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LS54MBF
2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2000cc
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- Registration LS54MBF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 32 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
32
Total Tests
19
Passes
13
Failures
59.38%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
16 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 264,621 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- front wheel arch corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 238,756 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- eml light showing
- brake pad warning
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 238,575 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- eml light showing
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- brake pad warning
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 202,637 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park break, off side has poor performance (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 184,452 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
9 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 184,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting body sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
3 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 161,258 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- inner and outer sills rusty
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
1 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 161,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- inner and outer sills rusty
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
10 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,453 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front wheel arches rusty
5 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 156,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front wheel arches rusty
3 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 151,699 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2021 7 Jun 202613 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 147,122 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front arch rusty
13 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 147,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front arch rusty
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 140,486 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 140,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 135,103 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- slight grease on off side front c.v boot
7 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,096 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight grease on off side front c.v boot
4 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 135,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
31 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,223 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- poor pattern both front headlights
31 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,223 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- poor pattern both front headlights
29 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 129,202 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,516 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
11 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,033 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2015 7 Jun 202628 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 116,796 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
1 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,417 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2014 7 Jun 20262 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 104,083 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2013 7 Jun 202625 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,644 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2012 7 Jun 20262 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,591 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2011 7 Jun 20266 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,043 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2010 7 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 52,357 MI
Expiry date: 14 Nov 2009 7 Jun 202631 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 52,357 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
15 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,358 MI
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LS54MBF was registered on 2004-11-10
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