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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR54 FGJMOT history

LR54 FGJ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 159,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LR54 FGJ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,450 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,111 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 FGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 FGJ was last recorded at 159,450 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 4,342 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,108 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,342 miles
Average per year
6,111 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,450 miles
  • 2024 – 155,108 miles
  • 2023 – 148,538 miles
  • 2022 – 143,568 miles
  • 2021 – 129,147 miles
  • 2020 – 117,743 miles
  • 2019 – 115,230 miles
  • 2018 – 114,164 miles
  • 2017 – 109,194 miles
  • 2016 – 104,817 miles
  • 2015 – 101,302 miles
  • 2014 – 95,041 miles
  • 2013 – 85,458 miles
  • 2012 – 76,009 miles
  • 2011 – 70,064 miles
  • 2010 – 66,363 miles
  • 2009 – 61,418 miles
  • 2008 – 55,904 miles
  • 2007 – 49,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,450 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside and nearside front Tyres wearing slightly on inner treads.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Under-trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,450 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,450 miles
    Test number
    926786414731
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail159,450 miles (+4,342)2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,450 miles
    Test number
    432632139085
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass155,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    155,108 miles
    Test number
    367140476350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail155,108 miles (+6,570)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,108 miles
    Test number
    845217649774
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass148,538 miles (+4,970)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    148,538 miles
    Test number
    844986600276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass143,568 miles (+14,421)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    143,568 miles
    Test number
    595436931638
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass129,147 miles (+11,404)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    129,147 miles
    Test number
    514843479380
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass117,743 miles (+2,513)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,743 miles
    Test number
    669885347370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass115,230 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    802166531846
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail115,230 miles (+1,066)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,230 miles
    Test number
    260339802715
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass114,164 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    811847250134
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lamp damaged

  12. Fail114,164 miles (+4,970)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    229484925650
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lamp damaged

  13. Pass109,194 miles (+4,377)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    109,194 miles
    Test number
    322096098360
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner tread
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  14. Pass104,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    104,817 miles
    Test number
    877805208166
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front Tyres wearing slightly on inner treads.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  15. Fail104,817 miles (+3,515)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,817 miles
    Test number
    865027975979
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front Tyres wearing slightly on inner treads.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  16. Pass101,302 miles (+6,261)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,302 miles
    Test number
    403767671414
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted.
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear Tyre wearing smooth on inner tread.

  17. Fail95,041 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    526094144360
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass95,041 miles (+9,583)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    95,041 miles
    Test number
    808254644351
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass85,458 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    85,458 miles
    Test number
    545441753356
    • 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
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail85,458 miles (+9,449)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,458 miles
    Test number
    406241753448
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail76,009 miles1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    976928442342
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass76,009 miles (+5,945)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    76,009 miles
    Test number
    977768442370
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass70,064 miles (+3,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,064 miles
    Test number
    885248841370
    • 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

  24. Fail66,363 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    563824940308
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass66,363 miles (+4,945)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    66,363 miles
    Test number
    980744640378
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass61,418 miles (+5,514)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    61,418 miles
    Test number
    843928819365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,904 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,904 miles
    Test number
    220549518390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    49,447 miles
    Test number
    462911627372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 FGJ

Does LR54 FGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 FGJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 FGJ?
The MOT on LR54 FGJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 FGJ done?
LR54 FGJ was recorded at 159,450 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 6,111 miles a year.
Has LR54 FGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 FGJ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 FGJ 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 FGJ find?
LR54 FGJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 5 more.

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