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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LS54 VUWMOT history

LS54 VUW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 106,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LS54 VUW black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
106,226 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VUW was last recorded at 106,226 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,187 miles · 4 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
39 miles
Average per year
5,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,226 miles
  • 2025 – 98,468 miles
  • 2024 – 94,055 miles
  • 2023 – 90,433 miles
  • 2022 – 86,223 miles
  • 2021 – 83,583 miles
  • 2020 – 80,081 miles
  • 2019 – 76,508 miles
  • 2018 – 71,292 miles
  • 2017 – 60,328 miles
  • 2016 – 50,120 miles
  • 2013 – 42,816 miles
  • 2012 – 37,906 miles
  • 2011 – 29,749 miles
  • 2010 – 21,451 miles
  • 2009 – 13,945 miles
  • 2008 – 12,021 miles
  • 2007 – 9,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,226 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and within tread perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,226 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    106,226 miles
    Test number
    275076503313
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail106,187 miles (+7,719)11 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,187 miles
    Test number
    343316187697
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,468 miles (+73)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    98,468 miles
    Test number
    272250975232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and within tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewalls and within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail98,395 miles (+4,340)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,395 miles
    Test number
    707676435904
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls and within tread perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on sidewalls and within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass94,055 miles (+3,622)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    94,055 miles
    Test number
    603354404904
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass90,433 miles (+4,210)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    90,433 miles
    Test number
    717215597253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass86,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    86,223 miles
    Test number
    219025208825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  8. Fail86,220 miles (+2,637)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,220 miles
    Test number
    913231400089
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass83,583 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,583 miles
    Test number
    444965673877
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Fail83,583 miles (+3,502)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,583 miles
    Test number
    943291583242
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass80,081 miles (+3,573)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,081 miles
    Test number
    334935104776
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass76,508 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    752112625364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,292 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,292 miles
    Test number
    168541993778
    • AdvisoryWhen wheel turning on back there is metal grinding noise

  14. Fail71,292 miles (+10,964)3 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,292 miles
    Test number
    324860320064
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn in inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner shoulders & wall damage (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner shoulder (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge as well (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWhen wheel turning on back there is metal grinding noise

  15. Pass60,328 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    159530313475
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear crack along the tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light is on dash

  16. Fail60,328 miles (+10,208)1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,328 miles
    Test number
    128888022496
    • DangerousFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed both side inner side, recommended recovery car for movement (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear crack along the tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light is on dash

  17. Pass50,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    934443686461
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres geting low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy buit beam patten o.k

  18. Fail50,120 miles (+7,304)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,120 miles
    Test number
    560580471035
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 tyres geting low (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps cloudy buit beam patten o.k

  19. Pass42,816 miles (+4,910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    42,816 miles
    Test number
    945645453199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,906 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    37,906 miles
    Test number
    775297272291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass29,749 miles (+8,298)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,749 miles
    Test number
    267334981205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass21,451 miles (+7,506)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    21,451 miles
    Test number
    202569590259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass13,945 miles (+1,924)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    13,945 miles
    Test number
    814343599233
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside front tyre slightly deteriated on outer side wall
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  24. Pass12,021 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    12,021 miles
    Test number
    423525198238
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  25. Fail12,021 miles (+2,668)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,021 miles
    Test number
    563595798285
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn inner edge

  26. Pass9,353 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    9,353 miles
    Test number
    604279487232
    • NoteNearside front tyre has small cut to sidewall, not deep enough to expose ply or cords
    • NoteNearside siderepeter lens cracked/broken not affecting light output

Questions about LS54 VUW

Does LS54 VUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 VUW is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VUW?
The MOT on LS54 VUW is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 VUW done?
LS54 VUW was recorded at 106,226 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 5,126 miles a year.
Has LS54 VUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VUW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 VUW 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 VUW find?
LS54 VUW passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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