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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LR54 XSCMOT history

LR54 XSC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,372 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LR54 XSC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
165,372 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
7,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XSC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XSC was last recorded at 165,372 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,006 miles · 6 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
366 miles
Average per year
7,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 165,372 miles
  • 2024 – 156,677 miles
  • 2023 – 150,575 miles
  • 2022 – 147,408 miles
  • 2021 – 142,867 miles
  • 2020 – 139,208 miles
  • 2019 – 135,122 miles
  • 2018 – 127,087 miles
  • 2017 – 117,872 miles
  • 2016 – 106,271 miles
  • 2015 – 95,970 miles
  • 2014 – 86,940 miles
  • 2013 – 78,336 miles
  • 2012 – 66,967 miles
  • 2011 – 57,700 miles
  • 2010 – 47,103 miles
  • 2009 – 39,578 miles
  • 2008 – 30,767 miles
  • 2007 – 24,225 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,372 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass165,372 miles (+366)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    165,372 miles
    Test number
    689641352002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail165,006 miles (+8,329)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,006 miles
    Test number
    778046804893
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure and damaged (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass156,677 miles (+6,102)2 minor18 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,677 miles
    Test number
    724441617705
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers / under trays fitted
  4. Pass150,575 miles (+3,167)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    150,575 miles
    Test number
    815364241448
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays and covers fitted.
  5. Pass147,408 miles (+4,541)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    147,408 miles
    Test number
    450764288761
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass142,867 miles (+3,659)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,867 miles
    Test number
    780184327255
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass139,208 miles (+4,086)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    139,208 miles
    Test number
    288893232056
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass135,122 miles (+8,035)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,122 miles
    Test number
    851110220585
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  9. Pass127,087 miles (+9,215)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    127,087 miles
    Test number
    587548725445
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass117,872 miles (+11,601)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    117,872 miles
    Test number
    958801197477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,271 miles (+10,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    106,271 miles
    Test number
    407510816031
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both very heavily worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass95,970 miles (+9,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    95,970 miles
    Test number
    941048078313
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass86,940 miles (+8,604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    86,940 miles
    Test number
    359985174410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass78,336 miles (+11,369)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    78,336 miles
    Test number
    515882903331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,967 miles (+9,267)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,967 miles
    Test number
    566909192214
    • NoteBoth rear tyres unevenly worn
  16. Pass57,700 miles (+10,597)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,700 miles
    Test number
    437371991231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,103 miles (+7,525)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    47,103 miles
    Test number
    694722290221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  18. Pass39,578 miles (+8,811)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,578 miles
    Test number
    190185599218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,767 miles (+6,542)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,767 miles
    Test number
    142994808313
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
  20. Pass24,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    24,225 miles
    Test number
    162492007331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XSC

Does LR54 XSC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR54 XSC is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XSC?
The MOT on LR54 XSC is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR54 XSC done?
LR54 XSC was recorded at 165,372 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 7,816 miles a year.
Has LR54 XSC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XSC has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LR54 XSC 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 XSC find?
LR54 XSC passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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