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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

LM54 UGRMOT history

LM54 UGR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 145,633 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2023.

LM54 UGR blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2023
Mileage
145,633 mi
At MOT on 10 Oct 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UGR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
26 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Oct 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM54 UGR was last recorded at 145,633 miles on 10 Oct 2023, 3,370 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,263 miles · 9 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
3,370 miles
Average per year
5,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 145,633 miles
  • 2022 – 142,263 miles
  • 2021 – 137,290 miles
  • 2020 – 136,689 miles
  • 2019 – 133,373 miles
  • 2018 – 127,721 miles
  • 2017 – 122,188 miles
  • 2016 – 114,435 miles
  • 2015 – 104,289 miles
  • 2014 – 99,069 miles
  • 2013 – 93,056 miles
  • 2012 – 87,340 miles
  • 2011 – 80,500 miles
  • 2010 – 73,474 miles
  • 2009 – 66,035 miles
  • 2008 – 59,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,633 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,633 miles (+3,370)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,633 miles
    Test number
    562079213326
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve clamp snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass142,263 miles (+97)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,263 miles
    Test number
    667443791836
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail142,166 miles (+4,876)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,166 miles
    Test number
    548995577719
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,290 miles (+73)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    137,290 miles
    Test number
    191068643044
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail137,217 miles (+528)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,217 miles
    Test number
    355404167290
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail136,689 miles (+3,316)2 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,689 miles
    Test number
    834904995665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are worn badly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear subframe has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle has corrosion

  7. Pass133,373 miles (+57)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    133,373 miles
    Test number
    562693867455
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens pitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded

  8. Fail133,316 miles (+5,595)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,316 miles
    Test number
    146758598140
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect levelling device not tested (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect levelling device not tested (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lens pitted
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle slightly corroded

  9. Pass127,721 miles (+16)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    127,721 miles
    Test number
    326782291088
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail127,705 miles (+5,517)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,705 miles
    Test number
    625342294146
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass122,188 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    122,188 miles
    Test number
    447532770285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail122,188 miles (+7,753)1 failure2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,188 miles
    Test number
    573762264752
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass114,435 miles (+3,993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    114,435 miles
    Test number
    226403126204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,442 miles (+6,153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    110,442 miles
    Test number
    289630474746
    • AdvisoryHEAD LIGHT LENSES DETERIORATED

  15. Pass104,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    104,289 miles
    Test number
    427827555018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail104,289 miles (+5,220)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,289 miles
    Test number
    776077655022
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  17. Pass99,069 miles (+6,013)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,069 miles
    Test number
    307940274057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,056 miles (+5,716)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,056 miles
    Test number
    438784473004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass87,340 miles (+6,840)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,340 miles
    Test number
    916353872097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,500 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    80,500 miles
    Test number
    227637771093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass73,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    114068560472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail73,474 miles (+7,439)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,474 miles
    Test number
    150658660065
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass66,035 miles (+6,625)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    66,035 miles
    Test number
    130332579414
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass59,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    990430788053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail59,410 miles (+790)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,410 miles
    Test number
    814900388009
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  26. Pass58,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    58,620 miles
    Test number
    700005928043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UGR

Does LM54 UGR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 UGR expired on 8 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UGR?
The MOT on LM54 UGR expired on 8 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 UGR done?
LM54 UGR was recorded at 145,633 miles at its MOT on 10 Oct 2023, an average of 5,540 miles a year.
Has LM54 UGR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UGR has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LM54 UGR 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 UGR find?
LM54 UGR failed its latest MOT on 10 Oct 2023 with 5 major defects and 6 advisories: front exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve clamp snapped; nearside rear brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, and 8 more.

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