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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR54 XLOMOT history

LR54 XLO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 95,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

LR54 XLO blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
95,465 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,332 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XLO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XLO was last recorded at 95,465 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,440 miles · 8 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
4,332 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 95,465 miles
  • 2024 – 93,363 miles
  • 2023 – 88,729 miles
  • 2022 – 85,180 miles
  • 2021 – 81,218 miles
  • 2020 – 77,635 miles
  • 2019 – 74,597 miles
  • 2018 – 70,091 miles
  • 2017 – 65,246 miles
  • 2016 – 61,919 miles
  • 2015 – 57,160 miles
  • 2014 – 51,538 miles
  • 2013 – 46,195 miles
  • 2012 – 41,353 miles
  • 2011 – 36,765 miles
  • 2010 – 31,724 miles
  • 2009 – 26,985 miles
  • 2008 – 22,289 miles
  • 2007 – 16,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,465 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coil spring corroded Both Rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,465 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    95,465 miles
    Test number
    667639206124
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail95,440 miles (+2,077)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,440 miles
    Test number
    384186788726
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass93,363 miles (+4,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    93,363 miles
    Test number
    835673342270
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass88,729 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    88,729 miles
    Test number
    815246896630
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail88,725 miles (+3,545)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,725 miles
    Test number
    441330765285
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass85,180 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    85,180 miles
    Test number
    371139461724
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail85,178 miles (+3,960)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,178 miles
    Test number
    428303683902
    • DangerousEngine mounting bracket excessively loose Lower Engine Mount Bolt Missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Wearing Low On The Inner Edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass81,218 miles (+3,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    81,218 miles
    Test number
    465833237236
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass77,635 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    983161557654
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail77,635 miles (+3,038)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    597619699209
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass74,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    74,597 miles
    Test number
    243856440071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,597 miles (+4,506)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,597 miles
    Test number
    202230792056
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass70,091 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    697617422668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail70,091 miles (+4,845)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,091 miles
    Test number
    321249996113
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass65,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    710712658678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,246 miles (+3,327)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,246 miles
    Test number
    689136269785
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass61,919 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    61,919 miles
    Test number
    583329370295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,160 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    339864624993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,160 miles (+5,622)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,160 miles
    Test number
    504422663138
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  20. Pass51,538 miles (+5,343)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    51,538 miles
    Test number
    105438594294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,195 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,195 miles
    Test number
    456562693242
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail46,196 miles (+4,843)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,196 miles
    Test number
    308102893415
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass41,353 miles (+4,588)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,353 miles
    Test number
    139106592248
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Pass36,765 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    36,765 miles
    Test number
    879288391221
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear/ridged front brake discs

  25. Fail36,762 miles (+5,038)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,762 miles
    Test number
    469687591234
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteSlight wear/ridged front brake discs

  26. Pass31,724 miles (+4,739)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    31,724 miles
    Test number
    224706290288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass26,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    26,985 miles
    Test number
    690765199253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail26,985 miles (+4,696)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,985 miles
    Test number
    283544699220
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass22,289 miles (+5,473)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    22,289 miles
    Test number
    711669798226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    16,816 miles
    Test number
    333763797284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XLO

Does LR54 XLO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XLO is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XLO?
The MOT on LR54 XLO is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 XLO done?
LR54 XLO was recorded at 95,465 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 4,332 miles a year.
Has LR54 XLO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XLO has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 XLO 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 XLO find?
LR54 XLO passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 2 more.

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