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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR54 FHAMOT history

LR54 FHA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 198,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jan 2022.

LR54 FHA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2023
Mileage
198,956 mi
At MOT on 11 Jan 2022
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 FHA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 FHA was last recorded at 198,956 miles on 11 Jan 2022, 6,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,913 miles · 12 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,043 miles
Average per year
9,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 198,956 miles
  • 2021 – 192,913 miles
  • 2019 – 181,955 miles
  • 2018 – 174,585 miles
  • 2017 – 168,409 miles
  • 2016 – 162,249 miles
  • 2015 – 162,241 miles
  • 2014 – 154,537 miles
  • 2013 – 147,986 miles
  • 2012 – 141,035 miles
  • 2011 – 130,223 miles
  • 2010 – 123,501 miles
  • 2009 – 111,559 miles
  • 2008 – 84,768 miles
  • 2007 – 62,706 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,956 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,956 miles (+6,043)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    198,956 miles
    Test number
    979306804020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass192,913 miles (+10,958)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    192,913 miles
    Test number
    241834897699
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted.

  3. Pass181,955 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    181,955 miles
    Test number
    468102880984
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail181,955 miles (+7,370)2 major4 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,955 miles
    Test number
    155442166981
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass174,585 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    174,585 miles
    Test number
    194617775782
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail174,585 miles (+6,176)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,585 miles
    Test number
    851002321514
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp(s) not working both side (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass168,409 miles (+6,160)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    168,409 miles
    Test number
    257497801083
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight lump outer wall.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring incomplete but not insecure.
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  8. Pass162,249 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    162,249 miles
    Test number
    934093723503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail162,248 miles (+7)3 dangerous11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,248 miles
    Test number
    506543598681
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both edges (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all around the tyre (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail162,241 miles (+7,704)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,241 miles
    Test number
    579403321626
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • 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)

  11. Pass154,537 miles (+6,551)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    154,537 miles
    Test number
    608065034349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass147,986 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    147,986 miles
    Test number
    465253813335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail147,976 miles (+6,941)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,976 miles
    Test number
    807864793246
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  14. Pass141,035 miles (+10,812)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    141,035 miles
    Test number
    988767582259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass130,223 miles (+6,722)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    130,223 miles
    Test number
    525871881270
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEml light on
    • NoteF tyres wearing poorly on inner edges not mot fail but police may give points

  16. Pass123,501 miles (+11,942)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    123,501 miles
    Test number
    594526590254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass111,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    111,559 miles
    Test number
    353384169235
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail111,558 miles (+26,790)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,558 miles
    Test number
    991534269291
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass84,768 miles (+22,062)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    84,768 miles
    Test number
    293326068281
    • 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)

  20. Pass62,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    62,706 miles
    Test number
    131546057219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 FHA

Does LR54 FHA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 FHA expired on 11 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 FHA?
The MOT on LR54 FHA expired on 11 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 FHA done?
LR54 FHA was recorded at 198,956 miles at its MOT on 11 Jan 2022, an average of 9,508 miles a year.
Has LR54 FHA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 FHA has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on LR54 FHA 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 FHA find?
LR54 FHA passed its latest MOT on 11 Jan 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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