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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,781 cc

LO04 PARMOT history

LO04 PAR is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 171,065 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2022.

LO04 PAR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2023
Mileage
171,065 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,221 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LO04 PAR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
6 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LO04 PAR was last recorded at 171,065 miles on 1 Apr 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,063 miles · 29 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
8,221 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 171,065 miles
  • 2021 – 163,126 miles
  • 2019 – 151,037 miles
  • 2018 – 142,573 miles
  • 2017 – 135,519 miles
  • 2016 – 128,685 miles
  • 2015 – 119,603 miles
  • 2014 – 115,058 miles
  • 2013 – 108,983 miles
  • 2012 – 103,808 miles
  • 2011 – 100,638 miles
  • 2010 – 92,463 miles
  • 2009 – 78,663 miles
  • 2008 – 65,159 miles
  • 2007 – 54,057 miles
  • 2006 – 43,102 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass171,065 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryO/S/F INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAYRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Coil spring corroded both side front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Coil spring corroded both side rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass171,065 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    171,065 miles
    Test number
    176561600376
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail171,063 miles (+7,937)8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,063 miles
    Test number
    347395337680
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECTLY SPACED (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECTLY SPACED (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/S/F INNER RACK END SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass163,126 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,126 miles
    Test number
    343474507759
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail163,125 miles (+12,088)4 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,125 miles
    Test number
    500357007504
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both side front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass151,037 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,037 miles
    Test number
    237925128892
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

  6. Fail151,035 miles (+8,462)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,035 miles
    Test number
    880156481953
    • MajorExhaust system insecure Rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryAdvise nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush unbonding

  7. Pass142,573 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    142,573 miles
    Test number
    511869424185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail142,573 miles (+7,054)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,573 miles
    Test number
    829402639539
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  9. Pass135,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    135,519 miles
    Test number
    206989621478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail135,517 miles (+6,832)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,517 miles
    Test number
    523068114846
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass128,685 miles (+9,082)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,685 miles
    Test number
    787772039842
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  12. Fail119,603 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,603 miles
    Test number
    276038015190
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass119,603 miles (+4,545)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    119,603 miles
    Test number
    449418415143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass115,058 miles (+6,075)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,058 miles
    Test number
    559062344161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteEngine light on

  15. Pass108,983 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    125597623163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  16. Fail108,983 miles (+5,175)2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,983 miles
    Test number
    167657423171
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine management light is on

  17. Pass103,808 miles (+3,170)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,808 miles
    Test number
    375035142125
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass100,638 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    100,638 miles
    Test number
    508058771243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,463 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    92,463 miles
    Test number
    601027740201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail92,459 miles (+13,796)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,459 miles
    Test number
    294036940270
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  21. Pass78,663 miles (+13,504)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,663 miles
    Test number
    360085849416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail65,159 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    661626048283
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass65,159 miles (+11,102)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    65,159 miles
    Test number
    970236648283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass54,057 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    54,057 miles
    Test number
    903207247259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,998 miles (+10,896)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,998 miles
    Test number
    364373247292
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Fail43,102 miles3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,102 miles
    Test number
    521420856278
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteFront pads app 80% worn
    • NoteO/s inner drive shaft boot has slight grease leak
    • NoteO/s number plate light inop
    • NoteRear wiper not clearing screen
    • NoteVissible rear pads worn to app 2mm fail limit is 1.5 mm

  27. Pass43,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    43,102 miles
    Test number
    511090656290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LO04 PAR

Does LO04 PAR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LO04 PAR expired on 31 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LO04 PAR?
The MOT on LO04 PAR expired on 31 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LO04 PAR done?
LO04 PAR was recorded at 171,065 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2022, an average of 8,221 miles a year.
Has LO04 PAR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LO04 PAR has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LO04 PAR 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 PAR find?
LO04 PAR passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2022 with 7 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; o/s/f inner rack end slight play, and 4 more.

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