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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 KNNMOT history

LM54 KNN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 166,598 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

LM54 KNN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
166,598 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 KNN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
14 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 KNN was last recorded at 166,598 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,582 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
8,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,598 miles
  • 2024 – 157,323 miles
  • 2023 – 144,435 miles
  • 2022 – 132,533 miles
  • 2021 – 119,742 miles
  • 2020 – 109,236 miles
  • 2019 – 82,351 miles
  • 2018 – 78,568 miles
  • 2017 – 69,470 miles
  • 2016 – 66,424 miles
  • 2015 – 62,230 miles
  • 2014 – 55,951 miles
  • 2013 – 49,983 miles
  • 2012 – 44,040 miles
  • 2011 – 37,844 miles
  • 2010 – 32,338 miles
  • 2009 – 24,098 miles
  • 2007 – 15,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,598 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,598 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    166,598 miles
    Test number
    325935508174
    • 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))

  2. Fail166,582 miles (+9,259)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,582 miles
    Test number
    267866053043
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))

  3. Pass157,323 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    157,323 miles
    Test number
    463086638442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Fail157,318 miles (+12,883)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,318 miles
    Test number
    406086981844
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass144,435 miles (+11,902)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,435 miles
    Test number
    714174227818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,533 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,533 miles
    Test number
    811961726214
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail132,533 miles (+12,791)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,533 miles
    Test number
    746705149265
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass119,742 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    119,742 miles
    Test number
    774592708698
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail119,742 miles (+10,506)2 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,742 miles
    Test number
    415385712279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass109,236 miles (+26,885)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,236 miles
    Test number
    559798651322
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass82,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,351 miles
    Test number
    882939854455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail82,351 miles (+3,783)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,351 miles
    Test number
    211445241499
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass78,568 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    434644096336
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail78,568 miles (+9,098)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    558686819390
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass69,470 miles (+3,046)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,470 miles
    Test number
    480518360030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,424 miles
    Test number
    623144947660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,423 miles (+4,193)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,423 miles
    Test number
    254211140156
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail62,230 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    837902655067
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass62,230 miles (+6,279)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    62,230 miles
    Test number
    868892155062
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass55,951 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,951 miles
    Test number
    165523744481
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall puncture runflat

  21. Fail55,951 miles (+5,968)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,951 miles
    Test number
    499723744052
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall puncture runflat

  22. Pass49,983 miles (+5,943)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    49,983 miles
    Test number
    575709033056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,040 miles
    Test number
    248248332097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail44,040 miles (+6,196)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,040 miles
    Test number
    147798032467
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  25. Pass37,844 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,844 miles
    Test number
    495037441081
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  26. Fail37,844 miles (+5,506)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,844 miles
    Test number
    938867241082
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine management light stays on

  27. Pass32,338 miles (+8,240)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    32,338 miles
    Test number
    362453140019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,098 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,098 miles
    Test number
    261759119050
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  29. Pass24,098 miles (+8,655)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    24,098 miles
    Test number
    813699619033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    15,443 miles
    Test number
    164972167379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 KNN

Does LM54 KNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 KNN expired on 20 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 KNN?
The MOT on LM54 KNN expired on 20 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 KNN done?
LM54 KNN was recorded at 166,598 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 8,490 miles a year.
Has LM54 KNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 KNN has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 KNN 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 KNN find?
LM54 KNN passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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