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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS54 FAUMOT history

LS54 FAU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 17 MOT tests, with 139,266 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

LS54 FAU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Sept 2023
Mileage
139,266 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
17
15 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FAU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
13 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 FAU was last recorded at 139,266 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 19,601 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
119,665 miles · 7 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
19,601 miles
Average per year
6,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 139,266 miles
  • 2021 – 119,665 miles
  • 2020 – 113,803 miles
  • 2019 – 102,108 miles
  • 2018 – 97,183 miles
  • 2017 – 96,251 miles
  • 2016 – 94,882 miles
  • 2015 – 91,867 miles
  • 2014 – 90,081 miles
  • 2013 – 87,768 miles
  • 2012 – 84,480 miles
  • 2011 – 79,753 miles
  • 2010 – 72,793 miles
  • 2008 – 62,693 miles
  • 2007 – 47,328 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,266 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement smaller bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

17 tests since 4 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,266 miles (+19,601)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,266 miles
    Test number
    892104673116
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement smaller bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass119,665 miles (+5,862)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    119,665 miles
    Test number
    708855493393
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass113,803 miles (+11,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    113,803 miles
    Test number
    101400419990
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  4. Pass102,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    222390422178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,108 miles (+4,925)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,108 miles
    Test number
    779738261785
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass97,183 miles (+932)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    97,183 miles
    Test number
    675062783338
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass96,251 miles (+1,369)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    96,251 miles
    Test number
    932868450207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass94,882 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    94,882 miles
    Test number
    525527841492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,867 miles (+1,786)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    91,867 miles
    Test number
    898125145058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass90,081 miles (+2,313)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    90,081 miles
    Test number
    276965654024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre featherd
    • NoteNearside rear tyre out of shape
    • NoteOffside rear tyre featherd
    • NoteOffside rear tyre out of shape

  11. Pass87,768 miles (+3,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    87,768 miles
    Test number
    767186823064
    • 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 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass84,480 miles (+4,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,480 miles
    Test number
    948875732089
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    795504731054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,753 miles (+6,960)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,753 miles
    Test number
    618204831007
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass72,793 miles (+10,100)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,793 miles
    Test number
    471526430091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,693 miles (+15,365)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    62,693 miles
    Test number
    502404928365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    47,328 miles
    Test number
    804908837346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 FAU

Does LS54 FAU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 FAU expired on 16 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FAU?
The MOT on LS54 FAU expired on 16 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 FAU done?
LS54 FAU was recorded at 139,266 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 6,222 miles a year.
Has LS54 FAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FAU has failed 2 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2019.
Has the mileage on LS54 FAU 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 FAU find?
LS54 FAU passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement smaller bush, and 1 more.

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