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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LR54 LHJMOT history

LR54 LHJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 68,784 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2025.

LR54 LHJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Aug 2026
Mileage
68,784 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 LHJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 LHJ was last recorded at 68,784 miles on 27 Aug 2025, 362 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,422 miles · 1 May 2024
Between the last two tests
362 miles
Average per year
2,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,784 miles
  • 2024 – 68,422 miles
  • 2023 – 68,164 miles
  • 2022 – 68,090 miles
  • 2021 – 66,350 miles
  • 2020 – 59,762 miles
  • 2019 – 52,333 miles
  • 2018 – 50,722 miles
  • 2017 – 47,480 miles
  • 2016 – 43,666 miles
  • 2015 – 41,390 miles
  • 2014 – 39,695 miles
  • 2013 – 37,465 miles
  • 2012 – 33,939 miles
  • 2010 – 28,542 miles
  • 2009 – 25,930 miles
  • 2008 – 22,695 miles
  • 2007 – 18,263 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,784 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside, this needs to be rectifed before next MOT (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak Major oil leak, This needs to be rectifyed before next MOT and engine noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,784 miles (+362)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,784 miles
    Test number
    418157231378
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass68,422 miles (+258)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    68,422 miles
    Test number
    603039446087
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,164 miles (+74)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    68,164 miles
    Test number
    289062827576
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,090 miles (+1,740)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,090 miles
    Test number
    521537973143
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively around brake caliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass66,350 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    66,350 miles
    Test number
    737774762866
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail66,350 miles (+102)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,350 miles
    Test number
    856150041925
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail66,248 miles (+6,486)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,248 miles
    Test number
    693371012172
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  8. Pass59,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    633248779056
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail59,762 miles (+7,429)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,762 miles
    Test number
    542186534561
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass52,333 miles (+1,611)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    52,333 miles
    Test number
    392082264954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass50,722 miles (+88)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,722 miles
    Test number
    369835261050
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside, this needs to be rectifed before next MOT (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inappropriately repair to road tyre and tyre deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOil leak Major oil leak, This needs to be rectifyed before next MOT and engine noisy
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail50,634 miles (+3,154)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,634 miles
    Test number
    104144441944
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light on, This need to be rectifyed before next MOT
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Nearside and offside, this needs to be rectifed before next MOT (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre Road tyre also deteriorating
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road tyre structure is failing, Recommend replacing tyre ASAP
    • AdvisoryOil leak Major oil leak, This needs to be rectifyed before next MOT and engine noisy
    • AdvisoryRear Boot full preventing a inspection of area at time of test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  13. Pass47,480 miles (+3,814)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    47,480 miles
    Test number
    591824937895
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorated cracking abnormally worn

  14. Pass43,666 miles (+2,276)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    43,666 miles
    Test number
    659890614219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front head lights deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres deteriorated and abnomaly worn
    • AdvisoryOil leaking
    • AdvisoryStone chips to front srceen

  15. Pass41,390 miles (+1,695)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    125473575470
    • NoteNearside front tyre geting low

  16. Pass39,695 miles (+2,230)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    39,695 miles
    Test number
    488782574034
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWARNING: Offside rear tyre structure is failing recommend replacing tyre.

  17. Pass37,465 miles (+154)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,465 miles
    Test number
    247143963041
    • NoteOsr tyre perished

  18. Fail37,311 miles (+3,372)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,311 miles
    Test number
    188809313425
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass33,939 miles (+5,397)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,939 miles
    Test number
    876511122036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteAirbag light illuminating

  20. Pass28,542 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    28,542 miles
    Test number
    852794040351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,002 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    26,002 miles
    Test number
    410354800023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail25,930 miles (+3,235)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,930 miles
    Test number
    261063469384
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,695 miles1 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    22,695 miles
    Test number
    134678058389
    • DangerousBoth rear road tyres are worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and are badly deteriorated/ look DANGEROUS
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing badly when tested recommend new wipers
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  24. Fail22,695 miles (+4,432)2 dangerous2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,695 miles
    Test number
    434757158484
    • DangerousBoth rear road tyres are worn to the legal limit of 1.6mm and are badly deteriorated/ look DANGEROUS
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing badly when tested recommend new wipers
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  25. Pass18,263 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    18,263 miles
    Test number
    432042857409
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNearside rear tyre showing sign of deteriorating on face of tyre and starting to loose shape
    • NoteOffside rear tyre showing sign of deteriorating on face of tyre and starting to loose shape
    • NoteRear brake pads look worn low

Questions about LR54 LHJ

Does LR54 LHJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 LHJ expired on 26 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 LHJ?
The MOT on LR54 LHJ expired on 26 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 LHJ done?
LR54 LHJ was recorded at 68,784 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2025, an average of 2,856 miles a year.
Has LR54 LHJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 LHJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LR54 LHJ 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 LHJ find?
LR54 LHJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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