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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 NHGMOT history

LR54 NHG is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 42,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.

LR54 NHG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
42,430 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,076 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NHG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NHG was last recorded at 42,430 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 2,629 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
39,801 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,629 miles
Average per year
2,076 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 42,430 miles
  • 2024 – 39,801 miles
  • 2023 – 38,702 miles
  • 2022 – 36,069 miles
  • 2021 – 33,119 miles
  • 2020 – 31,649 miles
  • 2019 – 30,612 miles
  • 2018 – 28,911 miles
  • 2017 – 26,990 miles
  • 2016 – 24,966 miles
  • 2015 – 22,579 miles
  • 2014 – 19,989 miles
  • 2013 – 17,154 miles
  • 2012 – 14,224 miles
  • 2011 – 12,041 miles
  • 2010 – 10,170 miles
  • 2009 – 8,216 miles
  • 2008 – 6,577 miles
  • 2007 – 4,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass42,430 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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 Headlamp lens slightly defective faded

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on both edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass42,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    42,430 miles
    Test number
    526343157679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail42,425 miles (+2,624)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,425 miles
    Test number
    135659658608
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass39,801 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    39,801 miles
    Test number
    513778139228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail39,801 miles (+1,099)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,801 miles
    Test number
    258522325776
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced lens missing (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass38,702 miles (+1)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    38,702 miles
    Test number
    867350947935
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail38,701 miles (+2,632)1 dangerous3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,701 miles
    Test number
    827223519032
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass36,069 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    36,069 miles
    Test number
    997879311264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge and perished

  8. Pass33,119 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    33,119 miles
    Test number
    418856284497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 worn on inner edge/slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail33,119 miles (+1,470)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,119 miles
    Test number
    444491672737
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 worn on inner edge/slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass31,649 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    487850983664
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail31,649 miles (+1,037)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,649 miles
    Test number
    654631697388
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge and also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass30,612 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    30,612 miles
    Test number
    129424047320
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  13. Fail30,612 miles (+1,701)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,612 miles
    Test number
    730199720806
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass28,911 miles (+1,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    28,911 miles
    Test number
    731279184743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre

  15. Pass26,990 miles (+2,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,990 miles
    Test number
    504715037080
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  16. Pass24,966 miles (+2,387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    24,966 miles
    Test number
    966794240764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deep cracks in outer tread/sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has deep cracks in tread/sidewall
    • AdvisoryEml light on
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted

  17. Pass22,579 miles (+2,590)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    22,579 miles
    Test number
    730261178289
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance has condensation (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre's are perishing
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on showing a fault
    • AdvisoryNail in nearside front tyre

  18. Pass19,989 miles (+2,835)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    19,989 miles
    Test number
    508369264227
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine management light showing!
    • NoteNearside rear tyre lightly perishing!
    • NoteOffside rear tyre lightly perishing!

  19. Pass17,154 miles (+2,930)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    17,154 miles
    Test number
    575623563273
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteNearside front inner arch loose
    • NoteNearside front tyre heavily perished
    • NoteRear tyres perished/cuts in tread

  20. Pass14,224 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    14,224 miles
    Test number
    689058842273
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish/cuts in tread
    • NoteFront and rear bumpers slightly damaged

  21. Fail14,224 miles (+2,183)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,224 miles
    Test number
    407158942206
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteAll tyres starting to perish/cuts in tread
    • NoteFront and rear bumpers slightly damaged

  22. Pass12,041 miles (+1,871)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    12,041 miles
    Test number
    748039161223
    • NoteEngine light on in car
    • NoteOffside front drive shaft rusty

  23. Pass10,170 miles (+1,954)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    10,170 miles
    Test number
    311390900310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass8,216 miles (+1,639)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    8,216 miles
    Test number
    503409279287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass6,577 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    6,577 miles
    Test number
    462803688276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass4,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    4,924 miles
    Test number
    720440397204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NHG

Does LR54 NHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 NHG is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NHG?
The MOT on LR54 NHG is valid until 14 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 NHG done?
LR54 NHG was recorded at 42,430 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 2,076 miles a year.
Has LR54 NHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NHG has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 NHG 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 NHG find?
LR54 NHG passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit..

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