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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LR54 XKOMOT history

LR54 XKO is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2025.

LR54 XKO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2025
Mileage
112,961 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2025
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,630 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XKO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LR54 XKO was last recorded at 112,961 miles on 25 Jul 2025, 11,662 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,299 miles · 31 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
11,662 miles
Average per year
5,630 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,961 miles
  • 2024 – 101,299 miles
  • 2023 – 89,422 miles
  • 2022 – 80,485 miles
  • 2021 – 75,780 miles
  • 2020 – 72,392 miles
  • 2019 – 65,571 miles
  • 2018 – 58,714 miles
  • 2017 – 52,169 miles
  • 2016 – 45,495 miles
  • 2015 – 38,115 miles
  • 2014 – 28,285 miles
  • 2013 – 28,082 miles
  • 2012 – 26,800 miles
  • 2011 – 25,090 miles
  • 2010 – 22,969 miles
  • 2009 – 20,856 miles
  • 2008 – 17,934 miles
  • 2007 – 13,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,961 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,961 miles (+11,662)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,961 miles
    Test number
    393252397755
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,299 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    195118946413
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Fail101,299 miles (+11,877)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    850916037498
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  4. Pass89,422 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    89,422 miles
    Test number
    734974135306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail89,411 miles (+8,926)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,411 miles
    Test number
    523240705341
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass80,485 miles (+4,705)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    80,485 miles
    Test number
    407898788373
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack along windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass75,780 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    75,780 miles
    Test number
    949591165027
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail75,780 miles (+3,388)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,780 miles
    Test number
    258906247197
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,392 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    797591973557
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Fail72,392 miles (+6,821)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,392 miles
    Test number
    863509775437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 1.00 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass65,571 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    65,571 miles
    Test number
    695587020628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass58,714 miles (+6,545)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    58,714 miles
    Test number
    771571133865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass52,169 miles (+6,674)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    52,169 miles
    Test number
    872648615542
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass45,495 miles (+7,380)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    45,495 miles
    Test number
    520163380325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,115 miles (+9,830)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    38,115 miles
    Test number
    565010445080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,285 miles (+203)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,285 miles
    Test number
    909497234001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,082 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    28,082 miles
    Test number
    476395343376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,800 miles (+1,710)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    26,800 miles
    Test number
    128049632393
    • NoteBaby seats fitted too rear seats belts and seats not fully inspected

  19. Pass25,090 miles (+2,121)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    25,090 miles
    Test number
    468089831359
    • NoteN/S/REAR SEAT BELT RECIEVER COVER INSECURE

  20. Pass22,969 miles (+2,113)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    22,969 miles
    Test number
    503720740305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,856 miles (+2,922)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,856 miles
    Test number
    593175749341
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass17,934 miles (+4,163)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    17,934 miles
    Test number
    484717848360
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteDamage along near side sill
    • NotePlastic trim at side of pass front seat loose

  23. Pass13,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    13,771 miles
    Test number
    914526247356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XKO

Does LR54 XKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 XKO expired on 30 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XKO?
The MOT on LR54 XKO expired on 30 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 XKO done?
LR54 XKO was recorded at 112,961 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2025, an average of 5,630 miles a year.
Has LR54 XKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XKO has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 XKO 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 XKO find?
LR54 XKO failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2025 with 4 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine; nearside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; offside outer seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 7 more.

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