
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc
LA04 ZRGMOT history
LA04 ZRG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 155,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Oct 2023
- Mileage
- 155,938 mi
- At MOT on 7 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,163 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA04 ZRG
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 16 Jul 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Oct 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA04 ZRG was last recorded at 155,938 miles on 7 Oct 2022, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 155,935 miles · 28 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 7,163 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 155,938 miles
- 2021 – 150,505 miles
- 2020 – 149,615 miles
- 2019 – 146,633 miles
- 2017 – 138,938 miles
- 2016 – 126,057 miles
- 2015 – 115,128 miles
- 2014 – 99,223 miles
- 2013 – 92,510 miles
- 2012 – 86,145 miles
- 2010 – 77,223 miles
- 2009 – 72,010 miles
- 2008 – 65,334 miles
- 2007 – 46,796 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral Rear rear bumper loseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Both front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Rear drop link bushes deteriorating
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,938 miles (+3)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 155,938 miles
- Test number
- 413053878108
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear rear bumper lose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail155,935 miles (+5,430)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,935 miles
- Test number
- 304414782397
- MajorCentral Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive STRONG ADVISE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear rear bumper lose
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass150,505 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 150,505 miles
- Test number
- 645176559064
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail150,500 miles (+885)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,500 miles
- Test number
- 280693855628
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass149,615 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 149,615 miles
- Test number
- 890076243702
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door hasn corrosion on bottom of door
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail149,615 miles (+2,982)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,615 miles
- Test number
- 748831461488
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear door hasn corrosion on bottom of door
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass146,633 miles (+2)1 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 146,633 miles
- Test number
- 992655675365
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryDamage all around vehicle
- AdvisoryRear bumper damaged and taped up
Fail146,631 miles (+7,693)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,631 miles
- Test number
- 657276221097
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit (1.0) vehicle made (2.16 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryDamage all around vehicle
Pass138,938 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 138,938 miles
- Test number
- 373620635935
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryUndertray damaged
Fail138,936 miles (+12,879)1 dangerous1 failure10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,936 miles
- Test number
- 282330854737
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated strong advise (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside number plate lamp deteriorated
- AdvisoryUndertray damaged
Pass126,057 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 126,057 miles
- Test number
- 290832060958
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryBoth wipers leave slight smear
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront drop links deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear drop link bushes deteriorating
Fail126,057 miles (+10,929)5 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,057 miles
- Test number
- 252615809725
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 91V (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryBoth wipers leave slight smear
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront drop links deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear drop link bushes deteriorating
Pass115,128 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 115,128 miles
- Test number
- 202016736744
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside front lower arm front bush has play (strong advise
- AdvisoryNearside front upper ball joint gaitor deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside front drop link upper ball joint gaitor deteriorating (strong advise
- AdvisoryOffside outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear drop link bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating deteriorating
Fail115,128 miles (+8,114)3 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,128 miles
- Test number
- 352608146557
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBoth front suspension lower arm rear bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside front lower arm front bush has play (strong advise
- AdvisoryNearside front upper ball joint gaitor deteriorating
- AdvisoryNearside inner driveshaft gaitor deteriorating
- AdvisoryOffside front drop link upper ball joint gaitor deteriorating (strong advise
- AdvisoryOffside outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear drop link bushes deteriorating
- AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating deteriorating
Pass107,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 107,014 miles
- Test number
- 408293325060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,014 miles (+7,791)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,014 miles
- Test number
- 407485515018
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteO/s/r tyre worn inner edge
Pass99,223 miles (+6,713)11 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 99,223 miles
- Test number
- 177401814421
- NoteBoth front suspension consul bushes are becomming badly perrished.
- NoteBoth headlamp lenses are becomming glazed.
- NoteChild seat fitted to the O/S/R.
- NoteRecommend the operation of the altenator "free wheel" pulley is checked at the next service.
- NoteSat nav mount removed from the windscreen prior to test.
- NoteThe N/S outer Cv gator is weeping grease.
- NoteThe O/S/F tyre has 3mm of tread depth. The O/S/R is badly worn on the inner edge.
- NoteThe centre rear engine mount is starting to split.
- NoteThe oil level was found to be below the max mark.
- NoteThe secondary bonnet catch is partly seized.
- NoteWear noted on the front brake discs. The front pads are aprox 50% worn.
Pass92,510 miles (+6,365)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 92,510 miles
- Test number
- 708671913097
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust rusty
- NoteFront undertray noted damaged
- NoteR/o/s tyre worn at inner edge
- NoteRear pads low n/s & discs worn
Pass86,145 miles (+8,922)7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 86,145 miles
- Test number
- 756920012017
- NoteBoth of the front lower suspension arm bushes are perrished. (Consul bush)
- NoteBoth of the rear tyres have aprox 3mm of tread depth.
- NoteChild seat fitted to the N/S/R.
- NoteESP turned off during RBT.
- NoteThe O/S outer CV gator is weeping grease.
- NoteThe O/S/F road wheel rim is slightly bent on the inner side.
- NoteWear noted on the front brake discs.
Pass77,223 miles (+5,213)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 77,223 miles
- Test number
- 871720460290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,010 miles (+6,676)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 72,010 miles
- Test number
- 472740649254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,334 miles (+18,538)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 65,334 miles
- Test number
- 282446928236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,796 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 46,796 miles
- Test number
- 941154897167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA04 ZRG
- Does LA04 ZRG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA04 ZRG expired on 6 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA04 ZRG?
- The MOT on LA04 ZRG expired on 6 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA04 ZRG done?
- LA04 ZRG was recorded at 155,938 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2022, an average of 7,163 miles a year.
- Has LA04 ZRG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA04 ZRG has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on LA04 ZRG 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 LA04 ZRG find?
- LA04 ZRG passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front oil leak, but not excessive strong advise; central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.
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