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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LS04 FWHMOT history

LS04 FWH is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 78,882 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

LS04 FWH green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Oct 2027
Mileage
78,882 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 FWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 FWH was last recorded at 78,882 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 4,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Sept 2020: 59,716 miles, lower than 66,355 miles on 15 Sept 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
74,614 miles · 1 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,268 miles
Average per year
3,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,882 miles
  • 2025 – 74,614 miles
  • 2024 – 72,298 miles
  • 2023 – 69,665 miles
  • 2022 – 66,789 miles
  • 2021 – 63,444 miles
  • 2020 – 59,716 miles
  • 2019 – 56,749 miles
  • 2018 – 53,235 miles
  • 2017 – 48,332 miles
  • 2016 – 42,746 miles
  • 2015 – 37,351 miles
  • 2014 – 35,143 miles
  • 2013 – 32,763 miles
  • 2012 – 30,091 miles
  • 2011 – 27,121 miles
  • 2009 – 22,448 miles
  • 2008 – 17,964 miles
  • 2007 – 13,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,882 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING ON TREAD

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 2 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,882 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    980603835970
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail78,882 miles (+4,268)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,882 miles
    Test number
    878397544665
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND LOWER (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass74,614 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    187872709740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,614 miles (+2,316)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,614 miles
    Test number
    993190500514
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SLIGHTLY CONTAMINATED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass72,298 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    312882823913
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail72,298 miles (+2,633)2 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    513129236857
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 R15 91H (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHTLY CRACKING ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened SCORED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass69,665 miles (+2,876)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    69,665 miles
    Test number
    228763507635
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHING AND TREAD DEPTH IS 2.82mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass66,789 miles (+3,345)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    66,789 miles
    Test number
    558687914830
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass63,444 miles (+3,728)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    63,444 miles
    Test number
    804146886005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass59,716 miles (-6,639)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    59,716 miles
    Test number
    248861636893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,355 miles (+9,606)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,355 miles
    Test number
    248292335695
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass56,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    56,749 miles
    Test number
    273342182990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail56,749 miles (+3,514)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,749 miles
    Test number
    312046361574
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml lamp on (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced f/headlamps dull (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass53,235 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    53,235 miles
    Test number
    653116794369
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight Exhaust Leak.

  15. Fail53,234 miles (+4,902)4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,234 miles
    Test number
    530998006400
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Wing Mirror (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight Exhaust Leak.

  16. Pass48,332 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    613365937568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,332 miles (+5,586)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,332 miles
    Test number
    654035495203
    • FailureFront Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced dull lens (1.7.5a)

  18. Pass42,746 miles (+5,395)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,746 miles
    Test number
    339200507575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,351 miles (+2,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,351 miles
    Test number
    150972112224
    • AdvisoryRear tyres outer sidewall cracking / weak.

  20. Pass35,143 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    35,143 miles
    Test number
    599792354245
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Fail35,142 miles (+2,379)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,142 miles
    Test number
    347582754494
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  22. Pass32,763 miles (+2,672)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    32,763 miles
    Test number
    886301443221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,091 miles (+2,970)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    995189542253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,121 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    27,121 miles
    Test number
    576040601230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,448 miles (+4,484)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    22,448 miles
    Test number
    174162699081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass17,964 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,964 miles
    Test number
    190855098076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail17,964 miles (+4,730)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,964 miles
    Test number
    944075198065
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass13,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,234 miles
    Test number
    112242697077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail13,234 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,234 miles
    Test number
    644292597068
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Questions about LS04 FWH

Does LS04 FWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 FWH is valid until 1 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS04 FWH?
The MOT on LS04 FWH is valid until 1 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 FWH done?
LS04 FWH was recorded at 78,882 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 3,381 miles a year.
Has LS04 FWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 FWH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LS04 FWH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Sept 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS04 FWH find?
LS04 FWH passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking.

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