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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LL04 XLTMOT history

LL04 XLT is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 102,321 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2026.

LL04 XLT blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Sept 2027
Mileage
102,321 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,839 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL04 XLT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
12 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL04 XLT was last recorded at 102,321 miles on 8 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,321 miles · 7 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,839 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 102,321 miles
  • 2025 – 99,827 miles
  • 2024 – 98,196 miles
  • 2023 – 96,494 miles
  • 2022 – 93,561 miles
  • 2021 – 91,335 miles
  • 2020 – 89,118 miles
  • 2019 – 86,885 miles
  • 2018 – 84,399 miles
  • 2017 – 79,633 miles
  • 2016 – 76,175 miles
  • 2015 – 72,129 miles
  • 2014 – 65,463 miles
  • 2013 – 58,730 miles
  • 2011 – 51,818 miles
  • 2010 – 44,213 miles
  • 2009 – 40,946 miles
  • 2008 – 35,251 miles
  • 2007 – 30,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass102,321 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greasedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes greased

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 18 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass102,321 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    275068442895
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail102,321 miles (+2,494)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    746591608994
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes greased
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass99,827 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    99,827 miles
    Test number
    915438989679
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail99,825 miles (+1,629)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,825 miles
    Test number
    422483926563
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All underbody brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass98,196 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    710745512439
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  6. Fail98,196 miles (+1,702)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,196 miles
    Test number
    574991861864
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass96,494 miles (+2,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,494 miles
    Test number
    103731773501
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass93,561 miles (+2,226)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,561 miles
    Test number
    406046670012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Gearbox mounting defective bush appears worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVarious components corroded

  9. Pass91,335 miles (+79)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    91,335 miles
    Test number
    831924432329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail91,256 miles (+2,138)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,256 miles
    Test number
    617123413310
    • 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,118 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    89,118 miles
    Test number
    695908338971
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail89,118 miles (+2,233)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,118 miles
    Test number
    341088793465
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box also corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass86,885 miles (+38)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    86,885 miles
    Test number
    319355807030
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail86,847 miles (+2,448)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,847 miles
    Test number
    816269715793
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass84,399 miles (+4,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    84,399 miles
    Test number
    209855680342
    • AdvisoryFront tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass79,633 miles (+3,458)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    79,633 miles
    Test number
    885055630372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on

  17. Pass76,175 miles (+4,046)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    76,175 miles
    Test number
    965225354597
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre

  18. Pass72,129 miles (+6,666)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    72,129 miles
    Test number
    575448255032
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine warning lamp on
    • NoteRear brake pads becoming worn

  19. Pass65,463 miles (+205)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,463 miles
    Test number
    335542564069
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail65,258 miles (+6,528)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,258 miles
    Test number
    286021454024
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteLip in front brake discs

  21. Pass58,730 miles (+6,912)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    58,730 miles
    Test number
    875125863007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass51,818 miles (+7,605)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    51,818 miles
    Test number
    137622911356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass44,213 miles (+3,267)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    44,213 miles
    Test number
    203065390202
    • 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)

  24. Pass40,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    693080919302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,946 miles (+5,695)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,946 miles
    Test number
    212570619384
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  26. Pass35,251 miles (+5,123)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    35,251 miles
    Test number
    821498318367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    30,128 miles
    Test number
    823202527355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL04 XLT

Does LL04 XLT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL04 XLT is valid until 7 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL04 XLT?
The MOT on LL04 XLT is valid until 7 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL04 XLT done?
LL04 XLT was recorded at 102,321 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2026, an average of 3,839 miles a year.
Has LL04 XLT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL04 XLT has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LL04 XLT 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 XLT find?
LL04 XLT passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2026 with 7 advisories: all brake pipes greased; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.

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