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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2005 · 1,390 cc

LS54 YMVMOT history

LS54 YMV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2005. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 188,891 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2023.

LS54 YMV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2025
Mileage
188,891 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,487 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS54 YMV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
4 Jan 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS54 YMV was last recorded at 188,891 miles on 20 Dec 2023, 6,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Dec 2016: 143,204 miles, lower than 143,498 miles on 29 Dec 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,493 miles · 15 Dec 2022
Between the last two tests
6,398 miles
Average per year
9,487 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,891 miles
  • 2022 – 182,493 miles
  • 2021 – 178,712 miles
  • 2020 – 174,225 miles
  • 2019 – 169,825 miles
  • 2018 – 163,647 miles
  • 2016 – 143,204 miles
  • 2015 – 132,643 miles
  • 2014 – 114,144 miles
  • 2012 – 103,595 miles
  • 2011 – 90,921 miles
  • 2010 – 64,800 miles
  • 2009 – 51,199 miles
  • 2008 – 37,562 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,891 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryChip in windscreenRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,891 miles (+6,398)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    188,891 miles
    Test number
    245176489615
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

  2. Pass182,493 miles (+3,781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    182,493 miles
    Test number
    412225743420
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing on inner tread

  3. Pass178,712 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    178,712 miles
    Test number
    940386156846
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  4. Fail178,712 miles (+4,487)2 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,712 miles
    Test number
    606995572254
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen

  5. Pass174,225 miles (+4,400)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    174,225 miles
    Test number
    337539988119
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips in windscreen

  6. Pass169,825 miles (+6,178)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    169,825 miles
    Test number
    218685793779
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view b zone (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass163,647 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    163,647 miles
    Test number
    731788052182
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail163,647 miles (+9,428)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,647 miles
    Test number
    583613320726
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass154,219 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    154,219 miles
    Test number
    964253792203
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (2.7.3)

  10. Fail154,219 miles (+11,015)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,219 miles
    Test number
    329568859690
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (2.7.3)

  11. Pass143,204 miles (-294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,204 miles
    Test number
    222400677622
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (2.7.3)

  12. Fail143,498 miles (+10,801)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,498 miles
    Test number
    745438966426
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Nearside & Offside (2.7.3)

  13. Pass132,697 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    132,697 miles
    Test number
    527606624400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail132,643 miles (+9,085)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,643 miles
    Test number
    172005510049
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass123,558 miles (+162)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    123,558 miles
    Test number
    926277305074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. Fail123,396 miles (+9,252)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,396 miles
    Test number
    445305505056
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  17. Pass114,144 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,144 miles
    Test number
    549976704054
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  18. Fail114,144 miles (+10,549)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,144 miles
    Test number
    795966204022
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  19. Pass103,595 miles (+12,674)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,595 miles
    Test number
    306224362329
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass90,921 miles (+12,108)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,921 miles
    Test number
    895855451309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass78,813 miles (+14,013)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,813 miles
    Test number
    827525001019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,800 miles (+13,601)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,800 miles
    Test number
    250557100016
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass51,199 miles (+13,637)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    51,199 miles
    Test number
    841608309067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass37,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    37,562 miles
    Test number
    644867608083
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS54 YMV

Does LS54 YMV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS54 YMV expired on 7 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS54 YMV?
The MOT on LS54 YMV expired on 7 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS54 YMV done?
LS54 YMV was recorded at 188,891 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2023, an average of 9,487 miles a year.
Has LS54 YMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS54 YMV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS54 YMV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS54 YMV find?
LS54 YMV passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin very low; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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