Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc
LE04 HGLMOT history
LE04 HGL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 72,669 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 72,669 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE04 HGL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 20 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE04 HGL was last recorded at 72,669 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 4,605 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 68,064 miles · 14 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,605 miles
- Average per year
- 3,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 72,669 miles
- 2024 – 68,064 miles
- 2023 – 65,078 miles
- 2022 – 64,661 miles
- 2021 – 57,001 miles
- 2019 – 49,239 miles
- 2018 – 41,711 miles
- 2017 – 32,283 miles
- 2016 – 26,687 miles
- 2015 – 24,655 miles
- 2014 – 21,328 miles
- 2013 – 18,265 miles
- 2012 – 15,617 miles
- 2011 – 13,639 miles
- 2010 – 10,743 miles
- 2009 – 8,227 miles
- 2008 – 5,850 miles
- 2007 – 3,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass72,669 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Stop lamp(s) not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024
N/S/R lamp unit lens damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass72,669 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 72,669 miles
- Test number
- 514395862322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail72,669 miles (+4,605)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,669 miles
- Test number
- 420684589815
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass68,064 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 68,064 miles
- Test number
- 309638915318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,064 miles (+7)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,064 miles
- Test number
- 223240516421
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail68,057 miles (+2,979)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,057 miles
- Test number
- 768612594866
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory195/65/15h
Pass65,078 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 65,078 miles
- Test number
- 871114729259
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail65,075 miles (+414)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,075 miles
- Test number
- 208070185362
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device missing (3.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass64,661 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 64,661 miles
- Test number
- 213129591915
- AdvisoryN/S/R lamp unit lens damaged
Fail64,656 miles (+7,655)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,656 miles
- Test number
- 717662033832
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/S/R lamp unit lens damaged
Pass57,001 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 57,001 miles
- Test number
- 169953553905
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper little loose
- AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp slight loose
- AdvisoryN/s/r lamp crack
Fail57,001 miles (+7,762)1 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,001 miles
- Test number
- 169172553470
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront bumper little loose
- AdvisoryN/s/f headlamp slight loose
- AdvisoryN/s/r lamp crack
Pass49,239 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 49,239 miles
- Test number
- 505094094831
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear light has a crack but not emitting white light
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail49,234 miles (+7,523)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,234 miles
- Test number
- 390140871326
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear light has a crack but not emitting white light
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass41,711 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 41,711 miles
- Test number
- 698466562257
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail41,710 miles (+9,427)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,710 miles
- Test number
- 399344833844
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass32,283 miles (+45)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 32,283 miles
- Test number
- 881803738505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,238 miles (+5,551)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,238 miles
- Test number
- 198472520422
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass26,687 miles (+2,032)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 26,687 miles
- Test number
- 585520674129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,655 miles (+3,327)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 24,655 miles
- Test number
- 295093305280
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,328 miles (+3,063)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 21,328 miles
- Test number
- 825043104236
- NoteOffside front tyre inner tread worn (nearing limit).
Pass18,265 miles (+2,648)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 18,265 miles
- Test number
- 289805103257
- NoteO/s front tyre low on inner edge
Pass15,617 miles (+1,978)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 15,617 miles
- Test number
- 637064492120
- NoteOffside front tyre getting low (inner edge worn).
Pass13,639 miles (+2,896)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 13,639 miles
- Test number
- 876814501219
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass10,743 miles (+2,516)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 10,743 miles
- Test number
- 582694100292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,227 miles (+2,377)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 8,227 miles
- Test number
- 363151909421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass5,850 miles (+2,386)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 5,850 miles
- Test number
- 710181408291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 3,464 miles
- Test number
- 690410107282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE04 HGL
- Does LE04 HGL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE04 HGL expired on 13 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE04 HGL?
- The MOT on LE04 HGL expired on 13 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE04 HGL done?
- LE04 HGL was recorded at 72,669 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 3,904 miles a year.
- Has LE04 HGL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE04 HGL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE04 HGL 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 HGL find?
- LE04 HGL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.
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