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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LL04 DCXMOT history

LL04 DCX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

LL04 DCX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,897 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,230 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 DCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
18 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 DCX was last recorded at 170,897 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 1,104 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,793 miles · 26 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,104 miles
Average per year
4,230 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,897 miles
  • 2025 – 169,793 miles
  • 2024 – 167,125 miles
  • 2023 – 164,468 miles
  • 2022 – 162,355 miles
  • 2021 – 159,593 miles
  • 2020 – 157,120 miles
  • 2019 – 153,939 miles
  • 2018 – 148,088 miles
  • 2017 – 143,082 miles
  • 2016 – 138,981 miles
  • 2015 – 133,556 miles
  • 2014 – 127,070 miles
  • 2013 – 119,856 miles
  • 2012 – 114,719 miles
  • 2011 – 110,031 miles
  • 2010 – 104,880 miles
  • 2009 – 99,515 miles
  • 2008 – 94,874 miles
  • 2007 – 90,265 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,897 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,897 miles (+1,104)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,897 miles
    Test number
    221263637370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass169,793 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,793 miles
    Test number
    591608371013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass167,125 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    167,125 miles
    Test number
    236666137905
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail167,100 miles (+2,632)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,100 miles
    Test number
    238796371657
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass164,468 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    164,468 miles
    Test number
    644963583286
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail164,468 miles (+2,113)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,468 miles
    Test number
    612962058308
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass162,355 miles (+2,762)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    162,355 miles
    Test number
    307541243698
    • AdvisoryHandbrake Reserve Travel Just Met Requires Adjustment Or Repair

  8. Pass159,593 miles (+2,473)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,593 miles
    Test number
    524546537919
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Pass157,120 miles (+3,181)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,120 miles
    Test number
    575943205976
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass153,939 miles (+5,851)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    153,939 miles
    Test number
    362918149560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass148,088 miles (+5,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,088 miles
    Test number
    704057070822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass143,082 miles (+4,101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,082 miles
    Test number
    987760092062
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower Arm Rear Bushes (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass138,981 miles (+5,425)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,981 miles
    Test number
    272733781116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass133,556 miles (+6,486)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,556 miles
    Test number
    196908566431
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Pass127,070 miles (+7,214)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,070 miles
    Test number
    895291364294
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass119,856 miles (+5,137)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,856 miles
    Test number
    427130643127
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Pass114,719 miles (+39)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    114,719 miles
    Test number
    657081362136
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front seat belt storck cover slightly damaged / cracked
    • NoteRear both sides shock absorber bump stop slightly perished

  18. Fail114,680 miles (+4,649)1 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,680 miles
    Test number
    627018552192
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front seat belt storck cover slightly damaged / cracked
    • NoteRear both sides shock absorber bump stop slightly perished

  19. Pass110,031 miles (+5,151)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,031 miles
    Test number
    398092261163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear both sides shock absorber bump stop slightly perished

  20. Pass104,880 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    741598460121
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteYour vehicle has only just met the required emissions efficiency. It would appear that the emission system requires adjustment or repair.)
    • NoteBoth windscreen wipers slightly smearing
    • NoteCoolant level on minimum showing on expantion tank level indicater
    • NoteNearside front inner wing liner insecure
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated

  21. Fail104,880 miles (+5,365)3 repaired1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,880 miles
    Test number
    904478460178
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteYour vehicle has only just met the required emissions efficiency. It would appear that the emission system requires adjustment or repair.)
    • NoteBoth windscreen wipers slightly smearing
    • NoteCoolant level on minimum showing on expantion tank level indicater
    • NoteNearside front inner wing liner insecure
    • NoteNearside rear shock absorber bump stop slightly deteriorated

  22. Fail99,515 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    140350949193
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass99,515 miles (+4,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    99,515 miles
    Test number
    202290849444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass94,874 miles (+4,609)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,874 miles
    Test number
    501002458122
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass90,265 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,265 miles
    Test number
    612268257171
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)

Questions about LL04 DCX

Does LL04 DCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 DCX is valid until 25 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 DCX?
The MOT on LL04 DCX is valid until 25 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 DCX done?
LL04 DCX was recorded at 170,897 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 4,230 miles a year.
Has LL04 DCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 DCX has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LL04 DCX 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 DCX find?
LL04 DCX passed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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