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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LR54 FGMMOT history

LR54 FGM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 200,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

LR54 FGM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jun 2027
Mileage
200,744 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 FGM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 FGM was last recorded at 200,744 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,712 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
7,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,744 miles
  • 2025 – 194,780 miles
  • 2024 – 187,293 miles
  • 2023 – 179,524 miles
  • 2022 – 171,847 miles
  • 2021 – 162,229 miles
  • 2020 – 150,337 miles
  • 2019 – 143,951 miles
  • 2017 – 134,835 miles
  • 2016 – 119,029 miles
  • 2015 – 106,030 miles
  • 2014 – 99,937 miles
  • 2013 – 91,341 miles
  • 2012 – 84,227 miles
  • 2011 – 78,463 miles
  • 2010 – 70,001 miles
  • 2009 – 63,103 miles
  • 2008 – 56,303 miles
  • 2007 – 51,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,744 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 21 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,744 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    200,744 miles
    Test number
    269828249592
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail200,712 miles (+5,932)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,712 miles
    Test number
    430434617127
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass194,780 miles (+7,487)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    194,780 miles
    Test number
    600385456924
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass187,293 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    187,293 miles
    Test number
    563040291389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail187,278 miles (+7,754)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,278 miles
    Test number
    587137600885
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass179,524 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    179,524 miles
    Test number
    354504433922
    • 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 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail179,471 miles (+7,624)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,471 miles
    Test number
    777297275685
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 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 and perished (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass171,847 miles (+117)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2023
    Odometer
    171,847 miles
    Test number
    502576299812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail171,730 miles (+9,501)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,730 miles
    Test number
    898798691339
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass162,229 miles (+177)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    162,229 miles
    Test number
    455513730852
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluid cap damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail162,052 miles (+11,715)2 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,052 miles
    Test number
    814196188271
    • DangerousFront brake fluid cap damaged no longer sealing
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass150,337 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2021
    Odometer
    150,337 miles
    Test number
    829291154579
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad w/light on

  13. Fail150,337 miles (+6,386)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,337 miles
    Test number
    335297106330
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both no patten (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad w/light on

  14. Pass143,951 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2020
    Odometer
    143,951 miles
    Test number
    672638942018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding

  15. Fail143,951 miles (+9,116)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,951 miles
    Test number
    246619890359
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding

  16. Pass134,835 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,835 miles
    Test number
    818843032841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail134,835 miles (+15,806)1 dangerous7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,835 miles
    Test number
    942379852115
    • DangerousNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front most bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass119,029 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,029 miles
    Test number
    683712581049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn noisy on full lock (2.5.C.1b)

  19. Fail119,029 miles (+12,999)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,029 miles
    Test number
    180348676966
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn noisy on full lock (2.5.C.1b)

  20. Pass106,030 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    215089155484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail106,030 miles (+6,093)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,030 miles
    Test number
    877445555127
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass99,937 miles (+8,596)9 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    516733134296
    • NoteBoth headlamps poor condition
    • NoteCorrosion and wear to front brake discs
    • NoteCorrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteFront wings poor condition (corroded)
    • NoteFront wiper blades poor condition
    • NoteFront wishbone bushes poor condition (worn)
    • NoteN/s side/door miiror indicator damaged and poor condition
    • NoteO/s/r tyre uneven wear,cracks in sidewalls and tread

  23. Pass91,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,341 miles
    Test number
    596372843281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail91,341 miles (+7,114)7 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,341 miles
    Test number
    859182743285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  25. Pass84,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,227 miles
    Test number
    509232442205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,227 miles (+5,764)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,227 miles
    Test number
    386872842408
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  27. Pass78,463 miles (+8,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    497772341215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass70,001 miles (+6,898)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    70,001 miles
    Test number
    364072560041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass63,103 miles (+6,800)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    63,103 miles
    Test number
    152428249014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass56,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    122830068051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail56,303 miles (+4,828)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,303 miles
    Test number
    452397658076
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Fail51,475 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    673133637249
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteHandbrake lever slightly stiff in operation

  33. Pass51,475 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    51,475 miles
    Test number
    961073337249
    • NoteHandbrake lever slightly stiff in operation

Questions about LR54 FGM

Does LR54 FGM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 FGM is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 FGM?
The MOT on LR54 FGM is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 FGM done?
LR54 FGM was recorded at 200,744 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 7,924 miles a year.
Has LR54 FGM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 FGM has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LR54 FGM 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 FGM find?
LR54 FGM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area.

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