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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LX54 ECEMOT history

LX54 ECE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 181,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

LX54 ECE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2022
Mileage
181,715 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
10,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 ECE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 ECE was last recorded at 181,715 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 29,263 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,452 miles · 23 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
29,263 miles
Average per year
10,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 181,715 miles
  • 2020 – 152,452 miles
  • 2019 – 135,490 miles
  • 2018 – 130,746 miles
  • 2017 – 120,852 miles
  • 2016 – 110,939 miles
  • 2015 – 102,091 miles
  • 2014 – 93,566 miles
  • 2013 – 85,007 miles
  • 2012 – 76,245 miles
  • 2011 – 66,108 miles
  • 2010 – 57,661 miles
  • 2009 – 51,814 miles
  • 2008 – 47,275 miles
  • 2007 – 36,001 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Engine covers and under trays fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 17 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,715 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,715 miles
    Test number
    852092018382
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail181,715 miles (+29,263)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,715 miles
    Test number
    721354342885
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass152,452 miles (+16,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    152,452 miles
    Test number
    225269614193
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass135,490 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    135,490 miles
    Test number
    548055313530
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail135,490 miles (+4,744)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,490 miles
    Test number
    457142742192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,746 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    664504156351
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.

  7. Fail130,746 miles (+9,894)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,746 miles
    Test number
    104211688065
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass120,852 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    120,852 miles
    Test number
    142542635437
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail120,700 miles (+9,761)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,700 miles
    Test number
    518907634128
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both side (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass110,939 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    110,939 miles
    Test number
    548062820483

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail110,938 miles (+8,847)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,938 miles
    Test number
    311009402338
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low Inner assembley insecure (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low Inner assembly insecure (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam Incomplete (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass102,091 miles (+8,525)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,091 miles
    Test number
    571142616184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,566 miles (+8,559)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    93,566 miles
    Test number
    987179224351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,007 miles (+8,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    407499413362
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,245 miles (+10,137)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,245 miles
    Test number
    157379322300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,108 miles (+8,447)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,108 miles
    Test number
    438346711379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,661 miles (+5,847)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    57,661 miles
    Test number
    412824920448
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass51,814 miles (+4,539)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,814 miles
    Test number
    843287729369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,275 miles (+11,274)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    47,275 miles
    Test number
    324819628377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,001 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,001 miles
    Test number
    543061527382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX54 ECE

Does LX54 ECE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX54 ECE expired on 26 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX54 ECE?
The MOT on LX54 ECE expired on 26 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX54 ECE done?
LX54 ECE was recorded at 181,715 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 10,391 miles a year.
Has LX54 ECE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 ECE has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LX54 ECE 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 LX54 ECE find?
LX54 ECE passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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