Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LO04 EYLMOT history

LO04 EYL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jul 2004. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 163,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2023.

LO04 EYL blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2024
Mileage
163,396 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2023
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,692 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LO04 EYL in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 EYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
23 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 EYL was last recorded at 163,396 miles on 17 Mar 2023, 6,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,448 miles · 18 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
6,948 miles
Average per year
7,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 163,396 miles
  • 2022 – 156,448 miles
  • 2021 – 149,210 miles
  • 2020 – 143,300 miles
  • 2019 – 139,171 miles
  • 2018 – 135,883 miles
  • 2017 – 134,158 miles
  • 2016 – 129,745 miles
  • 2015 – 121,366 miles
  • 2014 – 113,070 miles
  • 2013 – 103,445 miles
  • 2012 – 92,911 miles
  • 2010 – 78,610 miles
  • 2009 – 67,902 miles
  • 2008 – 57,230 miles
  • 2007 – 43,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,396 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 7 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,396 miles (+6,948)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,396 miles
    Test number
    903268464149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,448 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    156,448 miles
    Test number
    713243585934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,448 miles (+7,238)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,448 miles
    Test number
    641314224357
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,210 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    149,210 miles
    Test number
    795182311333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail149,196 miles (+5,896)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,196 miles
    Test number
    316096376380
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,300 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    423675711659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail143,300 miles (+4,129)6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,300 miles
    Test number
    560957725206
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass139,171 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,171 miles
    Test number
    436591471851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    135,883 miles
    Test number
    866051777418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,883 miles (+1,725)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,883 miles
    Test number
    425914637551
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Pass134,158 miles (+4,413)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,158 miles
    Test number
    408570665593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass129,745 miles (+8,379)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    129,745 miles
    Test number
    272369033988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass121,366 miles (+8,296)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,366 miles
    Test number
    275585435048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass113,070 miles (+9,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,070 miles
    Test number
    879370034027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass103,445 miles (+10,534)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    103,445 miles
    Test number
    789838133075
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edges

  16. Pass92,911 miles (+14,301)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    92,911 miles
    Test number
    778597542019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,610 miles (+10,708)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    114733830204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass67,902 miles (+10,672)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    67,902 miles
    Test number
    651107249201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,230 miles (+13,893)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    57,230 miles
    Test number
    612373958257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,337 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    43,337 miles
    Test number
    101699517276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LO04 EYL

Does LO04 EYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 EYL expired on 16 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 EYL?
The MOT on LO04 EYL expired on 16 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 EYL done?
LO04 EYL was recorded at 163,396 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2023, an average of 7,692 miles a year.
Has LO04 EYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 EYL has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LO04 EYL 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 LO04 EYL find?
LO04 EYL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all LO04E registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.