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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LS04 FWDMOT history

LS04 FWD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024 and it has passed 17 of 18 MOT tests, with 134,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2024.

LS04 FWD blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Mar 2024
Mileage
134,146 mi
At MOT on 15 Mar 2024
MOT tests
18
17 passed · 1 failed
Per year
6,774 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 FWD
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
12 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS04 FWD was last recorded at 134,146 miles on 15 Mar 2024, 4,536 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,610 miles · 7 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
4,536 miles
Average per year
6,774 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 134,146 miles
  • 2023 – 129,610 miles
  • 2022 – 124,065 miles
  • 2021 – 116,579 miles
  • 2020 – 111,098 miles
  • 2019 – 105,381 miles
  • 2018 – 96,968 miles
  • 2017 – 89,352 miles
  • 2016 – 83,214 miles
  • 2015 – 76,418 miles
  • 2014 – 69,925 miles
  • 2013 – 62,973 miles
  • 2012 – 54,533 miles
  • 2011 – 45,001 miles
  • 2010 – 37,075 miles
  • 2009 – 30,190 miles
  • 2008 – 23,952 miles
  • 2007 – 18,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail134,146 miles
  • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front / Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

Full MOT history

18 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail134,146 miles (+4,536)8 major3 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    977239951569
    • MajorBoot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (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 Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Front / Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension Components Corroded

  2. Pass129,610 miles (+5,545)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,610 miles
    Test number
    240535496411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,065 miles (+7,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,065 miles
    Test number
    368615348633
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass116,579 miles (+5,481)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,579 miles
    Test number
    325722454301
    • 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))

  5. Pass111,098 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    111,098 miles
    Test number
    770627138304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass105,381 miles (+8,413)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    105,381 miles
    Test number
    169351851379
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective deteriorated and beam image poor (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside front, nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inner edges

  7. Pass96,968 miles (+7,616)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    96,968 miles
    Test number
    858372886948
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated and beam images poor
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  8. Pass89,352 miles (+6,138)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,352 miles
    Test number
    854888475713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,214 miles (+6,796)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,214 miles
    Test number
    854078686411
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges

  10. Pass76,418 miles (+6,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    76,418 miles
    Test number
    797757645029
    • NoteNsr tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass69,925 miles (+6,952)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    69,925 miles
    Test number
    826875344023
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth headlamp lenses deteriorated and poor beam pattern

  12. Pass62,973 miles (+8,440)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    149361453091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass54,533 miles (+9,532)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,533 miles
    Test number
    749472342022
    • 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)

  14. Pass45,001 miles (+7,926)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    45,001 miles
    Test number
    859942531073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,075 miles (+6,885)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,075 miles
    Test number
    141168440430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,190 miles (+6,238)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,190 miles
    Test number
    390007349049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass23,952 miles (+5,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    23,952 miles
    Test number
    830199548061
    • 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)

  18. Pass18,678 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    18,678 miles
    Test number
    142338157464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 FWD

Does LS04 FWD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 FWD expired on 6 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 FWD?
The MOT on LS04 FWD expired on 6 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 FWD done?
LS04 FWD was recorded at 134,146 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2024, an average of 6,774 miles a year.
Has LS04 FWD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 FWD has failed 1 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LS04 FWD 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 FWD find?
LS04 FWD failed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2024 with 8 major defects, 3 minor defects and 12 advisories: boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 20 more.

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