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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc

LS54 DXHMOT history

LS54 DXH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 212,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2022.

LS54 DXH blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jul 2023
Mileage
212,773 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2022
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,256 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 DXH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 DXH was last recorded at 212,773 miles on 20 Jul 2022, 8,984 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,789 miles · 21 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
8,984 miles
Average per year
11,256 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 212,773 miles
  • 2021 – 203,789 miles
  • 2020 – 199,861 miles
  • 2019 – 193,263 miles
  • 2018 – 185,152 miles
  • 2017 – 173,455 miles
  • 2016 – 160,124 miles
  • 2015 – 151,821 miles
  • 2014 – 139,660 miles
  • 2013 – 124,285 miles
  • 2012 – 109,716 miles
  • 2011 – 96,405 miles
  • 2010 – 84,431 miles
  • 2009 – 71,263 miles
  • 2008 – 56,455 miles
  • 2007 – 46,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,773 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass212,773 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    212,773 miles
    Test number
    883330770269
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail212,771 miles (+8,982)3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,771 miles
    Test number
    312983962566
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass203,789 miles (+3,928)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    203,789 miles
    Test number
    147642468262
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,861 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    199,861 miles
    Test number
    389805086753
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail199,849 miles (+6,586)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,849 miles
    Test number
    991257323001
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass193,263 miles (+8,111)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    193,263 miles
    Test number
    992050296406
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge borderline (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass185,152 miles (+11,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    185,152 miles
    Test number
    228721746746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass173,455 miles (+13,331)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    173,455 miles
    Test number
    321006651899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,124 miles (+364)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    160,124 miles
    Test number
    869280394968
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread on (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread on (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
    • AdvisorySpanner light displayed on dash

  10. Fail159,760 miles (+7,939)2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,760 miles
    Test number
    725392197306
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread on (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tread on (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens on (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & under tray fitted
    • AdvisorySpanner light displayed on dash

  11. Pass151,821 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    151,821 miles
    Test number
    706309805284
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail151,821 miles (+12,161)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,821 miles
    Test number
    146209805245
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass139,660 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,660 miles
    Test number
    129004104298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail139,654 miles (+15,369)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,654 miles
    Test number
    988353104241
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass124,285 miles (+14,569)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    124,285 miles
    Test number
    905806493118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass109,716 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,716 miles
    Test number
    316490702255
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail109,716 miles (+13,311)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,716 miles
    Test number
    967700402230
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,405 miles (+11,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    96,405 miles
    Test number
    298198701250
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass84,431 miles (+13,168)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    84,431 miles
    Test number
    591267280194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,263 miles (+14,808)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    71,263 miles
    Test number
    740266299180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,455 miles (+9,545)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    56,455 miles
    Test number
    650290018229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    46,910 miles
    Test number
    642108597233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 DXH

Does LS54 DXH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 DXH expired on 20 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 DXH?
The MOT on LS54 DXH expired on 20 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 DXH done?
LS54 DXH was recorded at 212,773 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2022, an average of 11,256 miles a year.
Has LS54 DXH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 DXH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 DXH 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 DXH find?
LS54 DXH passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2022 with 9 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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