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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.

LS54 DSZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass201,384 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass190,854 miles (+6,517)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    190,854 miles
    Test number
    312072257070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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))
  4. Pass177,818 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    177,818 miles
    Test number
    864022072540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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
  6. Pass172,299 miles (+118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    172,299 miles
    Test number
    587218260722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Pass134,045 miles (+9,827)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,045 miles
    Test number
    449973734435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass124,218 miles (+8,390)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,218 miles
    Test number
    418117523343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass115,828 miles (+12,479)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    115,828 miles
    Test number
    938426032328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,349 miles (+8,718)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    103,349 miles
    Test number
    726368681241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,631 miles (+8,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    94,631 miles
    Test number
    424919390218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,291 miles (+8,685)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    86,291 miles
    Test number
    332215499406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,606 miles
    Test number
    361674408359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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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