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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LR54 NHVMOT history

LR54 NHV is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 115,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2025.

LR54 NHV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Apr 2026
Mileage
115,615 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,310 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 NHV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 NHV was last recorded at 115,615 miles on 2 Apr 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,598 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,310 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 115,615 miles
  • 2024 – 107,692 miles
  • 2023 – 102,476 miles
  • 2022 – 98,438 miles
  • 2021 – 97,098 miles
  • 2020 – 96,719 miles
  • 2019 – 92,312 miles
  • 2018 – 87,829 miles
  • 2017 – 82,602 miles
  • 2016 – 77,071 miles
  • 2015 – 69,497 miles
  • 2014 – 63,244 miles
  • 2013 – 56,874 miles
  • 2012 – 50,582 miles
  • 2011 – 44,601 miles
  • 2010 – 38,310 miles
  • 2009 – 31,675 miles
  • 2007 – 23,079 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,615 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • All for tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass115,615 miles (+17)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,615 miles
    Test number
    842402782672
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail115,598 miles (+7,906)1 dangerous7 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,598 miles
    Test number
    855194666004
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass107,692 miles4 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,692 miles
    Test number
    596401623387
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail107,687 miles (+5,211)1 dangerous2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,687 miles
    Test number
    647313188302
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass102,476 miles (+4,038)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    102,476 miles
    Test number
    218984097774
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass98,438 miles (+1,340)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,438 miles
    Test number
    422408674605
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass97,098 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    425306948786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail97,098 miles (+379)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,098 miles
    Test number
    280495980038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass96,719 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,719 miles
    Test number
    228973839663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail96,714 miles (+4,402)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,714 miles
    Test number
    140295663866
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust box splitting and small leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread wear and a lowest tread of 2.3mm limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine covered in oil
    • AdvisoryExhaust sleeve small leak
  11. Pass92,312 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,312 miles
    Test number
    196853272377
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll for tyres worn on inner edges
  12. Fail92,310 miles (+4,481)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,310 miles
    Test number
    741951107821
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll for tyres worn on inner edges
  13. Pass87,829 miles (+5,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,829 miles
    Test number
    391259632635
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass82,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,602 miles
    Test number
    996976394947

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail82,600 miles (+5,529)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,600 miles
    Test number
    251730227216
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
  16. Pass77,071 miles (+7,574)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    77,071 miles
    Test number
    713848258675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass69,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    69,497 miles
    Test number
    625741145025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail69,497 miles (+6,253)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,497 miles
    Test number
    197411945414
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  19. Pass63,244 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    736772744098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Fail63,243 miles (+6,369)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    966192544017
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass56,874 miles (+6,292)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    56,874 miles
    Test number
    617042643032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,582 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    50,582 miles
    Test number
    226630242018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,601 miles (+6,291)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,601 miles
    Test number
    955990741063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,310 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    38,310 miles
    Test number
    230742340070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,675 miles (+8,596)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    31,675 miles
    Test number
    893862649089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,079 miles
    Test number
    430012107475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 NHV

Does LR54 NHV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 NHV expired on 1 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 NHV?
The MOT on LR54 NHV expired on 1 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 NHV done?
LR54 NHV was recorded at 115,615 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2025, an average of 5,310 miles a year.
Has LR54 NHV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 NHV has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 NHV 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 NHV find?
LR54 NHV passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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