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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LK04 HAMMOT history

LK04 HAM is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 May 2006. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,089 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

LK04 HAM red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
142,089 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,267 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK04 HAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
18 May 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK04 HAM was last recorded at 142,089 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,030 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
59 miles
Average per year
6,267 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,089 miles
  • 2025 – 137,072 miles
  • 2024 – 132,757 miles
  • 2023 – 125,680 miles
  • 2022 – 121,891 miles
  • 2021 – 118,494 miles
  • 2020 – 116,318 miles
  • 2019 – 113,910 miles
  • 2018 – 109,906 miles
  • 2017 – 102,960 miles
  • 2016 – 95,586 miles
  • 2015 – 86,674 miles
  • 2014 – 78,972 miles
  • 2013 – 70,996 miles
  • 2012 – 67,365 miles
  • 2010 – 47,226 miles
  • 2009 – 39,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,089 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake shows signs of heatRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front wish bone bush rubber at rear starting to split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,089 miles (+59)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    142,089 miles
    Test number
    252171779689
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake shows signs of heat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail142,030 miles (+4,958)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,030 miles
    Test number
    906609841692
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Canter box split around pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake shows signs of heat
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass137,072 miles (+4,315)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    137,072 miles
    Test number
    901047460906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Pass132,757 miles (+7,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    132,757 miles
    Test number
    756298103537
    • AdvisoryExhaust leak rear box
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,680 miles (+61)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    125,680 miles
    Test number
    718806723020
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced and offside front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail125,619 miles (+3,728)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,619 miles
    Test number
    507308534155
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass121,891 miles (+61)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    986063457273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail121,830 miles (+3,336)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,830 miles
    Test number
    257589921493
    • MajorNearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass118,494 miles (+2,176)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    118,494 miles
    Test number
    354432301461
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield broken and rattling

  10. Pass116,318 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    116,318 miles
    Test number
    699086746397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,259 miles (+2,349)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,259 miles
    Test number
    106509740044
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass113,910 miles (+4,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    113,910 miles
    Test number
    131493301690
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass109,906 miles (+6,946)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    109,906 miles
    Test number
    373389581087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass102,960 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    355223124005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wish bone bush rubber at rear starting to split

  15. Fail102,765 miles (+7,179)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,765 miles
    Test number
    668962517534
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wish bone bush rubber at rear starting to split

  16. Pass95,586 miles (+8,912)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,586 miles
    Test number
    507715486218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,674 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    86,674 miles
    Test number
    146314385197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,972 miles (+7,976)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    78,972 miles
    Test number
    779195684105
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass70,996 miles (+3,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,996 miles
    Test number
    716447283103
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

  20. Pass67,365 miles (+20,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    67,365 miles
    Test number
    505044982160
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass47,226 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,226 miles
    Test number
    431634230323
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyresw unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration (inner edges)

  22. Fail47,226 miles (+7,534)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,226 miles
    Test number
    510614030378
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyresw unable to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural deterioration (inner edges)

  23. Pass39,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    39,692 miles
    Test number
    334463259360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail39,692 miles (+5,008)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,692 miles
    Test number
    734832059388
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail34,684 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    112755829125
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass34,684 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,684 miles
    Test number
    342785129186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LK04 HAM

Does LK04 HAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 HAM is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LK04 HAM?
The MOT on LK04 HAM is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LK04 HAM done?
LK04 HAM was recorded at 142,089 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 6,267 miles a year.
Has LK04 HAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK04 HAM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LK04 HAM 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 LK04 HAM find?
LK04 HAM passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on inner edge; nearside rear brake shows signs of heat; nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 2 more.

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