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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS54 RHOMOT history

LS54 RHO is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 24,928 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LS54 RHO grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
24,928 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
927 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 RHO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 RHO was last recorded at 24,928 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
24,915 miles · 25 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
927 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 24,928 miles
  • 2024 – 24,915 miles
  • 2023 – 24,900 miles
  • 2022 – 24,870 miles
  • 2021 – 24,832 miles
  • 2020 – 24,222 miles
  • 2019 – 23,409 miles
  • 2018 – 22,342 miles
  • 2017 – 20,988 miles
  • 2016 – 19,719 miles
  • 2015 – 18,188 miles
  • 2014 – 16,970 miles
  • 2013 – 15,844 miles
  • 2012 – 14,934 miles
  • 2011 – 14,328 miles
  • 2010 – 13,164 miles
  • 2009 – 11,816 miles
  • 2008 – 10,438 miles
  • 2007 – 8,302 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass24,928 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass24,928 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    24,928 miles
    Test number
    542148758057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass24,915 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    24,915 miles
    Test number
    166089133023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass24,900 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    24,900 miles
    Test number
    742581398676
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass24,870 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    24,870 miles
    Test number
    700136417388
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail24,870 miles (+38)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,870 miles
    Test number
    231946211913
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass24,832 miles (+610)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    24,832 miles
    Test number
    940260716944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass24,222 miles (+813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    24,222 miles
    Test number
    237267945168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass23,409 miles (+1,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    23,409 miles
    Test number
    581244649638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass22,342 miles (+1,354)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    22,342 miles
    Test number
    347819440442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass20,988 miles (+1,269)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    20,988 miles
    Test number
    130851553610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass19,719 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    19,719 miles
    Test number
    326344579779

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass18,188 miles (+1,218)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    18,188 miles
    Test number
    667080895281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass16,970 miles (+1,126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    16,970 miles
    Test number
    766293434312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass15,844 miles (+910)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    15,844 miles
    Test number
    548891643394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass14,934 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    14,934 miles
    Test number
    729536632311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    14,328 miles
    Test number
    238229431367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail14,328 miles (+1,164)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,328 miles
    Test number
    506247031392
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  18. Pass13,164 miles (+1,348)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    13,164 miles
    Test number
    640844750372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,816 miles (+1,378)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    11,816 miles
    Test number
    360058049317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass10,438 miles (+2,136)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    10,438 miles
    Test number
    431478348462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    8,302 miles
    Test number
    563434657344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail8,302 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    8,302 miles
    Test number
    703404257356
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Questions about LS54 RHO

Does LS54 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 RHO is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS54 RHO?
The MOT on LS54 RHO is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 RHO done?
LS54 RHO was recorded at 24,928 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 927 miles a year.
Has LS54 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 RHO has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LS54 RHO 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 RHO find?
LS54 RHO passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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