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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LE04 DGUMOT history

LE04 DGU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 131,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

LE04 DGU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
131,495 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 DGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 DGU was last recorded at 131,495 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,150 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,345 miles · 7 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,150 miles
Average per year
6,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,495 miles
  • 2024 – 126,898 miles
  • 2023 – 122,206 miles
  • 2022 – 119,695 miles
  • 2020 – 114,809 miles
  • 2019 – 107,998 miles
  • 2018 – 101,246 miles
  • 2016 – 93,458 miles
  • 2015 – 87,503 miles
  • 2014 – 82,256 miles
  • 2013 – 76,549 miles
  • 2012 – 63,912 miles
  • 2011 – 50,570 miles
  • 2010 – 38,461 miles
  • 2009 – 28,576 miles
  • 2008 – 22,000 miles
  • 2007 – 17,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,495 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,495 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    131,495 miles
    Test number
    705165890412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass129,345 miles (+2,447)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    129,345 miles
    Test number
    476013734298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,898 miles (+4,692)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    126,898 miles
    Test number
    195958707733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass122,206 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    122,206 miles
    Test number
    357786141983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail122,198 miles (+2,503)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,198 miles
    Test number
    235989752169
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass119,695 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    119,695 miles
    Test number
    247608075045
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail119,695 miles (+4,886)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,695 miles
    Test number
    563044051633
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Headlamp lens seriously defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass114,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    114,809 miles
    Test number
    216189206191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail114,809 miles (+6,811)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,809 miles
    Test number
    707922918623
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass107,998 miles (+6,752)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,998 miles
    Test number
    800043501632
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass101,246 miles (+7,788)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    101,246 miles
    Test number
    281019618341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,458 miles (+5,955)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    93,458 miles
    Test number
    945641337462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,503 miles (+5,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,503 miles
    Test number
    582911324294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass82,256 miles (+5,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    82,256 miles
    Test number
    156395534203
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass76,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    277777723214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,549 miles (+12,637)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,549 miles
    Test number
    279257723273
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass63,912 miles (+13,342)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,912 miles
    Test number
    885726832249
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • Note195 65 HR 15

  18. Pass50,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    149765531296
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  19. Fail50,570 miles (+12,109)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,570 miles
    Test number
    749355031234
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Pass38,461 miles (+9,885)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    38,461 miles
    Test number
    344166330419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass28,576 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,576 miles
    Test number
    590706839289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail22,000 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,000 miles
    Test number
    333850648433
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,000 miles (+4,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    22,000 miles
    Test number
    770900548244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass17,432 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    17,432 miles
    Test number
    700603537225
    • NoteAll 4 tyre treads cracking - 195/65 R15 91T

Questions about LE04 DGU

Does LE04 DGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 DGU is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE04 DGU?
The MOT on LE04 DGU is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 DGU done?
LE04 DGU was recorded at 131,495 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 6,249 miles a year.
Has LE04 DGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 DGU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LE04 DGU 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 LE04 DGU find?
LE04 DGU passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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