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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS04 FWJMOT history

LS04 FWJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 98,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jan 2024.

LS04 FWJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 Jan 2025
Mileage
98,914 mi
At MOT on 25 Jan 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,117 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 FWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jan 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 FWJ was last recorded at 98,914 miles on 25 Jan 2024, 5,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,691 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
5,223 miles
Average per year
5,117 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 98,914 miles
  • 2023 – 93,691 miles
  • 2021 – 83,795 miles
  • 2020 – 74,271 miles
  • 2019 – 70,110 miles
  • 2018 – 64,538 miles
  • 2017 – 63,428 miles
  • 2016 – 58,056 miles
  • 2015 – 52,209 miles
  • 2014 – 46,304 miles
  • 2013 – 39,643 miles
  • 2012 – 31,506 miles
  • 2011 – 27,297 miles
  • 2010 – 23,227 miles
  • 2009 – 20,086 miles
  • 2008 – 17,007 miles
  • 2007 – 13,098 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,914 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass98,914 miles (+5,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    98,914 miles
    Test number
    528714147555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass93,691 miles (+9,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,691 miles
    Test number
    149210480797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass83,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    83,795 miles
    Test number
    855610583913
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,795 miles (+9,524)2 dangerous1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,795 miles
    Test number
    352971886045
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass74,271 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    74,271 miles
    Test number
    732893536547
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail74,271 miles (+4,161)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,271 miles
    Test number
    571914771277
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass70,110 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    262165523536
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail70,110 miles (+677)1 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,110 miles
    Test number
    686846181471
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel rim damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass69,433 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    69,433 miles
    Test number
    923619583620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail69,433 miles (+4,895)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,433 miles
    Test number
    979270636041
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass64,538 miles (+1,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    64,538 miles
    Test number
    618648103122
    • AdvisoryRear shockers slight mist of oil

  12. Pass63,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    899721723327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,428 miles (+5,372)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,428 miles
    Test number
    532197021422
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass58,056 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    58,056 miles
    Test number
    265701537471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEml on

  15. Fail58,048 miles (+5,839)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,048 miles
    Test number
    629557932471
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEml on

  16. Pass52,209 miles (+29)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    52,209 miles
    Test number
    974261221310
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail52,180 miles (+5,876)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,180 miles
    Test number
    455891166735
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  18. Pass46,304 miles (+527)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    46,304 miles
    Test number
    576168114397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail45,777 miles (+6,134)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    458519284220
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine management light illuminate
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass39,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    279507883258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,643 miles (+2,340)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,643 miles
    Test number
    609007683230
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass37,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    168735983475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail37,303 miles (+5,797)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,303 miles
    Test number
    545614683071
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass31,506 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    31,506 miles
    Test number
    167676582057
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Fail31,506 miles (+4,209)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,506 miles
    Test number
    995693282052
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass27,297 miles (+4,070)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    27,297 miles
    Test number
    446302681077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass23,227 miles (+3,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    23,227 miles
    Test number
    101492780477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass20,086 miles (+3,079)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    20,086 miles
    Test number
    153456389079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre has tears on tread

  29. Pass17,007 miles (+3,909)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    17,007 miles
    Test number
    991883198080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass13,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,098 miles
    Test number
    283118307450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail13,098 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,098 miles
    Test number
    564838507125
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS04 FWJ

Does LS04 FWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS04 FWJ expired on 24 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS04 FWJ?
The MOT on LS04 FWJ expired on 24 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS04 FWJ done?
LS04 FWJ was recorded at 98,914 miles at its MOT on 25 Jan 2024, an average of 5,117 miles a year.
Has LS04 FWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 FWJ has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LS04 FWJ 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 FWJ find?
LS04 FWJ passed its latest MOT on 25 Jan 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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