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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LL04 RCUMOT history

LL04 RCU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 108,081 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Oct 2024.

LL04 RCU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2025
Mileage
108,081 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 RCU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 RCU was last recorded at 108,081 miles on 15 Oct 2024, 6,632 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,449 miles · 23 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,632 miles
Average per year
3,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 108,081 miles
  • 2023 – 101,449 miles
  • 2022 – 98,244 miles
  • 2021 – 91,087 miles
  • 2020 – 85,145 miles
  • 2019 – 83,286 miles
  • 2018 – 80,544 miles
  • 2017 – 79,839 miles
  • 2016 – 79,478 miles
  • 2015 – 77,776 miles
  • 2014 – 74,150 miles
  • 2013 – 68,348 miles
  • 2012 – 65,830 miles
  • 2011 – 62,028 miles
  • 2010 – 59,449 miles
  • 2009 – 53,986 miles
  • 2008 – 48,236 miles
  • 2007 – 43,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,081 miles
  • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,081 miles (+6,632)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,081 miles
    Test number
    377102970666
    • MinorOffside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass101,449 miles (+3,205)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    101,449 miles
    Test number
    183995788567
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass98,244 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    98,244 miles
    Test number
    687779654285
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail98,240 miles (+7,153)7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,240 miles
    Test number
    443624680908
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass91,087 miles (+5,942)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    91,087 miles
    Test number
    525335389928
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass85,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    749904486931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail85,145 miles (+1,859)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,145 miles
    Test number
    381394676522
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass83,286 miles (+85)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    83,286 miles
    Test number
    973879422139
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail83,201 miles (+2,657)2 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,201 miles
    Test number
    479449111413
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass80,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    499245453254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail80,544 miles (+705)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,544 miles
    Test number
    290865902805
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass79,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    79,839 miles
    Test number
    613114007922
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  13. Fail79,839 miles (+361)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,839 miles
    Test number
    579729401390
    • Repaired at testNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass79,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,478 miles
    Test number
    578224510482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  15. Fail79,478 miles (+1,702)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,478 miles
    Test number
    847556007659
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

  16. Pass77,776 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    158815605704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  17. Fail77,776 miles (+3,626)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    715730026056
    • FailureNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass74,150 miles (+5,802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    74,150 miles
    Test number
    758503284277
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass68,348 miles (+2,518)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    68,348 miles
    Test number
    739517793195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,830 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    368383312441
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDJE.

  21. Fail65,830 miles (+3,802)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    569883112285
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON THE INNER EDJE.

  22. Pass62,028 miles (+2,579)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    62,028 miles
    Test number
    866286611246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,449 miles (+5,463)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    59,449 miles
    Test number
    703812630237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,986 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    611685629253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,986 miles (+5,750)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,986 miles
    Test number
    491345829267
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  26. Pass48,236 miles (+4,978)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    48,236 miles
    Test number
    160298418207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,258 miles
    Test number
    242515037243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 RCU

Does LL04 RCU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 RCU expired on 22 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 RCU?
The MOT on LL04 RCU expired on 22 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 RCU done?
LL04 RCU was recorded at 108,081 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2024, an average of 3,780 miles a year.
Has LL04 RCU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 RCU has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LL04 RCU 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 RCU find?
LL04 RCU passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2024 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged sidewall, and 4 more.

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