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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LM54 TFVMOT history

LM54 TFV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 130,585 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2025.

LM54 TFV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2025
Mileage
130,585 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TFV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 TFV was last recorded at 130,585 miles on 27 Dec 2025, 6,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,490 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,095 miles
Average per year
6,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 130,585 miles
  • 2024 – 124,490 miles
  • 2023 – 116,093 miles
  • 2022 – 111,785 miles
  • 2021 – 104,136 miles
  • 2020 – 100,732 miles
  • 2019 – 87,067 miles
  • 2018 – 80,007 miles
  • 2017 – 75,315 miles
  • 2016 – 71,787 miles
  • 2015 – 66,682 miles
  • 2014 – 61,837 miles
  • 2013 – 54,993 miles
  • 2012 – 46,118 miles
  • 2011 – 37,150 miles
  • 2010 – 30,087 miles
  • 2009 – 22,567 miles
  • 2008 – 13,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail130,585 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( OUTER BUSH ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ( CHATTERING ) (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorDriver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near-Side and Off-Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near-Side and Off-Side ( INNER BUSH ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near-Side and Off-Side (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 24 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail130,585 miles (+6,095)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,585 miles
    Test number
    160901535073
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( OUTER BUSH ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ( CHATTERING ) (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's door pillar deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Near-Side and Off-Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Near-Side and Off-Side ( INNER BUSH ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Near-Side and Off-Side (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass124,490 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    124,490 miles
    Test number
    727941390822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail124,469 miles (+8,376)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,469 miles
    Test number
    488348447413
    • DangerousFront Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

  4. Pass116,093 miles (+110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,093 miles
    Test number
    518963395874
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail115,983 miles (+4,198)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,983 miles
    Test number
    287690620006
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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 projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass111,785 miles (+7,649)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,785 miles
    Test number
    450655981887
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass104,136 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    104,136 miles
    Test number
    576213504429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail104,129 miles (+3,397)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,129 miles
    Test number
    914300994711
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass100,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,732 miles
    Test number
    142282199891
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Fail100,732 miles (+13,665)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,732 miles
    Test number
    448332579355
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass87,067 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    87,067 miles
    Test number
    912114345871
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail87,066 miles (+7,059)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,066 miles
    Test number
    166592704510
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass80,007 miles (+4,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,007 miles
    Test number
    464433664480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

  14. Pass75,315 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    75,315 miles
    Test number
    733769469129
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail75,315 miles (+3,528)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,315 miles
    Test number
    161000077888
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop/stabilizer link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass71,787 miles (+5,105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    71,787 miles
    Test number
    236202542493
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass66,682 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    557918525162
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  18. Fail66,682 miles (+4,845)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,682 miles
    Test number
    456017325140
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  19. Pass61,837 miles (+6,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    61,837 miles
    Test number
    447295234165
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass54,993 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    639045953176
    • NoteHigh level brake light not working.

  21. Fail54,993 miles (+8,875)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,993 miles
    Test number
    236804653449
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteHigh level stop light inop.

  22. Pass46,118 miles (+8,968)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    46,118 miles
    Test number
    325350862185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,150 miles (+7,063)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    37,150 miles
    Test number
    677389151162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,087 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,087 miles
    Test number
    251697560481
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass27,975 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    27,975 miles
    Test number
    903063440023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,567 miles (+8,978)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,567 miles
    Test number
    384771289162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    13,589 miles
    Test number
    213216078439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 TFV

Does LM54 TFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 TFV expired on 5 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TFV?
The MOT on LM54 TFV expired on 5 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 TFV done?
LM54 TFV was recorded at 130,585 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2025, an average of 6,682 miles a year.
Has LM54 TFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TFV has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 TFV 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 TFV find?
LM54 TFV failed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2025 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ( outer bush ); offside windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ( chattering ), and 6 more.

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