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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc

LE04 PWFMOT history

LE04 PWF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Aug 2004. Its MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2024.

LE04 PWF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Sept 2024
Mileage
180,315 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2024
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE04 PWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Aug 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE04 PWF was last recorded at 180,315 miles on 24 Sept 2024, 6,158 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,157 miles · 15 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
6,158 miles
Average per year
8,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,315 miles
  • 2023 – 174,157 miles
  • 2022 – 168,999 miles
  • 2021 – 163,435 miles
  • 2020 – 159,128 miles
  • 2019 – 152,662 miles
  • 2018 – 146,363 miles
  • 2017 – 139,252 miles
  • 2016 – 132,478 miles
  • 2015 – 124,105 miles
  • 2014 – 114,851 miles
  • 2013 – 105,318 miles
  • 2012 – 95,608 miles
  • 2011 – 85,247 miles
  • 2010 – 73,751 miles
  • 2009 – 68,898 miles
  • 2008 – 53,209 miles
  • 2007 – 39,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail180,315 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT failures 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.

  • Plastic covers fitted

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2016–2020

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail180,315 miles (+6,158)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,315 miles
    Test number
    800638123704
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension components

  2. Pass174,157 miles (+5,158)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    174,157 miles
    Test number
    360193423722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass168,999 miles (+5,564)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    168,999 miles
    Test number
    986134446252
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear suspension components

  4. Pass163,435 miles (+4,307)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    163,435 miles
    Test number
    214607076946
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCover fitted.
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  5. Pass159,128 miles (+10)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    159,128 miles
    Test number
    358696807828
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  6. Fail159,118 miles (+6,456)1 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,118 miles
    Test number
    116900096035
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

  7. Pass152,662 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,662 miles
    Test number
    218937142740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  8. Fail152,653 miles (+6,290)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,653 miles
    Test number
    232048340620
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOsr tyre perrished
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  9. Pass146,363 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    146,363 miles
    Test number
    361784561319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryPerishing to osr tyre
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  10. Fail146,357 miles (+7,105)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,357 miles
    Test number
    941298287198
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryPerishing to osr tyre
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  11. Pass139,252 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    139,252 miles
    Test number
    273944359857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  12. Fail139,241 miles (+6,763)2 dangerous5 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,241 miles
    Test number
    381821793316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  13. Pass132,478 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,478 miles
    Test number
    527302895812
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  14. Fail132,478 miles (+8,373)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,478 miles
    Test number
    278893821446
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers fitted

  15. Pass124,105 miles (+9,254)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    124,105 miles
    Test number
    885240515114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake backplates corroded.

  16. Pass114,851 miles (+9,533)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    114,851 miles
    Test number
    796544314166
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass105,318 miles (+9,710)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,318 miles
    Test number
    278022213137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass95,608 miles (+10,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    95,608 miles
    Test number
    659364702194
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass85,247 miles (+11,496)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    85,247 miles
    Test number
    176146911132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,751 miles (+4,853)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    73,751 miles
    Test number
    200136910138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,898 miles (+15,689)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    68,898 miles
    Test number
    284943549297
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAll front brake pads are wearing thin
    • NoteAll rear brake pads are wearing thin
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are slightly worn
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre is worn on the edges

  22. Pass53,209 miles (+13,477)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    53,209 miles
    Test number
    260192148296
    • NoteFront tyres low

  23. Pass39,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,732 miles
    Test number
    342833867457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE04 PWF

Does LE04 PWF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE04 PWF expired on 19 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE04 PWF?
The MOT on LE04 PWF expired on 19 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE04 PWF done?
LE04 PWF was recorded at 180,315 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2024, an average of 8,263 miles a year.
Has LE04 PWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE04 PWF has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LE04 PWF 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 PWF find?
LE04 PWF failed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2024 with 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced, and 9 more.

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