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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 LGKMOT history

LR54 LGK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 187,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2025.

LR54 LGK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2026
Mileage
187,032 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LGK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2026
Latest MOT test
7 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LGK was last recorded at 187,032 miles on 7 May 2025, 11,244 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,788 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
11,244 miles
Average per year
8,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,032 miles
  • 2024 – 175,788 miles
  • 2023 – 159,337 miles
  • 2022 – 138,625 miles
  • 2021 – 120,891 miles
  • 2020 – 118,138 miles
  • 2019 – 116,293 miles
  • 2018 – 113,355 miles
  • 2017 – 111,515 miles
  • 2016 – 108,654 miles
  • 2015 – 105,767 miles
  • 2014 – 93,115 miles
  • 2013 – 84,851 miles
  • 2012 – 78,721 miles
  • 2011 – 70,692 miles
  • 2009 – 57,616 miles
  • 2008 – 50,180 miles
  • 2007 – 44,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,032 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer shoulder.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit near side front tyre worn on inner edg (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre worn on inner edg (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,032 miles (+11,244)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2026
    Odometer
    187,032 miles
    Test number
    306337200073
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass175,788 miles (+16,451)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    175,788 miles
    Test number
    575234667753
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass159,337 miles (+20,712)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    159,337 miles
    Test number
    669669454106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,625 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    779600337057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail138,625 miles (+17,734)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,625 miles
    Test number
    939508297653
    • MajorFront Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass120,891 miles (+2,753)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    120,891 miles
    Test number
    379187300842
    • MinorOuter Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,138 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    118,138 miles
    Test number
    399247797078
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail118,138 miles (+1,845)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,138 miles
    Test number
    667877548592
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • Repaired at testFront Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (5.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass116,293 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,293 miles
    Test number
    460237570802
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail116,291 miles (+2,936)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,291 miles
    Test number
    114037663748
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread and outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass113,355 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,355 miles
    Test number
    330591501867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,351 miles (+1,836)2 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,351 miles
    Test number
    815794291000
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBonnet does not open

  13. Pass111,515 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    111,515 miles
    Test number
    582609832906
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit near side front tyre worn on inner edg (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre worn on inner edg (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail111,515 miles (+2,861)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,515 miles
    Test number
    421710443198
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit near side front tyre worn on inner edg (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit off side front tyre worn on inner edg (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass108,654 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,654 miles
    Test number
    163370080532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail108,654 miles (+2,887)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,654 miles
    Test number
    892032076586
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass105,767 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    538406385019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail105,767 miles (+12,652)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,767 miles
    Test number
    866396885083
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass93,115 miles (+8,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    93,115 miles
    Test number
    769192324168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass84,851 miles (+6,130)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    84,851 miles
    Test number
    955023643180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass78,721 miles (+8,029)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    78,721 miles
    Test number
    439795242144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,692 miles (+13,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,692 miles
    Test number
    255675941477
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass57,616 miles (+7,436)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    57,616 miles
    Test number
    322746359373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass50,180 miles (+5,721)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    50,180 miles
    Test number
    451973558478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass44,459 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    44,459 miles
    Test number
    711039367298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail44,457 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,457 miles
    Test number
    524198167261
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LR54 LGK

Does LR54 LGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 LGK expired on 6 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LGK?
The MOT on LR54 LGK expired on 6 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 LGK done?
LR54 LGK was recorded at 187,032 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2025, an average of 8,094 miles a year.
Has LR54 LGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LGK has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 LGK 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 LGK find?
LR54 LGK passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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