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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc

LM54 UFTMOT history

LM54 UFT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 132,899 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

LM54 UFT black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2024
Mileage
132,899 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,474 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UFT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
19 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UFT was last recorded at 132,899 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 2,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Mar 2014: 63,354 miles, lower than 63,923 miles on 17 Mar 2014.

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
130,290 miles · 19 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,609 miles
Average per year
6,474 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 132,899 miles
  • 2022 – 130,290 miles
  • 2021 – 130,210 miles
  • 2020 – 127,471 miles
  • 2019 – 113,858 miles
  • 2018 – 98,342 miles
  • 2017 – 88,066 miles
  • 2016 – 77,245 miles
  • 2015 – 66,930 miles
  • 2014 – 63,354 miles
  • 2013 – 59,348 miles
  • 2012 – 54,964 miles
  • 2011 – 49,492 miles
  • 2010 – 44,282 miles
  • 2009 – 39,147 miles
  • 2008 – 32,378 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,899 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorated (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.

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,899 miles (+2,609)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    132,899 miles
    Test number
    903786180880
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,290 miles (+80)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    130,290 miles
    Test number
    407998663220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail130,210 miles (+2,739)14 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,210 miles
    Test number
    920620702002
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower arm bushes deteriorated

  4. Pass127,471 miles (+13,613)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    127,471 miles
    Test number
    335606544260
    • AdvisoryFront Grill missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass113,858 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,858 miles
    Test number
    927417028332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,838 miles (+15,496)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,838 miles
    Test number
    508805058881
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  7. Pass98,342 miles (+10,276)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    98,342 miles
    Test number
    631821147047
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass88,066 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    88,066 miles
    Test number
    515810634658
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Fail88,055 miles (+10,810)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,055 miles
    Test number
    618753518220
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass77,245 miles (+10,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    77,245 miles
    Test number
    139344719447
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass66,930 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    66,930 miles
    Test number
    887177675068
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail66,929 miles (+3,575)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,929 miles
    Test number
    618996275041
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass63,354 miles (-569)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,354 miles
    Test number
    377123384017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake back plates corroded

  14. Fail63,923 miles (+4,575)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,923 miles
    Test number
    815526874028
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear brake back plates corroded

  15. Pass59,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    318558073088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,348 miles (+4,384)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,348 miles
    Test number
    519428273094
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  17. Pass54,964 miles (+5,472)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,964 miles
    Test number
    505149362038
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    485492631051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail49,492 miles (+5,210)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,492 miles
    Test number
    599872731067
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass44,282 miles (+5,135)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    44,282 miles
    Test number
    970956640086
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass39,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    501803349007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,147 miles (+6,769)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,147 miles
    Test number
    111522749059
    • FailureOffside Front 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)

  23. Pass32,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,378 miles
    Test number
    133000128408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UFT

Does LM54 UFT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 UFT expired on 30 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UFT?
The MOT on LM54 UFT expired on 30 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 UFT done?
LM54 UFT was recorded at 132,899 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 6,474 miles a year.
Has LM54 UFT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UFT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LM54 UFT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 UFT find?
LM54 UFT passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner edge, and 6 more.

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