Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc
LR54 LFBMOT history
LR54 LFB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 126,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 126,361 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,396 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR54 LFB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 14 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR54 LFB was last recorded at 126,361 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 126,355 miles · 22 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 5,396 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 126,361 miles
- 2025 – 124,123 miles
- 2024 – 122,207 miles
- 2023 – 117,883 miles
- 2022 – 112,572 miles
- 2021 – 108,855 miles
- 2020 – 105,666 miles
- 2018 – 103,785 miles
- 2017 – 101,242 miles
- 2016 – 96,550 miles
- 2015 – 79,525 miles
- 2014 – 82,984 miles
- 2013 – 77,856 miles
- 2012 – 70,720 miles
- 2011 – 62,244 miles
- 2010 – 54,143 miles
- 2009 – 46,343 miles
- 2008 – 35,700 miles
- 2007 – 27,496 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass126,361 miles
- AdvisoryBoth front Headlamps in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
32 tests since 28 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass126,361 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 126,361 miles
- Test number
- 199911151706
- AdvisoryBoth front Headlamps in poor condition
Fail126,355 miles (+2,232)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,355 miles
- Test number
- 997129896808
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBoth front Headlamps in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass124,123 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 124,123 miles
- Test number
- 705545664318
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake low on performance
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail124,123 miles (+1,916)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,123 miles
- Test number
- 676120577685
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake low on performance
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass122,207 miles (+4,324)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 122,207 miles
- Test number
- 711956985650
- AdvisoryParking brake slightly stiff in operation
Pass117,883 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 117,883 miles
- Test number
- 895976758761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,883 miles (+5,311)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,883 miles
- Test number
- 553625350585
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (marked in yellow) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass112,572 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 112,572 miles
- Test number
- 701429046678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,572 miles (+3,717)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,572 miles
- Test number
- 907384360235
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass108,855 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 108,855 miles
- Test number
- 686109251086
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail108,855 miles (+3,189)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,855 miles
- Test number
- 567928204423
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass105,666 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 105,666 miles
- Test number
- 869755155553
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail105,666 miles (+1,881)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,666 miles
- Test number
- 928787642120
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass103,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 103,785 miles
- Test number
- 535327931893
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,785 miles (+2,543)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,785 miles
- Test number
- 540162777018
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside & nearside front (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake imbalanced across an axle nearside rear brake part seized (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass101,242 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 101,242 miles
- Test number
- 889704419006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,238 miles (+4,688)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,238 miles
- Test number
- 657429582507
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens misted (1.8.A.1b)
Pass96,550 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 96,550 miles
- Test number
- 277080515702
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,548 miles (+17,023)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,548 miles
- Test number
- 632686596683
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)
- 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)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense misty (1.8.A.1b)
Pass79,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 79,525 miles
- Test number
- 713055893212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,120 miles (+8,136)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,120 miles
- Test number
- 408812550030
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,984 miles (+5,128)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 82,984 miles
- Test number
- 607464794261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,856 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 77,856 miles
- Test number
- 549861383287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,842 miles (+7,122)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,842 miles
- Test number
- 319081383297
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass70,720 miles (+8,476)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 70,720 miles
- Test number
- 808910992277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,244 miles (+8,101)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 62,244 miles
- Test number
- 298666681222
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass54,143 miles (+7,800)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 54,143 miles
- Test number
- 663008480252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,343 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 46,343 miles
- Test number
- 214062889246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,343 miles (+10,643)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,343 miles
- Test number
- 700062089219
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass35,700 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 35,700 miles
- Test number
- 204914088204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,667 miles (+8,171)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,667 miles
- Test number
- 211553088278
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass27,496 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 27,496 miles
- Test number
- 344841177483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR54 LFB
- Does LR54 LFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LFB is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR54 LFB?
- The MOT on LR54 LFB is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR54 LFB done?
- LR54 LFB was recorded at 126,361 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 5,396 miles a year.
- Has LR54 LFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR54 LFB has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR54 LFB 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 LFB find?
- LR54 LFB passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: both front headlamps in poor condition.
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