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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LS54 FAFMOT history

LS54 FAF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 84,236 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

LS54 FAF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Aug 2027
Mileage
84,236 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,866 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FAF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 FAF was last recorded at 84,236 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
83,629 miles · 31 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
607 miles
Average per year
3,866 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,236 miles
  • 2025 – 83,629 miles
  • 2024 – 80,076 miles
  • 2023 – 75,948 miles
  • 2022 – 71,102 miles
  • 2021 – 66,795 miles
  • 2020 – 61,306 miles
  • 2019 – 58,940 miles
  • 2018 – 57,347 miles
  • 2017 – 56,191 miles
  • 2016 – 54,839 miles
  • 2015 – 50,897 miles
  • 2014 – 44,893 miles
  • 2013 – 37,571 miles
  • 2012 – 30,517 miles
  • 2010 – 26,002 miles
  • 2009 – 19,772 miles
  • 2008 – 13,121 miles
  • 2007 – 11,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,236 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,236 miles (+607)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    84,236 miles
    Test number
    787908885796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass83,629 miles (+3,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    83,629 miles
    Test number
    591439814941
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all four (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. Pass80,076 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    849624621057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,076 miles (+4,128)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,076 miles
    Test number
    315637418550
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. Pass75,948 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    444725567024
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Fail75,948 miles (+4,846)2 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,948 miles
    Test number
    786843709688
    • DangerousBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Pass71,102 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    71,102 miles
    Test number
    817797241819
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail71,102 miles (+4,307)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,102 miles
    Test number
    735672239020
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately both (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass66,795 miles (+5,489)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    66,795 miles
    Test number
    434411766673
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  10. Pass61,306 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    396919754865
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail61,306 miles (+2,366)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,306 miles
    Test number
    350948811294
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass58,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,940 miles
    Test number
    324735998077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail58,938 miles (+1,591)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,938 miles
    Test number
    114455271659
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass57,347 miles (+1,156)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    57,347 miles
    Test number
    112295896166
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  15. Pass56,191 miles (+1,352)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    56,191 miles
    Test number
    195691609460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront both tyres inner edge wearing
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Pass54,839 miles (+3,942)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    54,839 miles
    Test number
    152501003311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 1.6mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Pass50,897 miles (+6,004)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    50,897 miles
    Test number
    436998215171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,893 miles (+7,322)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,893 miles
    Test number
    456808914168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,571 miles (+7,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    37,571 miles
    Test number
    165991063002
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass30,517 miles (+4,515)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,517 miles
    Test number
    336002602044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,002 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    26,002 miles
    Test number
    113694020387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass19,772 miles (+6,651)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    19,772 miles
    Test number
    692413029385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,121 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    13,121 miles
    Test number
    784783928343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass11,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    11,514 miles
    Test number
    671259907345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 FAF

Does LS54 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 FAF is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FAF?
The MOT on LS54 FAF is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 FAF done?
LS54 FAF was recorded at 84,236 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 3,866 miles a year.
Has LS54 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FAF has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS54 FAF 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 FAF find?
LS54 FAF passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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