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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LS54 MDUMOT history

LS54 MDU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2023.

LS54 MDU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
168,882 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 MDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 MDU was last recorded at 168,882 miles on 6 Dec 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,882 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,882 miles
  • 2021 – 160,339 miles
  • 2020 – 155,149 miles
  • 2019 – 150,480 miles
  • 2018 – 137,646 miles
  • 2017 – 134,816 miles
  • 2016 – 108,573 miles
  • 2015 – 85,431 miles
  • 2014 – 68,561 miles
  • 2013 – 60,148 miles
  • 2012 – 52,193 miles
  • 2011 – 42,968 miles
  • 2010 – 36,261 miles
  • 2009 – 28,991 miles
  • 2007 – 22,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,882 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Outer sill excessively corroded (hole) not within 30cm of a suspension component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,882 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    168,882 miles
    Test number
    722109815658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail168,882 miles (+3,325)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,882 miles
    Test number
    823719191102
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,557 miles (+5,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,557 miles
    Test number
    114138583266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,339 miles (+87)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    160,339 miles
    Test number
    135735248675
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill excessively corroded (hole) not within 30cm of a suspension component
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Fail160,252 miles (+5,103)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,252 miles
    Test number
    304102477486
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective bolt missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill excessively corroded (hole) not within 30cm of a suspension component
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  6. Pass155,149 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,149 miles
    Test number
    134102705751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail155,149 miles (+4,669)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,149 miles
    Test number
    953804074660
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass150,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,480 miles
    Test number
    850151500757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,480 miles (+12,834)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,480 miles
    Test number
    308932762103
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass137,646 miles (+2,830)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    137,646 miles
    Test number
    856697001927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  11. Pass134,816 miles (+10,958)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    134,816 miles
    Test number
    252929916720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,858 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    123,858 miles
    Test number
    990653430519
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Fail123,852 miles (+15,279)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,852 miles
    Test number
    556531130399
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass108,573 miles (+264)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,573 miles
    Test number
    530727856023
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog light broken
    • AdvisoryEml warning light on
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Fail108,309 miles (+22,878)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,309 miles
    Test number
    710009572964
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner tread area

  16. Pass85,431 miles (+16,870)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    85,431 miles
    Test number
    216312445059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail68,561 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,561 miles
    Test number
    275518844053
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass68,561 miles (+8,413)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    68,561 miles
    Test number
    367458144055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass60,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    185864543020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,148 miles (+7,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,148 miles
    Test number
    537474343039
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass52,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    305968532014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail52,193 miles (+9,225)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,193 miles
    Test number
    937838532011
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass42,968 miles (+6,707)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    42,968 miles
    Test number
    558046931041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    490962040042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,261 miles (+7,270)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,261 miles
    Test number
    451182540075
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass28,991 miles (+6,940)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    28,991 miles
    Test number
    901301249098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    22,051 miles
    Test number
    380064427383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 MDU

Does LS54 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 MDU expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 MDU?
The MOT on LS54 MDU expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 MDU done?
LS54 MDU was recorded at 168,882 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2023, an average of 9,152 miles a year.
Has LS54 MDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 MDU has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 MDU 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 MDU find?
LS54 MDU passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at the legal limit; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit.

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