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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LE04 HGJMOT history

LE04 HGJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,331 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

LE04 HGJ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,331 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 HGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE04 HGJ was last recorded at 81,331 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,325 miles · 5 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
3,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,331 miles
  • 2025 – 58,053 miles
  • 2024 – 55,021 miles
  • 2023 – 49,474 miles
  • 2021 – 42,716 miles
  • 2020 – 40,298 miles
  • 2019 – 37,027 miles
  • 2018 – 34,249 miles
  • 2017 – 31,729 miles
  • 2016 – 28,047 miles
  • 2015 – 22,246 miles
  • 2014 – 20,596 miles
  • 2013 – 18,347 miles
  • 2012 – 16,314 miles
  • 2011 – 14,642 miles
  • 2010 – 12,687 miles
  • 2009 – 10,482 miles
  • 2008 – 8,573 miles
  • 2007 – 6,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,331 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,331 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,331 miles
    Test number
    487691887929
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail81,325 miles (+23,272)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,325 miles
    Test number
    350365190736
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass58,053 miles (+3,032)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    58,053 miles
    Test number
    492523732131
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  4. Pass55,021 miles (+5,547)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    55,021 miles
    Test number
    407316726932
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside + Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass49,474 miles (+6,758)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    49,474 miles
    Test number
    173859079335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass42,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    670752349335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail42,716 miles (+2,418)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,716 miles
    Test number
    434331812298
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass40,298 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    40,298 miles
    Test number
    860302948664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass37,027 miles (+2,778)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    37,027 miles
    Test number
    356702262373
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  10. Pass34,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    34,249 miles
    Test number
    203755198701
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail34,249 miles (+2,520)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,249 miles
    Test number
    977868203237
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass31,729 miles (+3,682)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    31,729 miles
    Test number
    403085371544
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0 mm 195/65 x 15 91 h (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass28,047 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    28,047 miles
    Test number
    667914876017
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

  14. Fail28,047 miles (+5,801)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,047 miles
    Test number
    478249377733
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

  15. Pass22,246 miles (+1,650)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    22,246 miles
    Test number
    932489907478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass20,596 miles (+2,249)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    20,596 miles
    Test number
    395447394248
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has been driven flat

  17. Pass18,347 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    18,347 miles
    Test number
    638331193298
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall scuffed

  18. Fail18,347 miles (+2,033)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,347 miles
    Test number
    487980793267
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wall scuffed

  19. Pass16,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    16,314 miles
    Test number
    699506482249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail16,314 miles (+1,672)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    16,314 miles
    Test number
    475555082241
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass14,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    14,642 miles
    Test number
    606321801346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,642 miles (+1,955)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,642 miles
    Test number
    305841501344
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  23. Pass12,687 miles (+2,205)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    12,687 miles
    Test number
    702704360207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass10,482 miles (+1,909)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    10,482 miles
    Test number
    770114359261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass8,573 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    8,573 miles
    Test number
    161845148297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass6,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    6,739 miles
    Test number
    352295327493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 HGJ

Does LE04 HGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE04 HGJ is valid until 2 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE04 HGJ?
The MOT on LE04 HGJ is valid until 2 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE04 HGJ done?
LE04 HGJ was recorded at 81,331 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 3,949 miles a year.
Has LE04 HGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 HGJ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LE04 HGJ 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 HGJ find?
LE04 HGJ passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox.

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