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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 BFAMOT history

LR54 BFA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 130,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

LR54 BFA grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
130,083 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,344 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BFA was last recorded at 130,083 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 9,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
120,311 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
9,772 miles
Average per year
5,344 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,083 miles
  • 2025 – 120,311 miles
  • 2024 – 117,753 miles
  • 2023 – 114,645 miles
  • 2022 – 112,091 miles
  • 2021 – 109,053 miles
  • 2020 – 107,637 miles
  • 2019 – 104,400 miles
  • 2018 – 101,116 miles
  • 2016 – 98,188 miles
  • 2015 – 93,745 miles
  • 2014 – 88,028 miles
  • 2013 – 78,630 miles
  • 2012 – 72,376 miles
  • 2011 – 64,400 miles
  • 2010 – 57,866 miles
  • 2009 – 51,505 miles
  • 2008 – 44,041 miles
  • 2007 – 29,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,083 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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,083 miles (+9,772)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    130,083 miles
    Test number
    827389950908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass120,311 miles (+36)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    120,311 miles
    Test number
    140842131000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail120,275 miles (+2,522)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,275 miles
    Test number
    368840713169
    • DangerousCentral Exhaust silencer likely to become detached exhaust sleeve broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective both, faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both, brake disc backing plate heavily corroded

  4. Pass117,753 miles (+3,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    117,753 miles
    Test number
    201458651600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,645 miles (+2,554)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,645 miles
    Test number
    628197561584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass112,091 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    112,091 miles
    Test number
    619931288696
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail112,090 miles (+3,037)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,090 miles
    Test number
    752160300967
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass109,053 miles (+1,416)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    109,053 miles
    Test number
    665761194209
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass107,637 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,637 miles
    Test number
    299122287981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass104,400 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,400 miles
    Test number
    598420244134
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail104,396 miles (+3,280)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,396 miles
    Test number
    554489976083
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass101,116 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    101,116 miles
    Test number
    194187078546
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail101,110 miles (+2,922)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,110 miles
    Test number
    155400913121
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass98,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,188 miles
    Test number
    490584629847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,188 miles (+4,443)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,188 miles
    Test number
    762786666956
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass93,745 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    93,745 miles
    Test number
    138856245349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,635 miles (+5,607)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,635 miles
    Test number
    377458167886
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  18. Pass88,028 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,028 miles
    Test number
    729969804305
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Fail88,028 miles (+9,398)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,028 miles
    Test number
    267709704301
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass78,630 miles (+6,254)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    78,630 miles
    Test number
    726989803352
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCut in near side rear tyre.

  21. Fail72,376 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    358360782464
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass72,376 miles (+7,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    72,376 miles
    Test number
    778340582293
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass64,400 miles (+6,534)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    64,400 miles
    Test number
    775253371233
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass57,866 miles (+6,361)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,866 miles
    Test number
    853463670239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass51,505 miles (+7,464)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,505 miles
    Test number
    404469989249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass44,041 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,041 miles
    Test number
    634626098211
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail44,041 miles (+14,819)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,041 miles
    Test number
    840746298208
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Pass29,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    29,222 miles
    Test number
    694468257281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BFA

Does LR54 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 BFA is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BFA?
The MOT on LR54 BFA is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 BFA done?
LR54 BFA was recorded at 130,083 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 5,344 miles a year.
Has LR54 BFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BFA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 BFA 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 LR54 BFA find?
LR54 BFA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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