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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LL04 REUMOT history

LL04 REU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 156,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2025.

LL04 REU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Oct 2026
Mileage
156,656 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 REU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 REU was last recorded at 156,656 miles on 13 Oct 2025, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,190 miles · 16 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
466 miles
Average per year
6,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,656 miles
  • 2024 – 156,190 miles
  • 2023 – 144,250 miles
  • 2022 – 130,173 miles
  • 2021 – 115,690 miles
  • 2020 – 112,953 miles
  • 2019 – 107,251 miles
  • 2018 – 104,075 miles
  • 2017 – 102,279 miles
  • 2016 – 100,188 miles
  • 2015 – 96,557 miles
  • 2014 – 87,041 miles
  • 2013 – 79,136 miles
  • 2012 – 78,562 miles
  • 2011 – 72,881 miles
  • 2010 – 65,647 miles
  • 2009 – 58,325 miles
  • 2008 – 50,481 miles
  • 2007 – 42,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,656 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive round sump area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside outer sill slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated round the clip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 6 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,656 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    156,656 miles
    Test number
    728001654180
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail156,646 miles (+456)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,646 miles
    Test number
    188650010605
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass156,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    156,190 miles
    Test number
    590231337887
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail156,188 miles (+11,938)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,188 miles
    Test number
    864734180157
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass144,250 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    144,250 miles
    Test number
    775930725564
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
  6. Fail144,225 miles (+14,052)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,225 miles
    Test number
    889578466070
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing thin on inner edges
  7. Pass130,173 miles (+14,483)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,173 miles
    Test number
    281586142669
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside rear (5.3.2 (b))
  8. Pass115,690 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    115,690 miles
    Test number
    962855417522
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated round the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive round sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  9. Fail115,677 miles (+2,724)2 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    455927943352
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated round the clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive round sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill slight damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  10. Pass112,953 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,953 miles
    Test number
    973786355687

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass107,251 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,251 miles
    Test number
    424123457943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass104,075 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    104,075 miles
    Test number
    178145489555

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail104,072 miles (+1,793)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,072 miles
    Test number
    968552735244
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass102,279 miles (+2,091)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    102,279 miles
    Test number
    657581811040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  15. Pass100,188 miles (+3,631)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,188 miles
    Test number
    999294497864

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass96,557 miles (+9,516)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    96,557 miles
    Test number
    148661005294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass87,041 miles (+7,905)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    87,041 miles
    Test number
    797815254107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
  18. Pass79,136 miles (+574)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,136 miles
    Test number
    417952253107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,562 miles (+5,681)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    78,562 miles
    Test number
    995866192276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,881 miles (+7,234)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    72,881 miles
    Test number
    487028211344
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteO/s/f tyre slight damage to side wall
  21. Pass65,647 miles (+7,322)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    423054710451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass58,325 miles (+7,844)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    58,325 miles
    Test number
    471397319383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass50,481 miles (+8,196)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    50,481 miles
    Test number
    433849218400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,285 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,285 miles
    Test number
    174561317366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail42,269 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,269 miles
    Test number
    300030617316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LL04 REU

Does LL04 REU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL04 REU expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL04 REU?
The MOT on LL04 REU expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL04 REU done?
LL04 REU was recorded at 156,656 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2025, an average of 6,378 miles a year.
Has LL04 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 REU has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL04 REU 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 REU find?
LL04 REU passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: headlamp lens slightly defective both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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