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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 TGUMOT history

LM54 TGU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 64,950 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LM54 TGU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
64,950 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,620 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TGU was last recorded at 64,950 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,322 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
61,628 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,322 miles
Average per year
2,620 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 64,950 miles
  • 2025 – 61,628 miles
  • 2024 – 58,737 miles
  • 2021 – 57,712 miles
  • 2020 – 55,801 miles
  • 2019 – 54,268 miles
  • 2018 – 52,127 miles
  • 2017 – 50,535 miles
  • 2016 – 47,301 miles
  • 2015 – 43,358 miles
  • 2014 – 39,218 miles
  • 2013 – 36,140 miles
  • 2012 – 32,495 miles
  • 2011 – 28,518 miles
  • 2010 – 25,768 miles
  • 2009 – 23,753 miles
  • 2008 – 17,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass64,950 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to exposing chords (5.2.3 (e))

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 10 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass64,950 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    64,950 miles
    Test number
    783824343222
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to exposing chords (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail64,948 miles (+3,320)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,948 miles
    Test number
    852029520362
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both link dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to exposing chords (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass61,628 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    61,628 miles
    Test number
    510231339982
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail61,625 miles (+2,888)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,625 miles
    Test number
    459305827687
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lens faded and poss bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass58,737 miles (+1,025)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    58,737 miles
    Test number
    368532136355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass57,712 miles (+1,911)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,712 miles
    Test number
    501598960768
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass55,801 miles (+1,533)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,801 miles
    Test number
    912618741829
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Pass54,268 miles (+2,141)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,268 miles
    Test number
    365162910629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass52,127 miles (+1,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    52,127 miles
    Test number
    395305880689
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,535 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    50,535 miles
    Test number
    756201077081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass47,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    47,301 miles
    Test number
    838584828628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail47,301 miles (+3,943)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,301 miles
    Test number
    873452169977
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass43,358 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,358 miles
    Test number
    547135020885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail43,358 miles (+4,140)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,358 miles
    Test number
    247255794933
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass39,218 miles (+3,078)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    39,218 miles
    Test number
    296582804309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,140 miles (+3,645)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    36,140 miles
    Test number
    776461803390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,495 miles (+1,371)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    32,495 miles
    Test number
    407176692204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,124 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2013
    Odometer
    31,124 miles
    Test number
    307142502190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass28,518 miles (+2,750)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    28,518 miles
    Test number
    219431011419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,768 miles (+2,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2011
    Odometer
    25,768 miles
    Test number
    153515300164
    • NoteSeat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

  21. Pass23,753 miles (+908)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    23,753 miles
    Test number
    680057929174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass22,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    22,845 miles
    Test number
    103894319039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail22,845 miles (+5,209)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,845 miles
    Test number
    920544219077
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass17,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    17,636 miles
    Test number
    260840418067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 TGU

Does LM54 TGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 TGU is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TGU?
The MOT on LM54 TGU is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 TGU done?
LM54 TGU was recorded at 64,950 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 2,620 miles a year.
Has LM54 TGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TGU has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LM54 TGU 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 TGU find?
LM54 TGU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge close to exposing chords.

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