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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LR54 BFUMOT history

LR54 BFU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 61,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Nov 2022.

LR54 BFU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Nov 2023
Mileage
61,792 mi
At MOT on 4 Nov 2022
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,673 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 BFU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 BFU was last recorded at 61,792 miles on 4 Nov 2022, 10,111 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,681 miles · 12 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
10,111 miles
Average per year
3,673 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 61,792 miles
  • 2021 – 51,681 miles
  • 2019 – 47,765 miles
  • 2018 – 45,384 miles
  • 2017 – 42,257 miles
  • 2016 – 39,003 miles
  • 2015 – 34,062 miles
  • 2014 – 31,259 miles
  • 2013 – 27,005 miles
  • 2012 – 22,110 miles
  • 2011 – 18,485 miles
  • 2010 – 15,488 miles
  • 2009 – 12,788 miles
  • 2008 – 9,902 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,792 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside front headlamps dull
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,792 miles (+10,111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    61,792 miles
    Test number
    635706354445
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front headlamps dull
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  2. Pass51,681 miles (+3,916)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    51,681 miles
    Test number
    930843838550
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass47,765 miles (+2,381)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,765 miles
    Test number
    390549876140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass45,384 miles (+3,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    45,384 miles
    Test number
    984243024619
    • 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))

  5. Pass42,257 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    42,257 miles
    Test number
    837079859860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass39,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    39,003 miles
    Test number
    448918948779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail39,003 miles (+4,941)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,003 miles
    Test number
    163427866621
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  8. Pass34,062 miles (+2,803)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    34,062 miles
    Test number
    697643323939
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to NSR.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass31,259 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    31,259 miles
    Test number
    828629864296
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail31,259 miles (+4,254)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,259 miles
    Test number
    678779364249
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass27,005 miles (+4,895)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    27,005 miles
    Test number
    329290773466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass22,110 miles (+3,625)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    22,110 miles
    Test number
    665903262212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,485 miles (+2,997)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    18,485 miles
    Test number
    235722161289
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass15,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    15,488 miles
    Test number
    203887160274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail15,488 miles (+2,700)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,488 miles
    Test number
    472097360208
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass12,788 miles (+2,886)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    12,788 miles
    Test number
    943269269259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass9,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    9,902 miles
    Test number
    751682368246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 BFU

Does LR54 BFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 BFU expired on 3 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 BFU?
The MOT on LR54 BFU expired on 3 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 BFU done?
LR54 BFU was recorded at 61,792 miles at its MOT on 4 Nov 2022, an average of 3,673 miles a year.
Has LR54 BFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 BFU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on LR54 BFU 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 BFU find?
LR54 BFU passed its latest MOT on 4 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside and offside front headlamps dull; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.

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