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Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,968 cc

LM54 UGZMOT history

LM54 UGZ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 115,952 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2025.

LM54 UGZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Jun 2026
Mileage
115,952 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,334 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM54 UGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
20 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM54 UGZ was last recorded at 115,952 miles on 7 Jun 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,952 miles · 24 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,334 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,952 miles
  • 2024 – 107,878 miles
  • 2023 – 103,711 miles
  • 2022 – 92,707 miles
  • 2021 – 84,270 miles
  • 2019 – 81,730 miles
  • 2018 – 78,266 miles
  • 2017 – 76,488 miles
  • 2016 – 74,663 miles
  • 2014 – 69,958 miles
  • 2013 – 67,522 miles
  • 2012 – 63,518 miles
  • 2011 – 59,213 miles
  • 2010 – 52,411 miles
  • 2009 – 46,074 miles
  • 2008 – 40,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,952 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,952 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    115,952 miles
    Test number
    615740061664
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail115,952 miles (+8,074)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,952 miles
    Test number
    479761156516
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,878 miles (+4,167)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    107,878 miles
    Test number
    297515926262
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))

  4. Pass103,711 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    408751488128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail103,711 miles (+11,004)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,711 miles
    Test number
    752003373202
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass92,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    341260699244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail92,707 miles (+8,437)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,707 miles
    Test number
    685849202354
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

  8. Pass84,270 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    84,270 miles
    Test number
    427408685361
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail84,270 miles (+2,540)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,270 miles
    Test number
    456274727567
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass81,730 miles (+1,767)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    81,730 miles
    Test number
    541304000654
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass79,963 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,963 miles
    Test number
    203299237645
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  12. Fail79,963 miles (+1,697)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,963 miles
    Test number
    488014418699
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass78,266 miles (+1,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    78,266 miles
    Test number
    191816820695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass76,488 miles (+1,825)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    76,488 miles
    Test number
    980463776462
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass74,663 miles (+4,705)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,663 miles
    Test number
    707050120273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass69,958 miles (+2,436)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    69,958 miles
    Test number
    345900194009
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass67,522 miles (+4,004)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,522 miles
    Test number
    288586263048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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. Pass63,518 miles (+4,305)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    63,518 miles
    Test number
    518546372058
    • AdvisoryLower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass59,213 miles (+6,802)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,213 miles
    Test number
    347513561018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass52,411 miles (+6,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    52,411 miles
    Test number
    153591420044
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass46,074 miles (+5,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    46,074 miles
    Test number
    512169549026
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass40,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    40,841 miles
    Test number
    582658638089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM54 UGZ

Does LM54 UGZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM54 UGZ expired on 12 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM54 UGZ?
The MOT on LM54 UGZ expired on 12 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM54 UGZ done?
LM54 UGZ was recorded at 115,952 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2025, an average of 4,334 miles a year.
Has LM54 UGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM54 UGZ has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LM54 UGZ 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 UGZ find?
LM54 UGZ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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