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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LS54 DWDMOT history

LS54 DWD is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 145,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2024.

LS54 DWD grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2024
Mileage
145,079 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,545 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 DWD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 DWD was last recorded at 145,079 miles on 23 Jan 2024, 4,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,465 miles · 27 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
4,614 miles
Average per year
6,545 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 145,079 miles
  • 2023 – 140,465 miles
  • 2022 – 137,572 miles
  • 2021 – 133,469 miles
  • 2020 – 129,835 miles
  • 2019 – 125,570 miles
  • 2018 – 121,800 miles
  • 2017 – 114,618 miles
  • 2016 – 108,975 miles
  • 2015 – 104,175 miles
  • 2014 – 97,152 miles
  • 2013 – 87,531 miles
  • 2012 – 78,913 miles
  • 2011 – 69,102 miles
  • 2010 – 59,149 miles
  • 2009 – 49,678 miles
  • 2008 – 40,326 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail145,079 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trl arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail145,079 miles (+4,614)9 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,079 miles
    Test number
    461705421657
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass140,465 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    140,465 miles
    Test number
    996685394838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trl arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail140,455 miles (+2,883)2 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,455 miles
    Test number
    202729272580
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trl arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,572 miles (+4,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,572 miles
    Test number
    744705802988
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,469 miles (+8)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    133,469 miles
    Test number
    400800977546
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail133,461 miles (+3,626)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,461 miles
    Test number
    398207465219
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass129,835 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,835 miles
    Test number
    420898956113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components generally lightly corroded

  8. Fail129,834 miles (+4,264)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,834 miles
    Test number
    913403380313
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both boots (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components generally lightly corroded

  9. Pass125,570 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,570 miles
    Test number
    312980231124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  10. Fail125,570 miles (+3,770)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,570 miles
    Test number
    242529120694
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass121,800 miles (+7,182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    121,800 miles
    Test number
    432706827984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass114,618 miles (+5,643)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,618 miles
    Test number
    629589122457
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Pass108,975 miles (+4,800)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    108,975 miles
    Test number
    665886501182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,175 miles (+7,023)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    104,175 miles
    Test number
    406751125007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass97,152 miles (+9,621)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    97,152 miles
    Test number
    955236314000
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly

  16. Pass87,531 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    115769423422
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail87,531 miles (+8,618)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,531 miles
    Test number
    639479223030
    • DangerousOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass78,913 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,913 miles
    Test number
    199694222477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail78,913 miles (+9,811)2 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,913 miles
    Test number
    548874522054
    • DangerousNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass69,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    119614321475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,102 miles (+9,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,102 miles
    Test number
    886894521021
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

  22. Pass59,149 miles (+9,471)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    59,149 miles
    Test number
    753841220035
    • NoteAdvise rear brakes looking a touch on the low side

  23. Pass49,678 miles (+9,352)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,678 miles
    Test number
    620403019027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass40,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    40,326 miles
    Test number
    794161528050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 DWD

Does LS54 DWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 DWD expired on 28 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 DWD?
The MOT on LS54 DWD expired on 28 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 DWD done?
LS54 DWD was recorded at 145,079 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2024, an average of 6,545 miles a year.
Has LS54 DWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 DWD has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 DWD 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 DWD find?
LS54 DWD failed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2024 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front lower seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; nearside rear lower suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength, and 17 more.

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