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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,900 cc

LM54 OPGMOT history

LM54 OPG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 223,753 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

LM54 OPG blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
223,753 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,510 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OPG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OPG was last recorded at 223,753 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,714 miles · 14 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
9,510 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,753 miles
  • 2024 – 217,648 miles
  • 2023 – 211,771 miles
  • 2022 – 207,446 miles
  • 2021 – 198,954 miles
  • 2020 – 188,749 miles
  • 2019 – 178,447 miles
  • 2018 – 170,171 miles
  • 2017 – 164,351 miles
  • 2016 – 149,032 miles
  • 2015 – 141,952 miles
  • 2014 – 133,364 miles
  • 2013 – 123,343 miles
  • 2012 – 113,729 miles
  • 2011 – 101,989 miles
  • 2010 – 87,939 miles
  • 2009 – 73,463 miles
  • 2008 – 54,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass223,753 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad is significantly close to 1.5mm limit if not on it. BORDERLINE FAILURE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass223,753 miles (+39)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    223,753 miles
    Test number
    614774883453
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad is significantly close to 1.5mm limit if not on it. BORDERLINE FAILURE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail223,714 miles (+6,066)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,714 miles
    Test number
    498368915254
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both, heavily clouded by plastic corrosion. (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pad is significantly close to 1.5mm limit if not on it. BORDERLINE FAILURE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass217,648 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    217,648 miles
    Test number
    804275807670
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail217,648 miles (+5,877)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,648 miles
    Test number
    307594306335
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass211,771 miles (+56)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    211,771 miles
    Test number
    929140465316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail211,715 miles (+4,269)5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,715 miles
    Test number
    407094761082
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass207,446 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    207,446 miles
    Test number
    769646439080
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to expose cord on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail207,408 miles (+8,454)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,408 miles
    Test number
    452645532981
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to expose cord on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  9. Pass198,954 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    198,954 miles
    Test number
    369391793725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail198,924 miles (+10,175)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,924 miles
    Test number
    990188759404
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass188,749 miles (+10,302)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    188,749 miles
    Test number
    706225925448
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose

  12. Pass178,447 miles (+8,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,447 miles
    Test number
    136023290873
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass170,171 miles (+15)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    170,171 miles
    Test number
    965540525087
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail170,156 miles (+5,805)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,156 miles
    Test number
    151433807301
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass164,351 miles (+15,319)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    164,351 miles
    Test number
    128964211121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPoor pattern to both headlights - recommend polishing lenses
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges & nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass149,032 miles (+7,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    149,032 miles
    Test number
    946886265804
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass141,952 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    141,952 miles
    Test number
    685538035049
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail141,952 miles (+8,588)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,952 miles
    Test number
    689608035009
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass133,364 miles (+10,021)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    133,364 miles
    Test number
    789703354046
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass123,343 miles (+9,614)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,343 miles
    Test number
    438727153031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,729 miles (+11,740)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,729 miles
    Test number
    218219552074
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  22. Pass101,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    101,989 miles
    Test number
    255523451015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail101,986 miles (+14,047)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,986 miles
    Test number
    509553851009
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass87,939 miles (+14,476)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    87,939 miles
    Test number
    644487750027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,463 miles (+18,736)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    73,463 miles
    Test number
    733675149036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass54,727 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,727 miles
    Test number
    313240948077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OPG

Does LM54 OPG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 OPG is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OPG?
The MOT on LM54 OPG is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 OPG done?
LM54 OPG was recorded at 223,753 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,510 miles a year.
Has LM54 OPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OPG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 OPG 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 OPG find?
LM54 OPG passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all.; offside front outer brake pad(s) wearing thin pad is significantly close to 1.5mm limit if not on it. borderline failure.; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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