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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS54 NSZMOT history

LS54 NSZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,824 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LS54 NSZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
156,824 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 NSZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 NSZ was last recorded at 156,824 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 16,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,421 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
16,403 miles
Average per year
7,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,824 miles
  • 2025 – 140,421 miles
  • 2024 – 122,148 miles
  • 2023 – 110,488 miles
  • 2022 – 102,528 miles
  • 2021 – 95,174 miles
  • 2019 – 82,286 miles
  • 2018 – 75,328 miles
  • 2017 – 71,028 miles
  • 2016 – 66,515 miles
  • 2015 – 61,951 miles
  • 2014 – 59,253 miles
  • 2013 – 56,425 miles
  • 2012 – 53,038 miles
  • 2011 – 47,282 miles
  • 2010 – 41,636 miles
  • 2009 – 33,668 miles
  • 2008 – 28,287 miles
  • 2007 – 21,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,824 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edge

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,824 miles (+16,403)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    156,824 miles
    Test number
    472959726498
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn inner edge

  2. Pass140,421 miles (+18,273)4 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,421 miles
    Test number
    447812155504
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass122,148 miles (+11,660)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    122,148 miles
    Test number
    705936519689
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass110,488 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    110,488 miles
    Test number
    100263852407
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail110,488 miles (+7,960)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,488 miles
    Test number
    381974478157
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass102,528 miles (+7,354)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,528 miles
    Test number
    568821011468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,174 miles (+12,888)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,174 miles
    Test number
    161450799260
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner, back (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower, back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,286 miles (+6,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,286 miles
    Test number
    520314254828
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,328 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    75,328 miles
    Test number
    725501639534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass71,028 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    306737580131
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  11. Fail71,028 miles (+4,513)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,028 miles
    Test number
    456319628400
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  12. Pass66,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    66,515 miles
    Test number
    954891479671
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail66,515 miles (+4,564)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,515 miles
    Test number
    441216158985
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass61,951 miles (+2,698)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    61,951 miles
    Test number
    881901822676
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses misty (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass59,253 miles (+2,828)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,253 miles
    Test number
    878423624376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass56,425 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    56,425 miles
    Test number
    448548003475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass53,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    53,038 miles
    Test number
    576407222371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail53,038 miles (+5,756)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,038 miles
    Test number
    788327422399
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass47,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,282 miles
    Test number
    598755821303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,274 miles (+5,638)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,274 miles
    Test number
    996405821329
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass41,636 miles (+7,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    41,636 miles
    Test number
    154908320347
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass33,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    33,668 miles
    Test number
    180670439372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,659 miles (+5,372)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,659 miles
    Test number
    752180039364
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass28,287 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    28,287 miles
    Test number
    472886328497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    21,868 miles
    Test number
    490131837334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 NSZ

Does LS54 NSZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 NSZ is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 NSZ?
The MOT on LS54 NSZ is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 NSZ done?
LS54 NSZ was recorded at 156,824 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 7,401 miles a year.
Has LS54 NSZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 NSZ has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS54 NSZ 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 NSZ find?
LS54 NSZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light mirror; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.

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