Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc
LM04 HGUMOT history
LM04 HGU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 153,349 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 153,349 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,857 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LM04 HGU
- 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
- 19 May 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LM04 HGU was last recorded at 153,349 miles on 11 Sept 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 11 Sept 2023: 153,349 miles, lower than 163,328 miles on 7 Sept 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 163,328 miles · 7 Sept 2023
- Average per year
- 6,857 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 153,349 miles
- 2022 – 160,817 miles
- 2021 – 159,247 miles
- 2020 – 158,477 miles
- 2019 – 152,183 miles
- 2017 – 143,045 miles
- 2016 – 136,522 miles
- 2015 – 127,660 miles
- 2014 – 120,874 miles
- 2013 – 108,456 miles
- 2012 – 99,839 miles
- 2011 – 87,768 miles
- 2010 – 76,343 miles
- 2009 – 64,530 miles
- 2008 – 54,009 miles
- 2007 – 41,664 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,349 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryHeadlights cloudyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front fog light broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Central Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracked and perished OSR tyre worn inner edge.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,349 miles (-9,979)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 153,349 miles
- Test number
- 782707910030
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHeadlights cloudy
Fail163,328 miles (+2,511)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,328 miles
- Test number
- 599105279551
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryHeadlights cloudy
Pass160,817 miles (+1,570)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 160,817 miles
- Test number
- 471562922152
- AdvisoryCorrosion to sills
Pass159,247 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 159,247 miles
- Test number
- 191555138480
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront fog light broken
Fail159,246 miles (+769)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,246 miles
- Test number
- 937755006642
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2254517 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront fog light broken
Pass158,477 miles (+30)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 158,477 miles
- Test number
- 620645280986
- MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracked and perished OSR tyre worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail158,447 miles (+6,264)4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,447 miles
- Test number
- 986172710795
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres cracked and perished OSR tyre worn inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass152,183 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 152,183 miles
- Test number
- 437819141925
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,183 miles (+9,138)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,183 miles
- Test number
- 291100255861
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass143,045 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 143,045 miles
- Test number
- 805068536700
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,998 miles (+6,476)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,998 miles
- Test number
- 408636291740
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking under bonnet at filter (7.2.3)
- FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass136,522 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 136,522 miles
- Test number
- 845069871853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,522 miles (+8,862)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,522 miles
- Test number
- 168972350009
- FailureHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced x2 (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass127,660 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 127,660 miles
- Test number
- 541804484024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
Fail127,660 miles (+6,786)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,660 miles
- Test number
- 937381375187
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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)
Pass120,874 miles (+12,418)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 120,874 miles
- Test number
- 646319804359
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOffside rear brake slight bind on rotation
Pass108,456 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 108,456 miles
- Test number
- 948373143194
- NoteHeadlamp patterns weak
Fail108,456 miles (+8,617)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,456 miles
- Test number
- 388723143155
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteHeadlamp patterns weak
Pass99,839 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 99,839 miles
- Test number
- 695622852146
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth headlamp patterns weak
- NoteFront wishbone bushes slightly worn
- NoteNear side wiper blade req att
- NoteOil level on minimum
Pass99,839 miles (+12,071)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 99,839 miles
- Test number
- 266632252455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,768 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 87,768 miles
- Test number
- 367573751165
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSmoke emission levels high
- NoteUnable to see front or rear inner brake pads clearly
Fail87,768 miles (+11,425)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,768 miles
- Test number
- 277593351486
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSmoke emission levels high
- NoteUnable to see front or rear inner brake pads clearly
Pass76,343 miles (+11,813)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2011
- Odometer
- 76,343 miles
- Test number
- 203289740403
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Pass64,530 miles (+10,521)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2010
- Odometer
- 64,530 miles
- Test number
- 773608149111
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteSlight cut in near side rear tyre
Pass54,009 miles (+12,345)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2009
- Odometer
- 54,009 miles
- Test number
- 351120358185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,664 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2008
- Odometer
- 41,664 miles
- Test number
- 283799847483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LM04 HGU
- Does LM04 HGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LM04 HGU expired on 16 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LM04 HGU?
- The MOT on LM04 HGU expired on 16 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LM04 HGU done?
- LM04 HGU was recorded at 153,349 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 6,857 miles a year.
- Has LM04 HGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LM04 HGU has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LM04 HGU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LM04 HGU find?
- LM04 HGU passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.
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