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Volkswagen Golf

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL04 BDFMOT history

LL04 BDF is a white diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Mar 2021 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 155,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2021.

LL04 BDF white Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Mar 2021
Mileage
155,542 mi
At MOT on 29 Dec 2021
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Mar 2021
Latest MOT test
29 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL04 BDF was last recorded at 155,542 miles on 29 Dec 2021, 6,126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,416 miles · 4 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
6,126 miles
Average per year
7,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,542 miles
  • 2020 – 149,416 miles
  • 2019 – 145,850 miles
  • 2018 – 142,150 miles
  • 2017 – 138,335 miles
  • 2016 – 128,071 miles
  • 2015 – 121,560 miles
  • 2014 – 112,425 miles
  • 2013 – 101,434 miles
  • 2012 – 93,876 miles
  • 2011 – 84,070 miles
  • 2010 – 78,810 miles
  • 2009 – 73,499 miles
  • 2008 – 58,661 miles
  • 2007 – 45,272 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail155,542 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail155,542 miles (+6,126)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,542 miles
    Test number
    296959323697
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass149,416 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,416 miles
    Test number
    227743435191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail149,416 miles (+3,566)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,416 miles
    Test number
    775476528320
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass145,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    145,850 miles
    Test number
    123398251129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  5. Fail145,850 miles (+3,700)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,850 miles
    Test number
    121802773614
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass142,150 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    142,150 miles
    Test number
    571079328190
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail142,150 miles (+3,815)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,150 miles
    Test number
    688827690077
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass138,335 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    138,335 miles
    Test number
    857848263786
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts need help retracting
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on insides
    • AdvisoryLight switch panel slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

  9. Fail138,335 miles (+10,264)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,335 miles
    Test number
    103457921169
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine undertray insecure
    • AdvisoryFront seat belts need help retracting
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on insides
    • AdvisoryLight switch panel slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has inner sidewall damage

  10. Pass128,071 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    128,071 miles
    Test number
    785613894052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail128,071 miles (+6,511)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,071 miles
    Test number
    874817993062
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass121,560 miles (+67)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,560 miles
    Test number
    177967955064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,493 miles (+9,068)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,493 miles
    Test number
    385564055094
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnderbody has covers unable to fully check condition

  14. Pass112,425 miles (+10,991)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,425 miles
    Test number
    637062154004
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

  15. Pass101,434 miles (+111)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,434 miles
    Test number
    336795033025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRecomend a wheel alignment.

  16. Fail101,323 miles (+7,447)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,323 miles
    Test number
    398323023005
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRecomend a wheel alignment.

  17. Pass93,876 miles (+9,806)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    676953052078
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront brake pad worning wires broken
    • NoteFront wipers smearing
    • NoteUnder body very dirty

  18. Pass84,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    188180761040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail84,070 miles (+5,260)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,070 miles
    Test number
    325915751024
    • FailureFront Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

  20. Fail78,810 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,810 miles
    Test number
    421152720266
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass78,810 miles (+5,311)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    78,810 miles
    Test number
    423082720299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,499 miles (+14,838)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    73,499 miles
    Test number
    223905979130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,661 miles (+13,389)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,661 miles
    Test number
    882912268152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail45,272 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,272 miles
    Test number
    474335067168
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass45,272 miles (+1,824)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    45,272 miles
    Test number
    693215267142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,448 miles
    Test number
    734499457064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 BDF

Does LL04 BDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 BDF expired on 7 Mar 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BDF?
The MOT on LL04 BDF expired on 7 Mar 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 BDF done?
LL04 BDF was recorded at 155,542 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2021, an average of 7,557 miles a year.
Has LL04 BDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BDF has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LL04 BDF 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 LL04 BDF find?
LL04 BDF failed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2021 with 2 dangerous defects and 10 major defects: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault, and 9 more.

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