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Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LR54 XSWMOT history

LR54 XSW is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024 and it has passed 14 of 16 MOT tests, with 95,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2023.

LR54 XSW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2024
Mileage
95,618 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2023
MOT tests
16
14 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,650 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR54 XSW
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
27 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR54 XSW was last recorded at 95,618 miles on 4 Apr 2023, 2,371 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,247 miles · 9 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
2,371 miles
Average per year
4,650 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 95,618 miles
  • 2022 – 93,247 miles
  • 2018 – 90,053 miles
  • 2017 – 83,874 miles
  • 2016 – 76,267 miles
  • 2015 – 71,077 miles
  • 2014 – 67,306 miles
  • 2013 – 61,886 miles
  • 2012 – 58,215 miles
  • 2011 – 54,773 miles
  • 2010 – 51,017 miles
  • 2009 – 45,752 miles
  • 2008 – 37,627 miles
  • 2007 – 23,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,618 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

16 tests since 25 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,618 miles (+2,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    95,618 miles
    Test number
    684154182553

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass93,247 miles (+3,194)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,247 miles
    Test number
    708749095142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass90,053 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    901701862334
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Fail90,053 miles (+6,179)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,053 miles
    Test number
    249396140824
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass83,874 miles (+7,607)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    83,874 miles
    Test number
    702190929337
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp lens deteriorated and light output slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (3.5.1i)
  6. Pass76,267 miles (+5,190)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,267 miles
    Test number
    753270361158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  7. Pass71,077 miles (+3,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,077 miles
    Test number
    411925736208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,306 miles (+5,420)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,306 miles
    Test number
    705061634325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass61,886 miles (+3,671)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    61,886 miles
    Test number
    707470433351
    • NoteAlternator belt frayed
    • NoteAlternator tensioner very weak
  10. Pass58,215 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,215 miles
    Test number
    497107312387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,773 miles (+3,756)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    54,773 miles
    Test number
    378373421356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass51,017 miles (+5,265)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,017 miles
    Test number
    331734120323
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFull under tray fitted
    • NoteHandbrake operation rough
  13. Pass45,752 miles (+63)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,752 miles
    Test number
    851354319364
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Fail45,689 miles (+8,062)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,689 miles
    Test number
    424343819442
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass37,627 miles (+13,816)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,627 miles
    Test number
    544955618382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass23,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    23,811 miles
    Test number
    764988497260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR54 XSW

Does LR54 XSW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR54 XSW expired on 8 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR54 XSW?
The MOT on LR54 XSW expired on 8 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR54 XSW done?
LR54 XSW was recorded at 95,618 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2023, an average of 4,650 miles a year.
Has LR54 XSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR54 XSW has failed 2 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on LR54 XSW 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 XSW find?
LR54 XSW passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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