
Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc
LE04 PHVMOT history
LE04 PHV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 169,777 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Jul 2026
- Mileage
- 169,777 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,635 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE04 PHV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 2 Aug 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Jul 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Jul 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE04 PHV was last recorded at 169,777 miles on 15 Jul 2025, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,631 miles · 7 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 146 miles
- Average per year
- 7,635 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 169,777 miles
- 2024 – 164,903 miles
- 2023 – 160,274 miles
- 2022 – 155,576 miles
- 2021 – 150,623 miles
- 2020 – 146,005 miles
- 2019 – 140,221 miles
- 2018 – 134,451 miles
- 2017 – 127,679 miles
- 2016 – 119,230 miles
- 2015 – 110,522 miles
- 2014 – 100,727 miles
- 2013 – 90,037 miles
- 2012 – 77,451 miles
- 2011 – 65,524 miles
- 2010 – 53,145 miles
- 2009 – 47,552 miles
- 2008 – 40,588 miles
- 2007 – 32,710 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
31 tests since 2 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,777 miles (+146)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 169,777 miles
- Test number
- 855039409513
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail169,631 miles (+4,728)1 dangerous7 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,631 miles
- Test number
- 995432976406
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged Causing tyre to be out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Whole sill rotten (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDrivers seat bolster excessively worn
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in shoulder
- AdvisoryRear wiper arm broken
Pass164,903 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 164,903 miles
- Test number
- 166534295627
- AdvisoryRear axle and suspension corroding
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail164,898 miles (+4,624)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,898 miles
- Test number
- 485707922053
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear axle and suspension corroding
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass160,274 miles (+268)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 160,274 miles
- Test number
- 508198592074
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill rusted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively will need time to bed in (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder shields fitted
Fail160,006 miles (+4,430)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,006 miles
- Test number
- 893769438399
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
- 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 Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass155,576 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 155,576 miles
- Test number
- 733041337542
- AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres starting to crack and perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail155,575 miles (+4,952)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,575 miles
- Test number
- 386681216474
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear tyres starting to crack and perish in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass150,623 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 150,623 miles
- Test number
- 585335706875
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing in tread
Fail150,622 miles (+4,617)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,622 miles
- Test number
- 879605771354
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing in tread
Pass146,005 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 146,005 miles
- Test number
- 511987715224
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components
Fail146,005 miles (+5,784)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,005 miles
- Test number
- 995522168393
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect some vehicle components
Pass140,221 miles (+128)3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,221 miles
- Test number
- 344409006321
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Fail140,093 miles (+5,642)1 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,093 miles
- Test number
- 345826009630
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,451 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 134,451 miles
- Test number
- 246600238452
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront no plate damaged
Fail134,449 miles (+6,770)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,449 miles
- Test number
- 774898128246
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront no plate damaged
Pass127,679 miles (+8,449)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 127,679 miles
- Test number
- 109453841335
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear subframe slightly corroded
Pass119,230 miles (+30)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 119,230 miles
- Test number
- 839861979831
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Fail119,200 miles (+8,678)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,200 miles
- Test number
- 148985008140
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
Pass110,522 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 110,522 miles
- Test number
- 938728145188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail110,522 miles (+9,795)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,522 miles
- Test number
- 758408145183
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail100,727 miles1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,727 miles
- Test number
- 238379444433
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass100,727 miles (+10,690)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 100,727 miles
- Test number
- 286109444499
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass90,037 miles (+12,586)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 90,037 miles
- Test number
- 508442363159
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass77,451 miles (+11,927)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 77,451 miles
- Test number
- 806032152162
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass65,524 miles (+12,379)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 65,524 miles
- Test number
- 765647741102
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine undertray fitted
- NoteFront to rear brake pipes covered by plastic flooring
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteOffside rear tyre has perishing to sidewall
Pass53,145 miles (+5,593)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 53,145 miles
- Test number
- 154606250171
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass47,552 miles (+6,964)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 47,552 miles
- Test number
- 284352209236
- 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)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass40,588 miles (+7,878)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 40,588 miles
- Test number
- 814097018202
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass32,710 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 32,710 miles
- Test number
- 351864217407
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail32,710 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,710 miles
- Test number
- 974574717298
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Questions about LE04 PHV
- Does LE04 PHV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LE04 PHV expired on 14 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LE04 PHV?
- The MOT on LE04 PHV expired on 14 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LE04 PHV done?
- LE04 PHV was recorded at 169,777 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2025, an average of 7,635 miles a year.
- Has LE04 PHV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE04 PHV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE04 PHV 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 PHV find?
- LE04 PHV passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: offside outer track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.
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