
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc
LS54 DSZMOT history
LS54 DSZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 201,384 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 201,384 mi
- At MOT on 16 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,393 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS54 DSZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 25 Oct 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS54 DSZ was last recorded at 201,384 miles on 16 Feb 2022, 10,530 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 190,854 miles · 27 Jan 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 10,530 miles
- Average per year
- 9,393 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 201,384 miles
- 2021 – 190,854 miles
- 2020 – 184,337 miles
- 2018 – 177,818 miles
- 2017 – 172,299 miles
- 2016 – 150,536 miles
- 2015 – 140,771 miles
- 2014 – 134,045 miles
- 2013 – 124,218 miles
- 2012 – 115,828 miles
- 2011 – 103,349 miles
- 2010 – 94,631 miles
- 2009 – 86,291 miles
- 2008 – 77,606 miles
- 2007 – 66,527 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Engine covers fitted obscureing some engine components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Full MOT history
19 tests since 9 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass201,384 miles (+10,530)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 201,384 miles
- Test number
- 463872002583
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass190,854 miles (+6,517)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 190,854 miles
- Test number
- 312072257070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass184,337 miles (+6,519)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 184,337 miles
- Test number
- 388934134155
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,818 miles (+206)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 177,818 miles
- Test number
- 864022072540
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,612 miles (+5,313)2 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,612 miles
- Test number
- 923399313165
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside 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))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
Pass172,299 miles (+118)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 172,299 miles
- Test number
- 587218260722
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,181 miles (+21,645)7 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,181 miles
- Test number
- 278884151062
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass150,536 miles (+9,765)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 150,536 miles
- Test number
- 804254998584
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass140,771 miles (+33)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 140,771 miles
- Test number
- 123426510493
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscureing some engine components
- AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscureing some underside components
Fail140,738 miles (+6,693)3 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,738 miles
- Test number
- 485223815590
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscureing some engine components
- AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscureing some underside components
- AdvisoryVehicles internal adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim
Pass134,045 miles (+9,827)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 134,045 miles
- Test number
- 449973734435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,218 miles (+8,390)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 124,218 miles
- Test number
- 418117523343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,828 miles (+12,479)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 115,828 miles
- Test number
- 938426032328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,349 miles (+8,718)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 103,349 miles
- Test number
- 726368681241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,631 miles (+8,340)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 94,631 miles
- Test number
- 424919390218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,291 miles (+8,685)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 86,291 miles
- Test number
- 332215499406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,606 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 77,606 miles
- Test number
- 361674408359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,606 miles (+11,079)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,606 miles
- Test number
- 641643208389
- FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass66,527 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 66,527 miles
- Test number
- 640702887277
- 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS54 DSZ
- Does LS54 DSZ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS54 DSZ expired on 20 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS54 DSZ?
- The MOT on LS54 DSZ expired on 20 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS54 DSZ done?
- LS54 DSZ was recorded at 201,384 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2022, an average of 9,393 miles a year.
- Has LS54 DSZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS54 DSZ has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2018.
- Has the mileage on LS54 DSZ 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 LS54 DSZ find?
- LS54 DSZ passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; gearbox mounting defective, and 3 more.
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