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Black · Petrol · 2005 · 1,598 cc

LR54 LGYMOT history

LR54 LGY is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 99,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LR54 LGY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
99,472 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LGY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
5 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LGY was last recorded at 99,472 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,466 miles · 17 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 99,472 miles
  • 2024 – 96,654 miles
  • 2023 – 94,003 miles
  • 2022 – 74,798 miles
  • 2021 – 64,325 miles
  • 2020 – 63,258 miles
  • 2019 – 63,041 miles
  • 2018 – 61,528 miles
  • 2017 – 58,944 miles
  • 2016 – 57,362 miles
  • 2015 – 54,041 miles
  • 2014 – 51,038 miles
  • 2013 – 46,808 miles
  • 2012 – 42,712 miles
  • 2011 – 37,283 miles
  • 2010 – 31,353 miles
  • 2009 – 26,402 miles
  • 2008 – 21,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,472 miles
  • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))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 Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,472 miles (+6)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    99,472 miles
    Test number
    265359153182
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail99,466 miles (+2,812)10 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,466 miles
    Test number
    154308027976
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wing loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass96,654 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    670756901399
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail96,654 miles (+2,651)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,654 miles
    Test number
    900535406178
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass94,003 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    94,003 miles
    Test number
    305220824792

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail94,002 miles (+19,204)2 dangerous7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,002 miles
    Test number
    366438497048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass74,798 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    74,798 miles
    Test number
    860767106885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail74,788 miles (+10,463)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,788 miles
    Test number
    480266701910
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass64,325 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    64,325 miles
    Test number
    247543381032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass63,258 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,258 miles
    Test number
    386318160484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,041 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    63,041 miles
    Test number
    537875780974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail63,035 miles (+1,507)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,035 miles
    Test number
    799580640594
    • DangerousFront Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass61,528 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    61,528 miles
    Test number
    291789533128
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Fail61,526 miles (+2,582)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,526 miles
    Test number
    472351782625
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass58,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    411282534473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail58,944 miles (+1,582)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,944 miles
    Test number
    307361848341
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  17. Pass57,362 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,362 miles
    Test number
    161997308352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail57,338 miles (+3,297)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,338 miles
    Test number
    820306178452
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass54,041 miles (+3,003)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,041 miles
    Test number
    416339265074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,038 miles (+4,230)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    51,038 miles
    Test number
    259569864011
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass46,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    46,808 miles
    Test number
    425960773016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,808 miles (+4,096)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,808 miles
    Test number
    269410373081
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  23. Pass42,712 miles (+5,429)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    42,712 miles
    Test number
    115392872444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,283 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,283 miles
    Test number
    367096861091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,353 miles (+4,951)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,353 miles
    Test number
    880096140099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass26,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,402 miles
    Test number
    550099319083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail26,400 miles (+5,384)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,400 miles
    Test number
    751739319092
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass21,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,016 miles
    Test number
    794691718013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail21,016 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,016 miles
    Test number
    844851818030
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LR54 LGY

Does LR54 LGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 LGY is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LGY?
The MOT on LR54 LGY is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 LGY done?
LR54 LGY was recorded at 99,472 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,389 miles a year.
Has LR54 LGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LGY has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 LGY 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 LGY find?
LR54 LGY passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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