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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc

LR54 LFMMOT history

LR54 LFM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 329,478 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LR54 LFM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
329,478 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
21
18 passed · 3 failed
Per year
16,067 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LFM
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
18 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LFM was last recorded at 329,478 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 11,013 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
318,465 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
11,013 miles
Average per year
16,067 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 329,478 miles
  • 2025 – 318,465 miles
  • 2024 – 305,945 miles
  • 2023 – 294,223 miles
  • 2022 – 278,560 miles
  • 2021 – 261,466 miles
  • 2019 – 244,111 miles
  • 2018 – 231,651 miles
  • 2017 – 217,502 miles
  • 2016 – 191,301 miles
  • 2015 – 167,453 miles
  • 2014 – 149,330 miles
  • 2013 – 125,223 miles
  • 2012 – 99,568 miles
  • 2011 – 70,380 miles
  • 2010 – 60,570 miles
  • 2009 – 52,737 miles
  • 2007 – 36,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass329,478 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Undertrays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass329,478 miles (+11,013)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    329,478 miles
    Test number
    637043911619
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass318,465 miles (+12,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    318,465 miles
    Test number
    430251383779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass305,945 miles (+11,722)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    305,945 miles
    Test number
    122723864319
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass294,223 miles (+15,663)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    294,223 miles
    Test number
    193579340371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass278,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    278,560 miles
    Test number
    577947296967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail278,557 miles (+17,091)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    278,557 miles
    Test number
    987428945097
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass261,466 miles (+17,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    261,466 miles
    Test number
    973562827733
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Pivit arm/rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass244,111 miles (+12,460)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    244,111 miles
    Test number
    887454618700
    • 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))

  9. Pass231,651 miles (+14,149)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    231,651 miles
    Test number
    777860586013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass217,502 miles (+26,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    217,502 miles
    Test number
    270672630500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  11. Pass191,301 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    191,301 miles
    Test number
    661492188551
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  12. Fail191,301 miles (+23,848)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,301 miles
    Test number
    876488279894
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted.

  13. Pass167,453 miles (+18,123)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    167,453 miles
    Test number
    597108305233
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass149,330 miles (+24,107)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    149,330 miles
    Test number
    418167994102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass125,223 miles (+25,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    125,223 miles
    Test number
    217400813224
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass99,568 miles (+29,188)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    99,568 miles
    Test number
    586299192153
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass70,380 miles (+9,810)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    70,380 miles
    Test number
    529451381181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass60,570 miles (+7,833)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    60,570 miles
    Test number
    420194700250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,737 miles (+16,626)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    52,737 miles
    Test number
    711498879183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,111 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    544695887248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,078 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,078 miles
    Test number
    964844287248
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about LR54 LFM

Does LR54 LFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LFM is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LFM?
The MOT on LR54 LFM is valid until 28 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 LFM done?
LR54 LFM was recorded at 329,478 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 16,067 miles a year.
Has LR54 LFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LFM has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 LFM 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 LFM find?
LR54 LFM passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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