Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LR54 XLFMOT history
LR54 XLF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,959 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 117,959 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR54 XLF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 22 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR54 XLF was last recorded at 117,959 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 117,914 miles · 4 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 4,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,959 miles
- 2025 – 111,131 miles
- 2024 – 110,808 miles
- 2023 – 109,609 miles
- 2022 – 107,821 miles
- 2021 – 105,921 miles
- 2020 – 105,001 miles
- 2019 – 102,355 miles
- 2018 – 94,168 miles
- 2017 – 85,837 miles
- 2016 – 78,110 miles
- 2015 – 72,529 miles
- 2014 – 64,540 miles
- 2013 – 58,463 miles
- 2012 – 55,016 miles
- 2011 – 51,275 miles
- 2010 – 47,935 miles
- 2009 – 43,869 miles
- 2008 – 39,943 miles
- 2007 – 33,239 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,959 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Headlamp lens slightly defective both
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 11 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,959 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 117,959 miles
- Test number
- 885976130474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,914 miles (+6,783)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,914 miles
- Test number
- 273982849150
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Pass111,131 miles (+323)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 111,131 miles
- Test number
- 531823548410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,808 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 110,808 miles
- Test number
- 676200482098
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rears
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail110,808 miles (+1,199)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,808 miles
- Test number
- 205531960038
- Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides rears
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass109,609 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 109,609 miles
- Test number
- 458723970531
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail109,607 miles (+1,786)2 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,607 miles
- Test number
- 461289507482
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rears (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass107,821 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 107,821 miles
- Test number
- 256763778340
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Fail107,813 miles (+1,892)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,813 miles
- Test number
- 810028514096
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,921 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 105,921 miles
- Test number
- 432079986035
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Fail105,921 miles (+920)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,921 miles
- Test number
- 566294165406
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .8 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))
Pass105,001 miles (+2,646)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 105,001 miles
- Test number
- 298063525819
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass102,355 miles (+8,187)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 102,355 miles
- Test number
- 443533906155
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass94,168 miles (+8,331)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 94,168 miles
- Test number
- 513022008315
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass85,837 miles (+7,727)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 85,837 miles
- Test number
- 381022095424
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,110 miles (+5,581)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 78,110 miles
- Test number
- 207814521233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Faded (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced Faded (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre tread has nail in it
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass72,529 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 72,529 miles
- Test number
- 708812900678
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very slight split OK for MOT (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has nail in tread
Fail72,528 miles (+7,988)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,528 miles
- Test number
- 329220070975
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault ESP Light On (3.4.1c)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Very slight split OK for MOT (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has nail in tread
Pass64,540 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 64,540 miles
- Test number
- 185870684252
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Fail64,540 miles (+6,077)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,540 miles
- Test number
- 226559974278
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass58,463 miles (+3,447)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 58,463 miles
- Test number
- 655267963254
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass55,016 miles (+3,741)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 55,016 miles
- Test number
- 929383192219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,275 miles (+3,340)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 51,275 miles
- Test number
- 879729171258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,935 miles (+4,066)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 47,935 miles
- Test number
- 962920380298
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,869 miles (+3,926)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 43,869 miles
- Test number
- 700021989219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,943 miles (+6,704)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 39,943 miles
- Test number
- 553594478200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,239 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 33,239 miles
- Test number
- 770154487267
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail33,239 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,239 miles
- Test number
- 691424387246
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about LR54 XLF
- Does LR54 XLF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XLF is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LR54 XLF?
- The MOT on LR54 XLF is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR54 XLF done?
- LR54 XLF was recorded at 117,959 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,582 miles a year.
- Has LR54 XLF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR54 XLF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on LR54 XLF 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 XLF find?
- LR54 XLF passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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