Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,000 cc
LK04 THOMOT history
LK04 THO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 167,261 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 May 2027
- Mileage
- 167,261 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,847 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK04 THO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 28 Dec 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK04 THO was last recorded at 167,261 miles on 13 May 2026, 6,416 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,845 miles · 20 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,416 miles
- Average per year
- 6,847 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,261 miles
- 2025 – 160,845 miles
- 2024 – 157,435 miles
- 2023 – 157,394 miles
- 2022 – 153,050 miles
- 2021 – 146,719 miles
- 2019 – 140,939 miles
- 2018 – 134,630 miles
- 2017 – 129,520 miles
- 2016 – 125,091 miles
- 2015 – 115,108 miles
- 2014 – 105,311 miles
- 2013 – 92,395 miles
- 2012 – 84,985 miles
- 2011 – 77,038 miles
- 2010 – 66,782 miles
- 2008 – 47,979 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,261 miles
- AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe
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.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 10 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,261 miles (+6,416)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2027
- Odometer
- 167,261 miles
- Test number
- 148597500717
- AdvisoryAll 4 coil springs corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear subframe
Pass160,845 miles (+3,410)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2026
- Odometer
- 160,845 miles
- Test number
- 246979133833
- 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))
Pass157,435 miles (+41)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 157,435 miles
- Test number
- 963351821134
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear. swollen in covering (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material swollen in covering (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail157,394 miles (+4,344)3 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,394 miles
- Test number
- 541202340137
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear,Pipe is swollen under the coating (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe is swollen under the coating (1.1.11 (c))
Pass153,050 miles (+2,930)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 153,050 miles
- Test number
- 324954177484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,120 miles (+5)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 150,120 miles
- Test number
- 655528125294
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail150,115 miles (+3,396)5 major3 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,115 miles
- Test number
- 480432481244
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass146,719 miles (+5,780)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 146,719 miles
- Test number
- 633076401884
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass140,939 miles (+6,309)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,939 miles
- Test number
- 802946203233
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass134,630 miles (+7)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 134,630 miles
- Test number
- 914658876798
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,623 miles (+5,103)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,623 miles
- Test number
- 889146350758
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass129,520 miles (+51)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 129,520 miles
- Test number
- 618824880948
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail129,469 miles (+4,378)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,469 miles
- Test number
- 261504154400
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass125,091 miles (+9,983)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 125,091 miles
- Test number
- 464165825386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,108 miles (+9,797)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 115,108 miles
- Test number
- 276791065140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,311 miles (+12,916)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 105,311 miles
- Test number
- 828370074133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,395 miles (+267)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 92,395 miles
- Test number
- 617202283180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,128 miles (+7,143)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,128 miles
- Test number
- 616548773106
- FailureFront Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureRear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass84,985 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 84,985 miles
- Test number
- 685538182103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,958 miles (+7,920)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,958 miles
- Test number
- 246874882186
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass77,038 miles (+10,256)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 77,038 miles
- Test number
- 629972041093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,782 miles (+18,803)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 66,782 miles
- Test number
- 531173530071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass47,979 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 47,979 miles
- Test number
- 433715048418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK04 THO
- Does LK04 THO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LK04 THO is valid until 19 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LK04 THO?
- The MOT on LK04 THO is valid until 19 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 THO done?
- LK04 THO was recorded at 167,261 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,847 miles a year.
- Has LK04 THO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK04 THO has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LK04 THO 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 THO find?
- LK04 THO passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 6 advisories: all 4 coil springs corroded; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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