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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LE04 HFRMOT history

LE04 HFR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 137,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

LE04 HFR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
137,649 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,118 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 HFR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 HFR was last recorded at 137,649 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,049 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
600 miles
Average per year
5,118 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,649 miles
  • 2025 – 137,049 miles
  • 2024 – 136,036 miles
  • 2023 – 134,060 miles
  • 2022 – 131,146 miles
  • 2021 – 128,971 miles
  • 2020 – 128,128 miles
  • 2019 – 124,424 miles
  • 2018 – 120,829 miles
  • 2017 – 116,387 miles
  • 2016 – 112,782 miles
  • 2015 – 108,642 miles
  • 2014 – 102,779 miles
  • 2013 – 97,007 miles
  • 2012 – 90,382 miles
  • 2011 – 82,582 miles
  • 2010 – 71,089 miles
  • 2009 – 60,276 miles
  • 2008 – 54,442 miles
  • 2007 – 42,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,649 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass137,649 miles (+600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    137,649 miles
    Test number
    916303548940
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass137,049 miles (+1,013)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    137,049 miles
    Test number
    391942126164
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass136,036 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    136,036 miles
    Test number
    364037831766
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail136,036 miles (+1,976)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,036 miles
    Test number
    128508725053
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass134,060 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    134,060 miles
    Test number
    927410667309
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail134,060 miles (+2,914)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,060 miles
    Test number
    920271229037
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront 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))

  7. Pass131,146 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    131,146 miles
    Test number
    338842438492
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail131,146 miles (+2,175)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,146 miles
    Test number
    235990289630
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass128,971 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    128,971 miles
    Test number
    771830613037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail128,971 miles (+843)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,971 miles
    Test number
    233036794869
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass128,128 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    128,128 miles
    Test number
    632801484770
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail128,128 miles (+3,704)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,128 miles
    Test number
    946924490579
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass124,424 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,424 miles
    Test number
    977874102759
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Fail124,423 miles (+3,594)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,423 miles
    Test number
    972951708585
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass120,829 miles (+4,442)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,829 miles
    Test number
    379168592976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass116,387 miles (+3,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,387 miles
    Test number
    289578209189
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass112,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    451228487319
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail112,782 miles (+4,140)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,782 miles
    Test number
    450062232390
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass108,642 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    108,642 miles
    Test number
    805744545040
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail108,642 miles (+5,863)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,642 miles
    Test number
    608114745097
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass102,779 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    645791834005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail102,779 miles (+5,772)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,779 miles
    Test number
    148581134447
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass97,007 miles (+6,625)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    97,007 miles
    Test number
    456333443018
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Pass90,382 miles (+7,800)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,382 miles
    Test number
    748147822070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S front tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass82,582 miles (+11,493)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,582 miles
    Test number
    257678941003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass71,089 miles (+10,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,089 miles
    Test number
    180787620407
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass60,276 miles (+5,834)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,276 miles
    Test number
    174248059026
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass54,442 miles (+12,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    54,442 miles
    Test number
    560404408247
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass42,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,370 miles
    Test number
    183864107239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,370 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,370 miles
    Test number
    444801107296
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LE04 HFR

Does LE04 HFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 HFR is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 HFR?
The MOT on LE04 HFR is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 HFR done?
LE04 HFR was recorded at 137,649 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,118 miles a year.
Has LE04 HFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 HFR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 HFR 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 HFR find?
LE04 HFR passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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