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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LS54 VWJMOT history

LS54 VWJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Dec 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 127,711 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2021.

LS54 VWJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Nov 2022
Mileage
127,711 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 VWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 VWJ was last recorded at 127,711 miles on 15 Nov 2021, 15,472 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,239 miles · 3 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
15,472 miles
Average per year
8,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 127,711 miles
  • 2020 – 112,239 miles
  • 2019 – 103,312 miles
  • 2018 – 95,795 miles
  • 2017 – 86,101 miles
  • 2016 – 77,829 miles
  • 2015 – 67,340 miles
  • 2014 – 61,487 miles
  • 2013 – 55,133 miles
  • 2012 – 48,930 miles
  • 2011 – 41,812 miles
  • 2010 – 27,232 miles
  • 2008 – 10,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,711 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,711 miles (+15,472)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,711 miles
    Test number
    688514929600
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,239 miles (+8,927)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    112,239 miles
    Test number
    280589447434
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass103,312 miles (+7,517)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    103,312 miles
    Test number
    838108832041
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass95,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    787601166176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail95,795 miles (+9,694)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,795 miles
    Test number
    570036801507
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass86,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    86,101 miles
    Test number
    439316303486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,101 miles (+8,272)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,101 miles
    Test number
    731105840090
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  8. Pass77,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    748913993267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,829 miles (+10,489)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    970851003168
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both fronts (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass67,340 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,340 miles
    Test number
    358772875008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass61,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    61,487 miles
    Test number
    487306454087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail61,487 miles (+6,354)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,487 miles
    Test number
    949346054057
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass55,133 miles2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    837359253096
    • 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)
    • Note205/55WR16
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON ?
    • NoteNEEDS ALIGNMENT
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail55,133 miles (+6,203)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,133 miles
    Test number
    546469253071
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • Note205/55WR16
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON ?
    • NoteNEEDS ALIGNMENT
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass48,930 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    48,930 miles
    Test number
    217038552003
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  16. Fail48,927 miles (+7,115)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,927 miles
    Test number
    668595452039
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

  17. Pass41,812 miles (+9)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,812 miles
    Test number
    237614251012
    • DangerousENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail41,803 miles (+14,571)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,803 miles
    Test number
    638822751082
    • DangerousENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • Note205/55WR16.

  19. Pass27,232 miles (+16,705)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    27,232 miles
    Test number
    720717920058
    • NoteFront tyres worn on inner edge advise replacment
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

  20. Pass10,527 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    10,527 miles
    Test number
    561732738330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass8,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    8,035 miles
    Test number
    112797018459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS54 VWJ

Does LS54 VWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 VWJ expired on 14 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 VWJ?
The MOT on LS54 VWJ expired on 14 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 VWJ done?
LS54 VWJ was recorded at 127,711 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2021, an average of 8,654 miles a year.
Has LS54 VWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 VWJ has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on LS54 VWJ 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 VWJ find?
LS54 VWJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2021 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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