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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS54 EBOMOT history

LS54 EBO is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,949 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2025.

LS54 EBO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2026
Mileage
114,949 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 EBO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 EBO was last recorded at 114,949 miles on 6 Mar 2025, 490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Mar 2024: 114,459 miles, lower than 114,485 miles on 4 Mar 2024.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
114,459 miles · 5 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
490 miles
Average per year
5,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 114,949 miles
  • 2024 – 114,459 miles
  • 2023 – 112,952 miles
  • 2022 – 109,857 miles
  • 2021 – 104,586 miles
  • 2020 – 102,148 miles
  • 2019 – 98,876 miles
  • 2018 – 95,755 miles
  • 2017 – 92,842 miles
  • 2016 – 89,391 miles
  • 2015 – 84,983 miles
  • 2014 – 80,320 miles
  • 2012 – 74,888 miles
  • 2011 – 68,656 miles
  • 2010 – 58,704 miles
  • 2009 – 47,809 miles
  • 2008 – 30,297 miles
  • 2007 – 13,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,949 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Tested in wet condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor close to the disc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,949 miles (+490)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,949 miles
    Test number
    910893751056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass114,459 miles (-26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    114,459 miles
    Test number
    311371175966
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor close to the disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail114,485 miles (+1,533)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,485 miles
    Test number
    858154199662
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin sensor close to the disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass112,952 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    112,952 miles
    Test number
    263215368053
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail112,952 miles (+3,095)1 dangerous6 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,952 miles
    Test number
    507700256563
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,857 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    109,857 miles
    Test number
    154921369561
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail109,854 miles (+5,268)1 dangerous2 major7 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,854 miles
    Test number
    646822875275
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  8. Pass104,586 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,586 miles
    Test number
    151116149218
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail104,582 miles (+2,434)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,582 miles
    Test number
    533431176595
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass102,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    102,148 miles
    Test number
    201778004111
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  11. Fail102,146 miles (+3,270)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,146 miles
    Test number
    927234342303
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlight lenses slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryN/s siderepeater more 50% working
    • AdvisoryRear bumper damaged

  12. Pass98,876 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,876 miles
    Test number
    369795290431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Fail98,873 miles (+3,118)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,873 miles
    Test number
    827653910876
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced Door mirror (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass95,755 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,755 miles
    Test number
    897983339595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge and close to legal tread depth
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  15. Fail95,753 miles (+2,911)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,753 miles
    Test number
    788518499568
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edge and close to legal tread depth
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  16. Pass92,842 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    92,842 miles
    Test number
    589375141782
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  17. Fail92,840 miles (+3,449)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,840 miles
    Test number
    169617711922
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre badly worn on inner secondary tread and very close to legal tread depth
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryTested in wet condition

  18. Pass89,391 miles (+4,408)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    89,391 miles
    Test number
    771924760788
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc's in poor condition
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inner secondary tread
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp illuminated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn very close to legal tread depth

  19. Pass84,983 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,983 miles
    Test number
    658049625054
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine mangment light on

  20. Fail84,981 miles (+4,661)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,981 miles
    Test number
    678409325055
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine mangment light on

  21. Pass80,320 miles (+5,432)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,320 miles
    Test number
    519825034023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass74,888 miles (+6,232)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    915623912385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,656 miles (+9,952)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    68,656 miles
    Test number
    937218821269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,704 miles (+10,895)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,704 miles
    Test number
    363236610268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,809 miles (+17,512)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    47,809 miles
    Test number
    211912709363
    • NoteRear tyres getting low

  26. Pass30,297 miles (+17,229)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,297 miles
    Test number
    411360898206
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass13,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,068 miles
    Test number
    211996497200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 EBO

Does LS54 EBO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 EBO expired on 5 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 EBO?
The MOT on LS54 EBO expired on 5 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 EBO done?
LS54 EBO was recorded at 114,949 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2025, an average of 5,866 miles a year.
Has LS54 EBO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 EBO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 EBO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 EBO find?
LS54 EBO passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2025 with 8 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 5 more.

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