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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LL04 BHYMOT history

LL04 BHY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 108,185 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2025.

LL04 BHY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2026
Mileage
108,185 mi
At MOT on 14 Mar 2025
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 BHY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 BHY was last recorded at 108,185 miles on 14 Mar 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,183 miles · 13 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 108,185 miles
  • 2023 – 105,442 miles
  • 2022 – 102,989 miles
  • 2020 – 98,676 miles
  • 2019 – 96,827 miles
  • 2018 – 94,818 miles
  • 2017 – 92,516 miles
  • 2016 – 90,791 miles
  • 2015 – 88,563 miles
  • 2014 – 85,898 miles
  • 2013 – 81,846 miles
  • 2012 – 79,119 miles
  • 2011 – 74,888 miles
  • 2010 – 71,865 miles
  • 2009 – 62,914 miles
  • 2008 – 49,376 miles
  • 2007 – 34,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,185 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defectiveRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront lower undertray insecure, been tied up with cable tiesRecorded 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,185 miles (+2)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    108,185 miles
    Test number
    774543488600
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront lower undertray insecure, been tied up with cable ties

  2. Fail108,183 miles (+2,741)5 major2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,183 miles
    Test number
    162193096687
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x2 outer sidewall and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively signs of been binding on (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront lower undertray insecure, been tied up with cable ties

  3. Pass105,442 miles (+2,453)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    105,442 miles
    Test number
    429152805468
    • MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass102,989 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    282619022048
    • MinorFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective not working (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear light lens has slight cracked

  5. Fail102,989 miles (+4,313)2 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,989 miles
    Test number
    200096737365
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective not working (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear light lens has slight cracked

  6. Pass98,676 miles (+1,849)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    400448659608
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass96,827 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    96,827 miles
    Test number
    726499548363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail96,826 miles (+2,008)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,826 miles
    Test number
    612911475086
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,818 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,818 miles
    Test number
    262150879543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,712 miles (+2,196)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,712 miles
    Test number
    718658137837
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,516 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    92,516 miles
    Test number
    226691920504
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEml

  12. Fail92,515 miles (+1,724)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,515 miles
    Test number
    401031588644
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and no pattern (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and no pattern (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEml

  13. Pass90,791 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    90,791 miles
    Test number
    460335955286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass88,563 miles (+2,665)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    88,563 miles
    Test number
    819704789434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,898 miles (+4,052)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    85,898 miles
    Test number
    775931524249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,846 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,846 miles
    Test number
    487941413287
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass81,846 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,846 miles
    Test number
    747621513228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass79,119 miles (+4,231)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,119 miles
    Test number
    505284522296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,888 miles (+3,023)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    74,888 miles
    Test number
    715278111234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,865 miles (+8,951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    71,865 miles
    Test number
    731705800258
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail62,914 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    481906069122
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on edges

  22. Pass62,914 miles (+13,538)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    62,914 miles
    Test number
    610966069122
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on edges

  23. Pass49,376 miles (+14,685)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    49,376 miles
    Test number
    373655178155
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass34,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,691 miles
    Test number
    624267577198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 BHY

Does LL04 BHY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 BHY expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 BHY?
The MOT on LL04 BHY expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 BHY done?
LL04 BHY was recorded at 108,185 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2025, an average of 4,148 miles a year.
Has LL04 BHY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 BHY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 BHY 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 BHY find?
LL04 BHY passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked, and 8 more.

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