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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LS54 DVLMOT history

LS54 DVL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,561 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

LS54 DVL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
155,561 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,204 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 DVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 DVL was last recorded at 155,561 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 5,852 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,709 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
5,852 miles
Average per year
7,204 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 155,561 miles
  • 2022 – 149,709 miles
  • 2020 – 142,350 miles
  • 2019 – 135,677 miles
  • 2018 – 133,328 miles
  • 2017 – 131,026 miles
  • 2016 – 123,620 miles
  • 2015 – 116,562 miles
  • 2014 – 111,253 miles
  • 2013 – 100,861 miles
  • 2012 – 89,679 miles
  • 2011 – 82,252 miles
  • 2010 – 74,164 miles
  • 2009 – 64,082 miles
  • 2008 – 55,862 miles
  • 2007 – 45,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,561 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,561 miles (+5,852)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    155,561 miles
    Test number
    590553811410
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass149,709 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    323014927858
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail149,709 miles (+7,359)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,709 miles
    Test number
    100798589362
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass142,350 miles (+6,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,350 miles
    Test number
    210842819407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass135,677 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,677 miles
    Test number
    294517852654
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  6. Fail135,677 miles (+2,349)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,677 miles
    Test number
    820624707512
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass133,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,328 miles
    Test number
    733902312404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail133,328 miles (+2,302)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,328 miles
    Test number
    395703573671
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass131,026 miles (+7,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    131,026 miles
    Test number
    247263531379
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bushes slightly displaced

  10. Pass123,620 miles (+7,058)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    123,620 miles
    Test number
    599249267627
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass116,562 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,562 miles
    Test number
    894998570872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass111,253 miles (+10,392)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    111,253 miles
    Test number
    899346414310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on inside wall

  13. Pass100,861 miles (+11,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    100,861 miles
    Test number
    245709513301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass89,679 miles (+17)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    89,679 miles
    Test number
    137580122379
    • NoteFront suspension bushes splitting
    • NoteNsr tyre on limits
    • NoteSmall split ns cv boot

  15. Fail89,662 miles (+7,410)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,662 miles
    Test number
    237429812318
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteFront suspension bushes splitting
    • NoteNsr tyre on limits
    • NoteSmall split ns cv boot

  16. Pass82,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,252 miles
    Test number
    135445311373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail82,248 miles (+8,084)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,248 miles
    Test number
    426235411327
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass74,164 miles (+10,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    74,164 miles
    Test number
    854716410363
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass64,082 miles (+8,220)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    64,082 miles
    Test number
    100648609372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,862 miles (+10,511)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    693202308324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass45,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,351 miles
    Test number
    740256517399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 DVL

Does LS54 DVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 DVL expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 DVL?
The MOT on LS54 DVL expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 DVL done?
LS54 DVL was recorded at 155,561 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 7,204 miles a year.
Has LS54 DVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 DVL has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 DVL 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 DVL find?
LS54 DVL passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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