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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc

LS04 BTZMOT history

LS04 BTZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2022.

LS04 BTZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2023
Mileage
167,427 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,368 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 BTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2023
Latest MOT test
23 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 BTZ was last recorded at 167,427 miles on 23 May 2022, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,367 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
7,368 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 167,427 miles
  • 2021 – 164,960 miles
  • 2020 – 162,606 miles
  • 2019 – 158,358 miles
  • 2018 – 151,170 miles
  • 2017 – 129,403 miles
  • 2016 – 120,904 miles
  • 2015 – 113,381 miles
  • 2014 – 106,343 miles
  • 2013 – 101,550 miles
  • 2012 – 96,389 miles
  • 2011 – 91,320 miles
  • 2010 – 85,389 miles
  • 2008 – 78,902 miles
  • 2007 – 55,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,427 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,427 miles (+60)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2023
    Odometer
    167,427 miles
    Test number
    315759133021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail167,367 miles (+26)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,367 miles
    Test number
    203368628855
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear all rear suspension corroded and bushes perished but not resulting in excessive play

  3. Fail167,341 miles (+2,381)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,341 miles
    Test number
    339462886191
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension components corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm, rear mounting bushes deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s/r sill lips accident damage.

  4. Pass164,960 miles (+105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    164,960 miles
    Test number
    618909335208
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail164,855 miles (+2,249)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,855 miles
    Test number
    364341493151
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass162,606 miles (+95)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    162,606 miles
    Test number
    168139642312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

  7. Fail162,511 miles (+4,153)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,511 miles
    Test number
    666662138352
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

  8. Pass158,358 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    158,358 miles
    Test number
    123194130473
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated.

  9. Fail158,272 miles (+7,102)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,272 miles
    Test number
    114298785416
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth head lamp lenses deteriorated.

  10. Pass151,170 miles (+384)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    151,170 miles
    Test number
    953785202449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOsf seat belt plug cover missing plug still operational

  11. Fail150,786 miles (+21,383)3 failures2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,786 miles
    Test number
    915593860499
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on edges needs attention
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper has slight damage
    • AdvisoryOsf seat belt plug cover missing plug still operational

  12. Pass129,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    129,403 miles
    Test number
    300306705187
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail129,403 miles (+8,499)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,403 miles
    Test number
    824964403572
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass120,904 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    120,904 miles
    Test number
    988694710143
    • AdvisoryEml on

  15. Fail120,695 miles (+7,314)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,695 miles
    Test number
    435584492174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  16. Pass113,381 miles (+7,038)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    113,381 miles
    Test number
    376542715033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlastic cover missing from offside front seat belt receiver

  17. Pass106,343 miles (+64)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    628680814089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail106,279 miles (+4,729)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,279 miles
    Test number
    106546704012
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass101,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    296138013081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail101,550 miles (+5,161)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,550 miles
    Test number
    169048813475
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass96,389 miles (+5,069)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    96,389 miles
    Test number
    756420122067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass91,320 miles (+5,931)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    91,320 miles
    Test number
    729556501035
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth headlamp leses starting to deteriate
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt reciever shroud missing, but reciever working ok

  23. Pass85,389 miles (+6,487)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    85,389 miles
    Test number
    932155210095
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass78,902 miles (+5,887)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    78,902 miles
    Test number
    360694458320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass73,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    540114818066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail73,015 miles (+17,276)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,015 miles
    Test number
    994314518008
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail55,739 miles3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,739 miles
    Test number
    644155787089
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass55,739 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    55,739 miles
    Test number
    731035187043
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS04 BTZ

Does LS04 BTZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 BTZ expired on 22 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 BTZ?
The MOT on LS04 BTZ expired on 22 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 BTZ done?
LS04 BTZ was recorded at 167,427 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2022, an average of 7,368 miles a year.
Has LS04 BTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 BTZ has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on LS04 BTZ 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 LS04 BTZ find?
LS04 BTZ passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16, and 3 more.

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