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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc

LR54 NHFMOT history

LR54 NHF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 179,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2025.

LR54 NHF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Mar 2026
Mileage
179,275 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NHF
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
30 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NHF was last recorded at 179,275 miles on 31 Mar 2025, 15,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,503 miles · 17 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
15,772 miles
Average per year
8,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,275 miles
  • 2024 – 163,503 miles
  • 2023 – 159,428 miles
  • 2022 – 152,386 miles
  • 2021 – 146,166 miles
  • 2020 – 140,766 miles
  • 2019 – 134,624 miles
  • 2018 – 125,460 miles
  • 2017 – 117,554 miles
  • 2016 – 108,052 miles
  • 2015 – 100,035 miles
  • 2014 – 90,932 miles
  • 2013 – 81,874 miles
  • 2012 – 72,381 miles
  • 2011 – 60,410 miles
  • 2010 – 50,666 miles
  • 2009 – 39,763 miles
  • 2008 – 29,737 miles
  • 2007 – 20,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,275 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 30 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,275 miles (+15,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    179,275 miles
    Test number
    515882220465
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass163,503 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    163,503 miles
    Test number
    816918642232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  3. Fail163,499 miles (+4,071)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,499 miles
    Test number
    375137046688
    • 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 light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass159,428 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,428 miles
    Test number
    223694760777
    • 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))

  5. Fail159,426 miles (+7,040)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,426 miles
    Test number
    570460204392
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective No beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass152,386 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    152,386 miles
    Test number
    320156985690
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail152,376 miles (+6,210)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,376 miles
    Test number
    579556542583
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass146,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    146,166 miles
    Test number
    420619219325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail146,166 miles (+5,400)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,166 miles
    Test number
    758270010554
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

  10. Pass140,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    140,766 miles
    Test number
    295584620315
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail140,744 miles (+6,120)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,744 miles
    Test number
    126203571722
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass134,624 miles (+9,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    134,624 miles
    Test number
    555487658003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  13. Pass125,460 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,460 miles
    Test number
    757460085288
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail125,460 miles (+7,906)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,460 miles
    Test number
    686947331096
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass117,554 miles (+61)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,554 miles
    Test number
    194493958967
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  16. Fail117,493 miles (+9,441)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,493 miles
    Test number
    549691765277
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads worn low

  17. Pass108,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    108,052 miles
    Test number
    675839722595
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  18. Fail108,037 miles (+8,002)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,037 miles
    Test number
    131218524920
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  19. Fail100,035 miles1 repaired3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,035 miles
    Test number
    465646595147
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePossible coolant leak
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  20. Pass100,035 miles (+9,103)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    100,035 miles
    Test number
    476466795192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NotePossible coolant leak
    • NoteSlight bind on offside rear brake

  21. Pass90,932 miles (+9,058)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    90,932 miles
    Test number
    938471294157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass81,874 miles (+9,493)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,874 miles
    Test number
    136567403278
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside outer sill damaged

  23. Pass72,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,381 miles
    Test number
    545920402205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail72,379 miles (+11,969)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,379 miles
    Test number
    387580202418
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass60,410 miles (+9,744)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    60,410 miles
    Test number
    797120401296
    • NoteFront lower arm mounting bushes worn

  26. Pass50,666 miles (+10,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,666 miles
    Test number
    610744900223
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass39,763 miles (+10,026)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    39,763 miles
    Test number
    273591099489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,737 miles (+9,084)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    29,737 miles
    Test number
    651433208288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    20,653 miles
    Test number
    422801417218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NHF

Does LR54 NHF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 NHF expired on 30 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NHF?
The MOT on LR54 NHF expired on 30 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 NHF done?
LR54 NHF was recorded at 179,275 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2025, an average of 8,977 miles a year.
Has LR54 NHF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NHF has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 NHF 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 NHF find?
LR54 NHF passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2025 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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