper edge (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper edge (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside head lamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern poor

  14. Pass122,314 miles (+4,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    122,314 miles
    Test number
    326760625032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass118,067 miles (+151)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,067 miles
    Test number
    458466944060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail117,916 miles (+4,782)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,916 miles
    Test number
    115600234091
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracked but not showing cord

  17. Pass113,134 miles (+5,136)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,134 miles
    Test number
    337673723085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass107,998 miles (+3,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    107,998 miles
    Test number
    836276922090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,802 miles (+4,771)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    104,802 miles
    Test number
    425362011017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,031 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    100,031 miles
    Test number
    964045720081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,031 miles (+6,531)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,031 miles
    Test number
    143985920401
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • NoteN/s of vehicle has been keyed
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  22. Pass93,500 miles (+19,219)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,500 miles
    Test number
    272544029061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,281 miles
    Test number
    293469058028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 KNC

Does LM54 KNC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 KNC expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 KNC?
The MOT on LM54 KNC expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 KNC done?
LM54 KNC was recorded at 161,642 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2023, an average of 5,854 miles a year.
Has LM54 KNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 KNC has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 KNC 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 KNC find?
LM54 KNC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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