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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LS54 FBBMOT history

LS54 FBB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

LS54 FBB blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2025
Mileage
139,108 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 FBB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS54 FBB was last recorded at 139,108 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 2,767 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,341 miles · 5 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,767 miles
Average per year
6,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,108 miles
  • 2024 – 136,341 miles
  • 2023 – 131,146 miles
  • 2022 – 125,404 miles
  • 2021 – 119,712 miles
  • 2020 – 115,211 miles
  • 2019 – 110,449 miles
  • 2018 – 105,683 miles
  • 2016 – 99,712 miles
  • 2015 – 96,454 miles
  • 2014 – 89,016 miles
  • 2013 – 84,722 miles
  • 2012 – 79,855 miles
  • 2011 – 75,059 miles
  • 2010 – 64,574 miles
  • 2009 – 47,486 miles
  • 2008 – 30,930 miles
  • 2007 – 14,194 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail139,108 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear body & suspension corroded

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail139,108 miles (+2,767)11 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,108 miles
    Test number
    907358404576
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear body & suspension corroded

  2. Pass136,341 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    136,341 miles
    Test number
    889946114587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components deteriorated, no play detected
    • AdvisoryKnock at the front suspension, no play detected

  3. Fail136,338 miles (+5,192)2 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,338 miles
    Test number
    235834937990
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components deteriorated, no play detected
    • AdvisoryKnock at the front suspension, no play detected

  4. Pass131,146 miles (+5,742)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    131,146 miles
    Test number
    432442717800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass125,404 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    125,404 miles
    Test number
    995024691795
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.

  6. Fail125,389 miles (+5,677)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,389 miles
    Test number
    355157425883
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded.

  7. Pass119,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    119,712 miles
    Test number
    107395227956
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Fail119,709 miles (+4,498)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,709 miles
    Test number
    590656061901
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  9. Pass115,211 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,211 miles
    Test number
    356018731093
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail115,209 miles (+4,760)2 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,209 miles
    Test number
    152687412541
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass110,449 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    110,449 miles
    Test number
    737749397541
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEVEL LOW, EXTENSIVE LEAKS.BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES.
    • 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))

  12. Fail110,449 miles (+4,766)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,449 miles
    Test number
    713371881333
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOIL LEVEL LOW, EXTENSIVE LEAKS.BOTH HEADLIGHTS POOR IMAGES.
    • 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))

  13. Pass105,683 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    105,683 miles
    Test number
    507486285421
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail105,679 miles (+5,967)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,679 miles
    Test number
    348325435151
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/rear (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass99,712 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    99,712 miles
    Test number
    796222233729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail99,710 miles (+3,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,710 miles
    Test number
    882799623329
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s/front (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding and o/s/rear (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass96,454 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    96,454 miles
    Test number
    306604415922
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and o/s/front (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/front (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  18. Fail96,451 miles (+7,435)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,451 miles
    Test number
    687395233307
    • FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced and o/s/front (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing and o/s/front (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  19. Pass89,016 miles (+4,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    89,016 miles
    Test number
    475762244456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  20. Pass84,722 miles (+4,867)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    84,722 miles
    Test number
    706666043394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass79,855 miles (+9)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    79,855 miles
    Test number
    657793652303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail79,846 miles (+4,787)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,846 miles
    Test number
    427082252367
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass75,059 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    467009141442
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  24. Fail75,059 miles (+10,485)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,059 miles
    Test number
    407598541430
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront discs corroded

  25. Pass64,574 miles (+17,088)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    64,574 miles
    Test number
    481299320495
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass47,486 miles (+16,556)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,486 miles
    Test number
    330308029321
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass30,930 miles (+16,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    30,930 miles
    Test number
    452696528326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass14,194 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    14,194 miles
    Test number
    330811537315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 FBB

Does LS54 FBB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 FBB expired on 4 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 FBB?
The MOT on LS54 FBB expired on 4 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 FBB done?
LS54 FBB was recorded at 139,108 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 6,976 miles a year.
Has LS54 FBB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 FBB has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 FBB 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 FBB find?
LS54 FBB failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 11 major defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; horn not working; nearside front position lamp not working, and 12 more.

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