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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LS54 NPCMOT history

LS54 NPC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 174,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

LS54 NPC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Sept 2023
Mileage
174,576 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NPC
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
9 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NPC was last recorded at 174,576 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 10,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Dec 2010: 76,065 miles, lower than 79,064 miles on 3 Dec 2010.
  • 29 Jul 2020: 157,105 miles, lower than 162,104 miles on 28 Jul 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
164,027 miles · 6 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
10,549 miles
Average per year
9,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,576 miles
  • 2021 – 164,027 miles
  • 2020 – 157,105 miles
  • 2019 – 157,949 miles
  • 2018 – 156,659 miles
  • 2017 – 154,889 miles
  • 2016 – 144,664 miles
  • 2015 – 133,290 miles
  • 2014 – 122,338 miles
  • 2013 – 111,059 miles
  • 2012 – 103,446 miles
  • 2011 – 92,558 miles
  • 2010 – 76,065 miles
  • 2009 – 63,243 miles
  • 2008 – 54,430 miles
  • 2007 – 38,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,576 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch damaged (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,576 miles (+10,549)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    174,576 miles
    Test number
    404595215458
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Catch damaged (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  2. Pass164,027 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    164,027 miles
    Test number
    578257204439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail164,025 miles (+6,920)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,025 miles
    Test number
    132427790106
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass157,105 miles (-4,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    157,105 miles
    Test number
    830303809354
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail162,104 miles (+4,155)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,104 miles
    Test number
    584625754192
    • MajorFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Fuel pipe leaking to rear (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass157,949 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    157,949 miles
    Test number
    934570692764
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres perished

  7. Fail157,949 miles (+1,290)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,949 miles
    Test number
    517104345794
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres perished

  8. Pass156,659 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    156,659 miles
    Test number
    826490047909
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail156,659 miles (+1,770)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,659 miles
    Test number
    654130892938
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass154,889 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    154,889 miles
    Test number
    103736643348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail154,882 miles (+10,218)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,882 miles
    Test number
    560601518624
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass144,664 miles (+11,374)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    144,664 miles
    Test number
    634283250711
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/under trays fitted

  13. Pass133,290 miles (+435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    133,290 miles
    Test number
    368412315465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  14. Fail132,855 miles (+10,517)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,855 miles
    Test number
    405759995140
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  15. Pass122,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    122,338 miles
    Test number
    597429304201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail122,338 miles (+11,279)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,338 miles
    Test number
    517039304244
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass111,059 miles (+7,613)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    111,059 miles
    Test number
    437236603273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

  18. Pass103,446 miles (+10,888)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    103,446 miles
    Test number
    456845432454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass92,558 miles (+16,493)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    92,558 miles
    Test number
    769001441312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,065 miles (-2,999)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    76,065 miles
    Test number
    624302340396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,064 miles (+15,821)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,064 miles
    Test number
    860277530343
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass63,243 miles (+8,813)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    63,243 miles
    Test number
    401928809331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass54,430 miles (+15,818)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    54,430 miles
    Test number
    512615008338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    274122717320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 NPC

Does LS54 NPC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 NPC expired on 14 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NPC?
The MOT on LS54 NPC expired on 14 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 NPC done?
LS54 NPC was recorded at 174,576 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 9,154 miles a year.
Has LS54 NPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NPC has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LS54 NPC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 8 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 NPC find?
LS54 NPC passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights lenses deteriorated; bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch damaged; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 1 more.

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