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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS54 VWAMOT history

LS54 VWA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 116,076 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LS54 VWA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 May 2027
Mileage
116,076 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,218 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VWA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VWA was last recorded at 116,076 miles on 15 May 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,017 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
5,218 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,076 miles
  • 2025 – 107,027 miles
  • 2024 – 106,927 miles
  • 2023 – 98,241 miles
  • 2021 – 96,332 miles
  • 2020 – 96,095 miles
  • 2019 – 94,329 miles
  • 2018 – 90,914 miles
  • 2017 – 84,605 miles
  • 2016 – 77,663 miles
  • 2015 – 71,582 miles
  • 2014 – 65,379 miles
  • 2013 – 59,082 miles
  • 2012 – 52,627 miles
  • 2011 – 46,048 miles
  • 2010 – 39,160 miles
  • 2009 – 32,776 miles
  • 2008 – 25,604 miles
  • 2007 – 19,414 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,076 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside front wishbone front bolt incorrect length

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

22 tests since 5 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,076 miles (+59)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2027
    Odometer
    116,076 miles
    Test number
    464032241439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,017 miles (+8,990)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,017 miles
    Test number
    248933244650
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass107,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    107,027 miles
    Test number
    725286285661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,027 miles (+100)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,027 miles
    Test number
    506681470328
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail106,927 miles (+8,686)2 dangerous8 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,927 miles
    Test number
    733851666692
    • DangerousGearbox mounting defective Both BOLTS LOOSE.
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BADLY PERISHED DUE TO AGE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres BALD on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryGear box bell-housing bolt loose.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Ball-joint securing bolt modified. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm, front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to split in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass98,241 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    98,241 miles
    Test number
    996416996003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass96,332 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    96,332 miles
    Test number
    111427565305
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone front bolt incorrect length

  8. Fail96,317 miles (+222)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,317 miles
    Test number
    180074260552
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wishbone front bolt incorrect length

  9. Pass96,095 miles (+1,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,095 miles
    Test number
    539489766014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,329 miles (+3,415)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,329 miles
    Test number
    814526792963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass90,914 miles (+6,309)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    900450734730
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass84,605 miles (+6,942)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    84,605 miles
    Test number
    751813430312
    • 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)

  13. Pass77,663 miles (+6,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    77,663 miles
    Test number
    322189229662
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit offside front (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,582 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    71,582 miles
    Test number
    642457262758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,379 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    65,379 miles
    Test number
    407632014429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,082 miles (+6,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,082 miles
    Test number
    345713313356
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass52,627 miles (+6,579)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,627 miles
    Test number
    896952622313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass46,048 miles (+6,888)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    46,048 miles
    Test number
    478363821361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,160 miles (+6,384)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    39,160 miles
    Test number
    421297010491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,776 miles (+7,172)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    32,776 miles
    Test number
    990738029331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,604 miles (+6,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    25,604 miles
    Test number
    360310128321
    • 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. Pass19,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    19,414 miles
    Test number
    421019207312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 VWA

Does LS54 VWA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS54 VWA is valid until 14 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VWA?
The MOT on LS54 VWA is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS54 VWA done?
LS54 VWA was recorded at 116,076 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 5,218 miles a year.
Has LS54 VWA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VWA has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS54 VWA 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 VWA find?
LS54 VWA passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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