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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,595 cc

LK04 BCVMOT history

LK04 BCV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,668 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

LK04 BCV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
53,668 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 BCV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 BCV was last recorded at 53,668 miles on 19 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2015: 53,668 miles, lower than 53,669 miles on 10 Apr 2014.
  • 6 Apr 2016: 53,668 miles, lower than 53,669 miles on 1 Apr 2015.
  • 2 Apr 2020: 53,668 miles, lower than 53,669 miles on 16 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,668 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,668 miles
  • 2025 – 53,668 miles
  • 2024 – 53,668 miles
  • 2023 – 53,668 miles
  • 2022 – 53,668 miles
  • 2021 – 53,668 miles
  • 2020 – 53,668 miles
  • 2019 – 53,669 miles
  • 2018 – 53,668 miles
  • 2017 – 53,668 miles
  • 2016 – 53,668 miles
  • 2015 – 53,669 miles
  • 2014 – 53,669 miles
  • 2013 – 46,125 miles
  • 2012 – 41,653 miles
  • 2011 – 37,556 miles
  • 2010 – 31,266 miles
  • 2009 – 26,127 miles
  • 2008 – 20,470 miles
  • 2007 – 15,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,668 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,668 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    801267507303
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass53,668 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    583654447952
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass53,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    130723329363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass53,668 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    674735704599
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail53,668 miles4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    386094227456
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass53,668 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    662570343024
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail53,668 miles2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    656503225152
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass53,668 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    936448204752
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass53,668 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    841480714470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail53,668 miles (-1)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    457635792846
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  11. Pass53,669 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    53,669 miles
    Test number
    584525073353
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail53,668 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    426997218802
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass53,668 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    836569862304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass53,668 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    510500244599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Down to 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass53,668 miles (-1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    492493484610
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  16. Pass53,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,669 miles
    Test number
    806531995031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail53,668 miles (-1)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,668 miles
    Test number
    199071795019
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass53,669 miles (+7,544)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    53,669 miles
    Test number
    609270804174
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass46,125 miles (+4,472)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    46,125 miles
    Test number
    405540603131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,653 miles (+4,097)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    41,653 miles
    Test number
    256063102416
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,556 miles (+6,290)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    37,556 miles
    Test number
    366894901190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,266 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,266 miles
    Test number
    743323700126
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

  23. Pass31,266 miles (+5,139)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    31,266 miles
    Test number
    962303000188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,127 miles (+5,657)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    26,127 miles
    Test number
    491434709131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail20,470 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,470 miles
    Test number
    370606308151
    • Repaired at testTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass20,470 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,470 miles
    Test number
    410356708194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    15,105 miles
    Test number
    534488287003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK04 BCV

Does LK04 BCV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 BCV is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 BCV?
The MOT on LK04 BCV is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 BCV done?
LK04 BCV was recorded at 53,668 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 2,015 miles a year.
Has LK04 BCV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 BCV has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LK04 BCV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 1 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LK04 BCV find?
LK04 BCV passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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