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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LX54 WWYMOT history

LX54 WWY is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 150,188 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

LX54 WWY black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
150,188 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX54 WWY
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
14 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX54 WWY was last recorded at 150,188 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 5,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,990 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,198 miles
Average per year
6,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,188 miles
  • 2025 – 144,990 miles
  • 2023 – 137,453 miles
  • 2022 – 132,008 miles
  • 2021 – 127,960 miles
  • 2020 – 120,470 miles
  • 2019 – 115,459 miles
  • 2018 – 109,841 miles
  • 2017 – 104,593 miles
  • 2016 – 94,638 miles
  • 2015 – 88,299 miles
  • 2014 – 83,942 miles
  • 2013 – 76,784 miles
  • 2012 – 73,212 miles
  • 2011 – 65,390 miles
  • 2009 – 57,760 miles
  • 2008 – 47,089 miles
  • 2007 – 37,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,188 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,188 miles (+5,198)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    150,188 miles
    Test number
    720118985973
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass144,990 miles (+7,537)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    144,990 miles
    Test number
    691451277424
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass137,453 miles (+5,407)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,453 miles
    Test number
    639097074142
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass132,046 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    132,046 miles
    Test number
    374399021619
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  5. Fail132,046 miles (+38)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,046 miles
    Test number
    660941180412
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  6. Fail132,008 miles (+4,048)1 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,008 miles
    Test number
    664818181544
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  7. Pass127,960 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    127,960 miles
    Test number
    408156444840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEml on dash
  8. Fail127,960 miles (+7,490)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,960 miles
    Test number
    710800554750
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamp lenses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryEml on dash
  9. Pass120,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    120,470 miles
    Test number
    194636103821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,470 miles (+5,011)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,470 miles
    Test number
    790674223903
    • 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 (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  11. Pass115,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    115,459 miles
    Test number
    990986936267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail115,459 miles (+5,618)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,459 miles
    Test number
    660943023263
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))
  13. Pass109,841 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    109,841 miles
    Test number
    590541906977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass104,593 miles (+9,955)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    104,593 miles
    Test number
    520302326849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass94,638 miles (+6,339)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    94,638 miles
    Test number
    509467859357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass88,299 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    88,299 miles
    Test number
    943317347414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass83,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    369735324303
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Fail83,942 miles (+7,158)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,942 miles
    Test number
    618225524359
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass76,784 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    76,784 miles
    Test number
    616758833344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail73,212 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,212 miles
    Test number
    559713832386
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  21. Pass73,212 miles (+7,822)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,212 miles
    Test number
    676773832355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  22. Pass65,390 miles (+7,630)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,390 miles
    Test number
    876609251101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,760 miles (+10,671)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    57,760 miles
    Test number
    752926589274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,089 miles (+10,089)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,089 miles
    Test number
    632928088222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,000 miles (+481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    37,000 miles
    Test number
    902548077228
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  26. Fail36,519 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,519 miles
    Test number
    694590267253
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LX54 WWY

Does LX54 WWY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX54 WWY is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX54 WWY?
The MOT on LX54 WWY is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX54 WWY done?
LX54 WWY was recorded at 150,188 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 6,210 miles a year.
Has LX54 WWY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX54 WWY has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LX54 WWY 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 WWY find?
LX54 WWY passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both; coil spring corroded both rear; coolant leak, and 4 more.

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