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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 TFUMOT history

LM54 TFU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 58,578 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

LM54 TFU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Aug 2027
Mileage
58,578 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,725 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TFU was last recorded at 58,578 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 1,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,767 miles · 20 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,811 miles
Average per year
2,725 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 58,578 miles
  • 2025 – 56,767 miles
  • 2024 – 55,403 miles
  • 2022 – 51,275 miles
  • 2021 – 45,176 miles
  • 2020 – 39,623 miles
  • 2019 – 35,544 miles
  • 2018 – 35,125 miles
  • 2017 – 34,564 miles
  • 2016 – 33,837 miles
  • 2015 – 29,873 miles
  • 2014 – 26,841 miles
  • 2013 – 22,413 miles
  • 2012 – 19,724 miles
  • 2011 – 15,629 miles
  • 2010 – 12,292 miles
  • 2009 – 10,236 miles
  • 2008 – 8,119 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,578 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,578 miles (+1,811)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    58,578 miles
    Test number
    995719303512
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass56,767 miles (+1,364)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    56,767 miles
    Test number
    623002658727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass55,403 miles (+4,128)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    55,403 miles
    Test number
    764576787780
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront flex esxaust damage but not blowing

  4. Pass51,275 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,275 miles
    Test number
    708689228981
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail51,274 miles (+6,098)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,274 miles
    Test number
    806676189380
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass45,176 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,176 miles
    Test number
    796140241138
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail45,176 miles (+5,553)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,176 miles
    Test number
    400235122144
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view scratches on windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass39,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    356318978628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail39,623 miles (+4,079)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,623 miles
    Test number
    473801858002
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))

  10. Pass35,544 miles (+419)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    35,544 miles
    Test number
    219374176877
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test parking permit
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass35,125 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    35,125 miles
    Test number
    984488901805
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail35,125 miles (+561)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,125 miles
    Test number
    206649252574
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass34,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    34,564 miles
    Test number
    537502333908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,564 miles (+727)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,564 miles
    Test number
    736797077025
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass33,837 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    33,837 miles
    Test number
    673434917732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,568 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,568 miles
    Test number
    182186805186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,561 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    32,561 miles
    Test number
    538470285545
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light stays on
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail32,561 miles (+2,688)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,561 miles
    Test number
    956592267807
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light stays on
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass29,873 miles (+3,032)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    29,873 miles
    Test number
    537974655001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass26,841 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    26,841 miles
    Test number
    708882654084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,835 miles (+4,422)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,835 miles
    Test number
    846781954084
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass22,413 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    22,413 miles
    Test number
    577921233083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,401 miles (+2,677)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,401 miles
    Test number
    128850533038
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass19,724 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    19,724 miles
    Test number
    187158242491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail19,667 miles (+4,038)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,667 miles
    Test number
    318101642093
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass15,629 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    15,629 miles
    Test number
    439354951050
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail15,621 miles (+3,329)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,621 miles
    Test number
    215523751043
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass12,292 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    12,292 miles
    Test number
    714716650069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,289 miles (+2,053)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,289 miles
    Test number
    953345750029
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass10,236 miles (+2,117)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    10,236 miles
    Test number
    972083749061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass8,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    8,119 miles
    Test number
    510135748024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 TFU

Does LM54 TFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 TFU is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TFU?
The MOT on LM54 TFU is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 TFU done?
LM54 TFU was recorded at 58,578 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 2,725 miles a year.
Has LM54 TFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TFU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LM54 TFU 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 TFU find?
LM54 TFU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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