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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM54 OPKMOT history

LM54 OPK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 182,287 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2025.

LM54 OPK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Aug 2026
Mileage
182,287 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 OPK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 OPK was last recorded at 182,287 miles on 5 Aug 2025, 563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Jul 2016: 114,592 miles, lower than 138,693 miles on 9 Jun 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
181,724 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
563 miles
Average per year
6,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,287 miles
  • 2024 – 181,724 miles
  • 2023 – 180,607 miles
  • 2022 – 176,186 miles
  • 2021 – 169,877 miles
  • 2019 – 160,955 miles
  • 2018 – 154,825 miles
  • 2017 – 150,040 miles
  • 2016 – 114,592 miles
  • 2015 – 138,693 miles
  • 2014 – 130,850 miles
  • 2012 – 118,842 miles
  • 2010 – 98,539 miles
  • 2008 – 76,121 miles
  • 2007 – 63,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,287 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
  • 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (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.

  • Corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,287 miles (+563)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    182,287 miles
    Test number
    362893243068
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • 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 on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass181,724 miles (+1,117)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,724 miles
    Test number
    190745988753
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  3. Pass180,607 miles (+57)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    180,607 miles
    Test number
    822512236638
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  4. Fail180,550 miles (+4,364)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,550 miles
    Test number
    279961404675
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened badly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corrosion
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion
  5. Pass176,186 miles (+6,309)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    176,186 miles
    Test number
    494211758595
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass169,877 miles (+8,922)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    169,877 miles
    Test number
    282159614253
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle
  7. Pass160,955 miles (+6,130)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    160,955 miles
    Test number
    275256387030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass154,825 miles (+4,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,825 miles
    Test number
    319082658846
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle
  9. Pass150,040 miles (+35,448)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,040 miles
    Test number
    624245272169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,592 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    114,592 miles
    Test number
    206467013113
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  11. Fail114,592 miles (-24,101)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,592 miles
    Test number
    645272872481
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  12. Pass138,693 miles (+7,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,693 miles
    Test number
    338490065190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass130,850 miles (+12,008)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,850 miles
    Test number
    116004164096
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteRear discs corroded
  14. Pass118,842 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    118,842 miles
    Test number
    849057572269
    • 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)
  15. Fail118,842 miles (+20,303)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,842 miles
    Test number
    219437572286
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  16. Pass98,539 miles (+22,418)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,539 miles
    Test number
    521167060280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass76,121 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    76,121 miles
    Test number
    324737868451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail76,121 miles (+12,781)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,121 miles
    Test number
    263417368288
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
  19. Pass63,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    591579797195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 OPK

Does LM54 OPK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 OPK expired on 4 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 OPK?
The MOT on LM54 OPK expired on 4 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 OPK done?
LM54 OPK was recorded at 182,287 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2025, an average of 6,590 miles a year.
Has LM54 OPK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 OPK has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 OPK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 OPK find?
LM54 OPK passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2025 with 5 advisories: brake hose slightly deteriorated both front; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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