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Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,600 cc

LM54 UFXMOT history

LM54 UFX is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 76,357 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

LM54 UFX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
76,357 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,995 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
29 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UFX was last recorded at 76,357 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 941 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Mar 2014: 62,361 miles, lower than 62,401 miles on 28 Feb 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
75,416 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
941 miles
Average per year
1,995 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,357 miles
  • 2025 – 75,416 miles
  • 2024 – 75,123 miles
  • 2023 – 74,373 miles
  • 2022 – 73,793 miles
  • 2021 – 73,297 miles
  • 2020 – 73,015 miles
  • 2019 – 71,333 miles
  • 2018 – 69,917 miles
  • 2017 – 67,909 miles
  • 2016 – 65,501 miles
  • 2015 – 63,965 miles
  • 2014 – 62,361 miles
  • 2013 – 57,546 miles
  • 2012 – 53,427 miles
  • 2011 – 50,391 miles
  • 2010 – 46,221 miles
  • 2009 – 41,171 miles
  • 2008 – 41,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,357 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront brakes slight imbalance

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass76,357 miles (+941)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    76,357 miles
    Test number
    723388886920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes slight imbalance

  2. Pass75,416 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    75,416 miles
    Test number
    860338924630
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass75,123 miles (+750)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    995655769890
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated/milky. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated/milky. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm housing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring arm housing. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass74,373 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    74,373 miles
    Test number
    319294031895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass73,793 miles (+496)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,793 miles
    Test number
    632249251811
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass73,297 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    73,297 miles
    Test number
    562400845084
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust front pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass73,015 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    295791025503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass71,333 miles (+1,416)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,333 miles
    Test number
    770677738479
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight aims slightly weak

  9. Pass69,917 miles (+2,008)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,917 miles
    Test number
    503056417865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass67,909 miles (+2,408)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,909 miles
    Test number
    477740114678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass65,501 miles (+1,536)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,501 miles
    Test number
    629568530365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,965 miles (+1,604)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,965 miles
    Test number
    858120245032
    • NoteFront discs in poor condition
    • NoteFront tyres cracked/perished

  13. Pass62,361 miles (-40)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    287763864074
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  14. Fail62,401 miles (+40)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,401 miles
    Test number
    376799954005
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Fail62,361 miles (+4,815)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,361 miles
    Test number
    796901824028
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHeadlamps lenses deteriorating

  16. Pass57,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    57,546 miles
    Test number
    986871513086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail57,546 miles (+4,119)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,546 miles
    Test number
    177771313469
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  18. Pass53,427 miles (+3,036)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,427 miles
    Test number
    186399102485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,391 miles (+4,170)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    50,391 miles
    Test number
    998972311041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass46,221 miles (+5,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    46,221 miles
    Test number
    891697020093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,171 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,171 miles
    Test number
    492903229060
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass41,052 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    41,052 miles
    Test number
    303579778133
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to legal limit !

Questions about LM54 UFX

Does LM54 UFX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 UFX is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UFX?
The MOT on LM54 UFX is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LM54 UFX done?
LM54 UFX was recorded at 76,357 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 1,995 miles a year.
Has LM54 UFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UFX has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on LM54 UFX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LM54 UFX find?
LM54 UFX passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 4 more.

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