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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LM54 TGYMOT history

LM54 TGY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 109,133 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.

LM54 TGY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2024
Mileage
109,133 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 TGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 TGY was last recorded at 109,133 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,133 miles · 3 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 109,133 miles
  • 2022 – 98,481 miles
  • 2021 – 93,478 miles
  • 2019 – 90,825 miles
  • 2018 – 82,424 miles
  • 2017 – 78,099 miles
  • 2015 – 75,147 miles
  • 2014 – 67,398 miles
  • 2013 – 63,472 miles
  • 2012 – 60,291 miles
  • 2011 – 60,291 miles
  • 2010 – 50,573 miles
  • 2009 – 46,253 miles
  • 2007 – 40,694 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,133 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may need attention soonRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge loosing shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,133 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    109,133 miles
    Test number
    804756744070
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may need attention soon
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge loosing shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail109,133 miles (+10,652)2 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,133 miles
    Test number
    782771231318
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner edge / underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible xenon conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front door stiff to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) may need attention soon
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge loosing shape inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner bush worn [ attention soon ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass98,481 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    98,481 miles
    Test number
    518645701436
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail98,481 miles (+5,003)4 major2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,481 miles
    Test number
    125280226501
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass93,478 miles (+2,653)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    93,478 miles
    Test number
    554732931001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass90,825 miles (+4,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    90,825 miles
    Test number
    274743760606
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass86,273 miles (+3,849)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    86,273 miles
    Test number
    130573552357
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

  8. Pass82,424 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    82,424 miles
    Test number
    899742446704
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  9. Pass78,099 miles (+2,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,099 miles
    Test number
    743655220084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass75,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    985834407330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail75,147 miles (+4,743)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,147 miles
    Test number
    961019994905
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass70,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    575123105067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail70,404 miles (+3,006)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,404 miles
    Test number
    198043005099
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  14. Pass67,398 miles (+3,926)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    67,398 miles
    Test number
    768464104019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    156659803087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,472 miles (+3,181)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,472 miles
    Test number
    658769003020
    • Repaired at testFront Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass60,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,291 miles
    Test number
    858405102043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,291 miles (+5,394)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,291 miles
    Test number
    448326451377
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass54,897 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,897 miles
    Test number
    197034701444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,573 miles (+4,320)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,573 miles
    Test number
    332926000036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,253 miles
    Test number
    872186609078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,253 miles (+5,559)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,253 miles
    Test number
    983076009048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  23. Pass40,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,694 miles
    Test number
    321206317355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 TGY

Does LM54 TGY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 TGY expired on 14 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 TGY?
The MOT on LM54 TGY expired on 14 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 TGY done?
LM54 TGY was recorded at 109,133 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 4,519 miles a year.
Has LM54 TGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 TGY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 TGY 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 TGY find?
LM54 TGY passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s) may need attention soon, and 4 more.

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