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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LM54 UGCMOT history

LM54 UGC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 185,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

LM54 UGC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
185,443 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,526 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
25 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UGC was last recorded at 185,443 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 5,712 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,731 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,712 miles
Average per year
8,526 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,443 miles
  • 2025 – 179,731 miles
  • 2024 – 174,048 miles
  • 2023 – 168,312 miles
  • 2022 – 161,910 miles
  • 2021 – 154,271 miles
  • 2020 – 147,331 miles
  • 2019 – 139,164 miles
  • 2018 – 129,749 miles
  • 2017 – 122,512 miles
  • 2016 – 116,805 miles
  • 2015 – 108,723 miles
  • 2014 – 102,488 miles
  • 2013 – 89,243 miles
  • 2012 – 76,149 miles
  • 2011 – 61,129 miles
  • 2010 – 50,987 miles
  • 2009 – 42,023 miles
  • 2008 – 32,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,443 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,443 miles (+5,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    185,443 miles
    Test number
    660127018458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    179,731 miles
    Test number
    430718190131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,731 miles (+5,683)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,731 miles
    Test number
    727441484113
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. Pass174,048 miles (+5,736)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    174,048 miles
    Test number
    492141821224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass168,312 miles (+6,402)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    168,312 miles
    Test number
    143686877808
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps weathered not affecting beam pattern
  6. Pass161,910 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    161,910 miles
    Test number
    149002410571

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass154,271 miles (+6,940)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    154,271 miles
    Test number
    342563361458
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHead lamps weathered
  8. Pass147,331 miles (+8,167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,331 miles
    Test number
    133020590027
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))
  9. Pass139,164 miles (+156)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    139,164 miles
    Test number
    419007100930
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail139,008 miles (+9,259)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,008 miles
    Test number
    403784995379
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass129,749 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,749 miles
    Test number
    213641944833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass122,512 miles (+5,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,512 miles
    Test number
    500142905299
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass116,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,805 miles
    Test number
    947694150085
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings noisey
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low
  14. Fail116,803 miles (+8,080)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,803 miles
    Test number
    108588926292
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheel bearings noisey
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing low
  15. Pass108,723 miles (+6,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    108,723 miles
    Test number
    777416805018
    • NoteAdvise both front headlamp aims are very hard to see on tester just acceptable
  16. Pass102,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    667506104070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail102,488 miles (+13,245)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,488 miles
    Test number
    935676904029
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass89,243 miles (+13,094)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    89,243 miles
    Test number
    407630713098
    • 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)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass76,149 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    76,149 miles
    Test number
    146147412046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail76,147 miles (+15,018)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,147 miles
    Test number
    726917012096
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/S/R tyre badly cracking
  21. Pass61,129 miles (+10,142)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    129671621021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,987 miles (+8,964)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,987 miles
    Test number
    354499010010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,023 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,023 miles
    Test number
    130435819462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,291 miles
    Test number
    472301928042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UGC

Does LM54 UGC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LM54 UGC is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UGC?
The MOT on LM54 UGC is valid until 25 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 UGC done?
LM54 UGC was recorded at 185,443 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,526 miles a year.
Has LM54 UGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UGC has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 UGC 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 UGC find?
LM54 UGC passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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