
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,900 cc
LS04 BUVMOT history
LS04 BUV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 142,625 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 142,625 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,424 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 BUV
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 30 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 BUV was last recorded at 142,625 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 2,512 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 29 Jan 2016: 112,195 miles, lower than 145,348 miles on 8 Apr 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 140,113 miles · 5 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,512 miles
- Average per year
- 4,424 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 142,625 miles
- 2023 – 136,588 miles
- 2022 – 133,831 miles
- 2021 – 130,599 miles
- 2020 – 127,046 miles
- 2019 – 123,520 miles
- 2018 – 119,400 miles
- 2017 – 115,252 miles
- 2016 – 112,195 miles
- 2015 – 145,348 miles
- 2014 – 140,628 miles
- 2013 – 135,188 miles
- 2012 – 126,200 miles
- 2010 – 118,303 miles
- 2009 – 111,002 miles
- 2008 – 87,906 miles
- 2007 – 64,678 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
General corrosion over rear subframe
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault
Major2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 24 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass142,625 miles (+2,512)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 142,625 miles
- Test number
- 458516858684
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass140,113 miles (+3,525)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 140,113 miles
- Test number
- 866243249558
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,588 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 136,588 miles
- Test number
- 234673795040
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid appears low but unable to fully inspect.
Fail136,588 miles (+2,757)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,588 miles
- Test number
- 267312524305
- Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid appears low but unable to fully inspect.
Pass133,831 miles (+24)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 133,831 miles
- Test number
- 434825471772
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over rear subframe
Fail133,807 miles (+31)7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,807 miles
- Test number
- 809081957119
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (chalked) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion over rear subframe
Fail133,776 miles (+3,177)6 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,776 miles
- Test number
- 940541941443
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,599 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 130,599 miles
- Test number
- 166599574909
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear of nearside outer sill damaged
Fail130,595 miles (+3,549)2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,595 miles
- Test number
- 839636120163
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding after parking brake released (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside parking brake lagging
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated
- AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met (17%)
- AdvisoryRear of nearside outer sill damaged
Pass127,046 miles (+3,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 127,046 miles
- Test number
- 313696685311
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass123,520 miles (+4,120)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 123,520 miles
- Test number
- 195194054000
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass119,400 miles (+4,148)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 119,400 miles
- Test number
- 369366558610
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass115,252 miles (+3,057)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 115,252 miles
- Test number
- 503751353255
- AdvisoryFront both tyres have wear on inner edge
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are in a very poor condition
Pass112,195 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 112,195 miles
- Test number
- 509312714246
- AdvisoryEngine Covers And Undertray Covers Fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Slighty Binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail112,195 miles (-33,153)2 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,195 miles
- Test number
- 341329990224
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryEngine Covers And Undertray Covers Fitted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake Slighty Binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass145,348 miles (+4,720)3 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 145,348 miles
- Test number
- 826348595093
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront brake discs rusty
- NoteN/s/r brake binding slight
- NoteO/s door mirror glass cracked
Pass140,628 miles3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 140,628 miles
- Test number
- 788324584047
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s screen washer poor
- NoteO/s door mirror glass cracked
Fail140,628 miles (+5,440)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,628 miles
- Test number
- 279084784009
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteN/s screen washer poor
- NoteO/s door mirror glass cracked
Pass135,188 miles (+8,988)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 135,188 miles
- Test number
- 547136183055
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- NoteFront breake discs corroded
- NoteOffside door mirror glass broken
Pass126,200 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 126,200 miles
- Test number
- 475454072075
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
PassMileage not read5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 758318931120
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteN/s/f brake warning indicator loose
- NoteRear engine mount worn
- NoteUnable to read speedo
FailMileage not read6 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 619743031192
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteAir bag light on
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteN/s/f brake warning indicator loose
- NoteRear engine mount worn
- NoteUnable to read speedo
Pass118,303 miles (+7,301)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 118,303 miles
- Test number
- 374956880152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,002 miles (+23,096)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 111,002 miles
- Test number
- 223266739260
- AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass87,906 miles (+264)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 87,906 miles
- Test number
- 691425708161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,642 miles (+22,964)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,642 miles
- Test number
- 284121708427
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail64,678 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,678 miles
- Test number
- 263474517100
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass64,678 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 64,678 miles
- Test number
- 703274717165
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about LS04 BUV
- Does LS04 BUV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS04 BUV expired on 4 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 BUV?
- The MOT on LS04 BUV expired on 4 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS04 BUV done?
- LS04 BUV was recorded at 142,625 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 4,424 miles a year.
- Has LS04 BUV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 BUV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS04 BUV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Jan 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LS04 BUV find?
- LS04 BUV passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; oil leak, but not excessive.
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