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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 XLXMOT history

LR54 XLX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,464 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Oct 2026.

LR54 XLX blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
125,464 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XLX was last recorded at 125,464 miles on 30 Oct 2026, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,699 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
765 miles
Average per year
5,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,464 miles
  • 2025 – 124,699 miles
  • 2024 – 124,301 miles
  • 2023 – 123,916 miles
  • 2022 – 122,017 miles
  • 2021 – 118,355 miles
  • 2020 – 115,858 miles
  • 2019 – 113,780 miles
  • 2018 – 109,214 miles
  • 2017 – 102,461 miles
  • 2016 – 99,566 miles
  • 2015 – 91,258 miles
  • 2014 – 84,275 miles
  • 2013 – 78,618 miles
  • 2012 – 72,447 miles
  • 2011 – 66,324 miles
  • 2010 – 56,768 miles
  • 2009 – 43,386 miles
  • 2008 – 29,904 miles
  • 2007 – 17,208 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,464 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Front Registration Plate Cracked But Not Likely To Be Misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,464 miles (+765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    125,464 miles
    Test number
    248931809585
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass124,699 miles (+398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    124,699 miles
    Test number
    682131301098
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass124,301 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,301 miles
    Test number
    942935421595
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked around catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Fail124,291 miles (+375)1 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,291 miles
    Test number
    242829843596
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe cracked around catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass123,916 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,916 miles
    Test number
    243002458705
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket fractured, still secure
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Fail123,916 miles (+1,899)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,916 miles
    Test number
    992700200960
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket fractured, still secure
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass122,017 miles (+24)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,017 miles
    Test number
    634594091003
    • AdvisoryAge Related Corrosion Under Vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From CAT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration Plate Cracked But Not Likely To Be Misread
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Straps Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm And Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Fail121,993 miles (+3,638)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,993 miles
    Test number
    977171997399
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryAge Related Corrosion Under Vehicle
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From CAT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration Plate Cracked But Not Likely To Be Misread
    • AdvisoryFuel Tank Straps Corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm And Worn On Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass118,355 miles (+2,497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    118,355 miles
    Test number
    155662799286
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration Plate Cracked But Not Likely To Be Misread
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Worn On Outer Edge And On 2mm Tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass115,858 miles (+2,078)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    115,858 miles
    Test number
    421561201448
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak from catalyst
  11. Pass113,780 miles (+4,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,780 miles
    Test number
    246379465820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
  12. Pass109,214 miles (+6,753)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    109,214 miles
    Test number
    826204517979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    836455981726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail102,461 miles (+2,895)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,461 miles
    Test number
    407143870710
    • FailureCentral Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass99,566 miles (+8,308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    99,566 miles
    Test number
    406059240804
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  16. Pass91,258 miles (+6,983)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,258 miles
    Test number
    909489583083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryService light on
  17. Pass84,275 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    84,275 miles
    Test number
    489927694204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,618 miles
    Test number
    665958733358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail78,618 miles (+6,171)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,618 miles
    Test number
    599578633313
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  20. Pass72,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    107546802380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,447 miles (+6,123)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,447 miles
    Test number
    728606602319
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  22. Pass66,324 miles (+9,556)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,324 miles
    Test number
    616541721335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)
  23. Pass56,768 miles (+13,382)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    56,768 miles
    Test number
    271879710376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,386 miles (+13,482)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,386 miles
    Test number
    721991929335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,904 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    29,904 miles
    Test number
    311152328376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,826 miles (+12,618)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,826 miles
    Test number
    451448618377
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside mirror is cracked.
  27. Pass17,208 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,208 miles
    Test number
    871285707337
    • NoteOffside obligatory slightly damaged

Questions about LR54 XLX

Does LR54 XLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XLX is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XLX?
The MOT on LR54 XLX is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 XLX done?
LR54 XLX was recorded at 125,464 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2026, an average of 5,699 miles a year.
Has LR54 XLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XLX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LR54 XLX 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 XLX find?
LR54 XLX passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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