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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LS54 MEVMOT history

LS54 MEV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 148,356 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

LS54 MEV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
148,356 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,225 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 MEV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 MEV was last recorded at 148,356 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 5,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,895 miles · 13 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,461 miles
Average per year
6,225 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,356 miles
  • 2024 – 133,462 miles
  • 2022 – 128,088 miles
  • 2021 – 122,770 miles
  • 2020 – 118,979 miles
  • 2019 – 108,974 miles
  • 2018 – 104,997 miles
  • 2017 – 100,389 miles
  • 2016 – 93,530 miles
  • 2015 – 85,949 miles
  • 2014 – 72,554 miles
  • 2013 – 67,040 miles
  • 2012 – 59,426 miles
  • 2010 – 52,691 miles
  • 2009 – 47,638 miles
  • 2008 – 41,483 miles
  • 2007 – 35,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,356 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective both

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,356 miles (+5,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    148,356 miles
    Test number
    572545488978
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass142,895 miles (+11)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    142,895 miles
    Test number
    422895137360
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail142,884 miles (+9,422)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,884 miles
    Test number
    837629630224
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,462 miles (+5,374)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,462 miles
    Test number
    566740267689
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass128,088 miles (+5,318)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    128,088 miles
    Test number
    956912153166
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass122,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    996966646227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail122,770 miles (+3,791)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,770 miles
    Test number
    317711757591
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,979 miles (+7,054)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    118,979 miles
    Test number
    644963595155
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  9. Pass111,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,925 miles
    Test number
    555263556806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail111,925 miles (+2,951)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,925 miles
    Test number
    335417787227
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass108,974 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    821413794069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail108,970 miles (+3,973)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,970 miles
    Test number
    764755262396
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass104,997 miles (+4,608)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    104,997 miles
    Test number
    818103100930
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn almost to cords on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps deteriorated giving a poor beam image

  14. Pass100,389 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,389 miles
    Test number
    622137227198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail100,389 miles (+6,859)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,389 miles
    Test number
    791313132873
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses badly deteriorated

  16. Pass93,530 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    93,530 miles
    Test number
    747040823410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated

  17. Fail93,530 miles (+7,581)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,530 miles
    Test number
    129832152557
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing noisy
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer position lamp bulb not working
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper split
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses deteriorated

  18. Pass85,949 miles (+3)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    85,949 miles
    Test number
    158525985037
    • 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)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn out of shape

  19. Fail85,946 miles (+13,392)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,946 miles
    Test number
    716583985028
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)
    • NoteHeadlamp lenses deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r tyre worn out of shape

  20. Pass72,554 miles (+5,514)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    72,554 miles
    Test number
    647402674040
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass67,040 miles (+7,614)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    199764083483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,426 miles (+6,735)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    59,426 miles
    Test number
    519700632067
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  23. Pass52,691 miles (+5,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    52,691 miles
    Test number
    423397450429
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,638 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    47,638 miles
    Test number
    902343169335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,483 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,483 miles
    Test number
    363622318318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Fail41,448 miles (+6,039)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,448 miles
    Test number
    663420718311
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass35,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    35,409 miles
    Test number
    361492917327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,409 miles5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,409 miles
    Test number
    302951717331
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LS54 MEV

Does LS54 MEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 MEV is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 MEV?
The MOT on LS54 MEV is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 MEV done?
LS54 MEV was recorded at 148,356 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 6,225 miles a year.
Has LS54 MEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 MEV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LS54 MEV 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 MEV find?
LS54 MEV passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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