
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass84,236 miles (+607)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 84,236 miles
- Test number
- 787908885796
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass80,076 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 80,076 miles
- Test number
- 849624621057
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass58,940 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 58,940 miles
- Test number
- 324735998077
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
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)
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)
Pass50,897 miles (+6,004)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 50,897 miles
- Test number
- 436998215171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,893 miles (+7,322)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 44,893 miles
- Test number
- 456808914168
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass30,517 miles (+4,515)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 30,517 miles
- Test number
- 336002602044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,002 miles (+6,230)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 26,002 miles
- Test number
- 113694020387
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,772 miles (+6,651)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 19,772 miles
- Test number
- 692413029385
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,121 miles (+1,607)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 13,121 miles
- Test number
- 784783928343
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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