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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LM04 XCSMOT history

LM04 XCS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2022.

LM04 XCS blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2023
Mileage
200,239 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM04 XCS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LM04 XCS was last recorded at 200,239 miles on 14 Dec 2022, 16,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,229 miles · 20 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
16,010 miles
Average per year
11,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 200,239 miles
  • 2021 – 184,229 miles
  • 2019 – 167,604 miles
  • 2018 – 156,577 miles
  • 2017 – 147,251 miles
  • 2016 – 130,405 miles
  • 2015 – 108,581 miles
  • 2014 – 90,459 miles
  • 2013 – 65,715 miles
  • 2011 – 54,742 miles
  • 2010 – 45,334 miles
  • 2009 – 34,130 miles
  • 2008 – 21,744 miles
  • 2007 – 16,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,239 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass200,239 miles (+16,010)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,239 miles
    Test number
    605936254196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass184,229 miles (+16,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    184,229 miles
    Test number
    784391823351
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass167,604 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,604 miles
    Test number
    911604583724
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc pitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated and beam images weak

  4. Fail167,604 miles (+11,027)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,604 miles
    Test number
    922511979612
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc pitted
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps deteriorated and beam images weak

  5. Pass156,577 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    156,577 miles
    Test number
    883886471906
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Fail156,577 miles (+9,326)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,577 miles
    Test number
    963069425431
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen o/s and n/s headlamp lens dirty (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass147,251 miles (+16,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    147,251 miles
    Test number
    186004158678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp beam images slightly weaker

  8. Pass130,405 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    130,405 miles
    Test number
    366886743876
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  9. Fail130,403 miles (+21,822)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,403 miles
    Test number
    955305771952
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner 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 Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass108,581 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    328080705171
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  11. Fail108,581 miles (+18,122)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,581 miles
    Test number
    996020805184
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  12. Pass90,459 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    90,459 miles
    Test number
    575777304126
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail90,458 miles (+24,743)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,458 miles
    Test number
    138081204159
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass65,715 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    185838603091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,715 miles (+10,973)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,715 miles
    Test number
    899768603086
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass54,742 miles (+9,408)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,742 miles
    Test number
    316307281492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,334 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    45,334 miles
    Test number
    300334190407
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  18. Fail45,333 miles (+11,203)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,333 miles
    Test number
    751533590282
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  19. Pass34,130 miles (+12,386)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    34,130 miles
    Test number
    454508679293
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass21,744 miles (+1,422)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    21,744 miles
    Test number
    671092258291
    • NoteSlight cracking in tread pattern on both rear tyres

  21. Pass20,322 miles (+3,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,322 miles
    Test number
    161659648169
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES HAVE CRACKS ON THE TREADS

  22. Pass16,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    16,499 miles
    Test number
    743877257114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM04 XCS

Does LM04 XCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM04 XCS expired on 13 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM04 XCS?
The MOT on LM04 XCS expired on 13 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM04 XCS done?
LM04 XCS was recorded at 200,239 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2022, an average of 11,836 miles a year.
Has LM04 XCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM04 XCS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on LM04 XCS 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 LM04 XCS find?
LM04 XCS passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front 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; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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