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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LR04 BWWMOT history

LR04 BWW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 156,526 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2021.

LR04 BWW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Jan 2023
Mileage
156,526 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,540 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR04 BWW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR04 BWW was last recorded at 156,526 miles on 9 Dec 2021, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,524 miles · 8 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,540 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 156,526 miles
  • 2020 – 149,911 miles
  • 2019 – 143,561 miles
  • 2017 – 129,981 miles
  • 2016 – 118,860 miles
  • 2015 – 107,635 miles
  • 2014 – 87,401 miles
  • 2013 – 75,700 miles
  • 2012 – 64,838 miles
  • 2011 – 57,962 miles
  • 2010 – 46,282 miles
  • 2009 – 35,685 miles
  • 2008 – 26,082 miles
  • 2007 – 16,060 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,526 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryEmissions poorRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOuter sills damagedRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2016
  • AdvisoryRear coil springs corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front tyres worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass156,526 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    156,526 miles
    Test number
    385330395997
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEmissions poor
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  2. Fail156,524 miles (+6,613)3 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,524 miles
    Test number
    986928599102
    • MajorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively all brakes (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEmissions poor
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  3. Pass149,911 miles (+94)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,911 miles
    Test number
    111673940174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged

  4. Fail149,817 miles (+6,256)2 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,817 miles
    Test number
    750024167466
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged

  5. Pass143,561 miles (+6,544)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,561 miles
    Test number
    533564408538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  6. Pass137,017 miles (+7,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    137,017 miles
    Test number
    376040129446
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged
    • AdvisoryRear brakes rubbing
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded

  7. Pass129,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,981 miles
    Test number
    676235309603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,2mm inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm outer (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged

  8. Fail129,979 miles (+11,119)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,979 miles
    Test number
    918850699573
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement lever on caliper stuck fully on (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,2mm inner (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm outer (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged

  9. Pass118,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    118,860 miles
    Test number
    265419844223
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged

  10. Fail118,849 miles (+11,214)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,849 miles
    Test number
    296579643579
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOuter sills damaged

  11. Pass107,635 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    107,635 miles
    Test number
    607006287020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail107,618 miles (+11,602)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,618 miles
    Test number
    540435856628
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

  13. Pass96,016 miles (+8,615)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,016 miles
    Test number
    195438505033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass87,401 miles (+11,701)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    87,401 miles
    Test number
    997591674023
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  15. Pass75,700 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    165452173491
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside inner sill damaged

  16. Fail75,700 miles (+10,862)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    575642273018
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside inner sill damaged

  17. Pass64,838 miles (+6,876)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    64,838 miles
    Test number
    325340562071
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePartial parts of rubber have seperated from the tyre, no cords exposed or cuts deep enough to reach ply.

  18. Pass57,962 miles (+11,680)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    57,962 miles
    Test number
    108360571043
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass46,282 miles (+10,597)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,282 miles
    Test number
    262858560080
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass35,685 miles (+9,603)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    35,685 miles
    Test number
    404913989023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass26,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,082 miles
    Test number
    432713978080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,082 miles (+10,022)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,082 miles
    Test number
    880543178077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    16,060 miles
    Test number
    592449777097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR04 BWW

Does LR04 BWW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR04 BWW expired on 7 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR04 BWW?
The MOT on LR04 BWW expired on 7 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR04 BWW done?
LR04 BWW was recorded at 156,526 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2021, an average of 9,540 miles a year.
Has LR04 BWW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR04 BWW has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LR04 BWW 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 LR04 BWW find?
LR04 BWW passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2021 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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