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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LU54 LMSMOT history

LU54 LMS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2011. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 142,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

LU54 LMS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jun 2027
Mileage
142,121 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU54 LMS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
1 Mar 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU54 LMS was last recorded at 142,121 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 4,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,943 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
4,178 miles
Average per year
7,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,121 miles
  • 2025 – 137,943 miles
  • 2024 – 131,507 miles
  • 2023 – 125,358 miles
  • 2022 – 122,126 miles
  • 2021 – 110,133 miles
  • 2019 – 95,393 miles
  • 2018 – 88,698 miles
  • 2017 – 82,169 miles
  • 2016 – 70,389 miles
  • 2015 – 61,389 miles
  • 2014 – 51,278 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryBOTH front and rear bumpers damaged but secure
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides uneven tread wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

18 tests since 3 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,121 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    142,121 miles
    Test number
    507295013684
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBOTH front and rear bumpers damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides uneven tread wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail142,121 miles (+4,178)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,121 miles
    Test number
    256510613144
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBOTH front and rear bumpers damaged but secure
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH sides uneven tread wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass137,943 miles (+6,436)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    137,943 miles
    Test number
    578032264050
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body not fully secure Bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

  4. Pass131,507 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    131,507 miles
    Test number
    902622658143
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail131,504 miles (+6,146)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,504 miles
    Test number
    722671262009
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,358 miles (+3,232)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    125,358 miles
    Test number
    522084459337
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspention arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass122,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,126 miles
    Test number
    712698188376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail122,124 miles (+11,991)2 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,124 miles
    Test number
    453420444668
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass110,133 miles (+14,740)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    110,133 miles
    Test number
    668217639530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass95,393 miles (+6,695)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    511973731847
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass88,698 miles (+6,529)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    88,698 miles
    Test number
    295645361245
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass82,169 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    115155967800
    • AdvisoryEmissions test passed as readings too low to register.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail82,169 miles (+11,780)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,169 miles
    Test number
    850485482514
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEmissions test passed as readings too low to register.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass70,389 miles (+9,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,389 miles
    Test number
    687601141424
    • AdvisoryChild seat nearside rear.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre on limit.

  15. Pass61,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,389 miles
    Test number
    809611485066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,389 miles (+10,111)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,389 miles
    Test number
    136065675045
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  17. Pass51,278 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    539003304030
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail51,278 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,278 miles
    Test number
    675903704023
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LU54 LMS

Does LU54 LMS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU54 LMS is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU54 LMS?
The MOT on LU54 LMS is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU54 LMS done?
LU54 LMS was recorded at 142,121 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 7,321 miles a year.
Has LU54 LMS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU54 LMS has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LU54 LMS 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 LU54 LMS find?
LU54 LMS passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear; both front and rear bumpers damaged but secure, and 5 more.

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