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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LS04 HPUMOT history

LS04 HPU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LS04 HPU blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Dec 2026
Mileage
94,525 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS04 HPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS04 HPU was last recorded at 94,525 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 368 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,157 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
368 miles
Average per year
4,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 94,525 miles
  • 2024 – 75,633 miles
  • 2023 – 72,926 miles
  • 2022 – 68,104 miles
  • 2020 – 62,189 miles
  • 2019 – 53,528 miles
  • 2018 – 46,826 miles
  • 2017 – 41,230 miles
  • 2016 – 36,376 miles
  • 2015 – 32,117 miles
  • 2014 – 27,622 miles
  • 2013 – 22,884 miles
  • 2012 – 21,996 miles
  • 2011 – 19,912 miles
  • 2010 – 14,627 miles
  • 2009 – 11,436 miles
  • 2008 – 8,351 miles
  • 2007 – 5,293 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,525 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate bulb light output is significantly reduced - LEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides are worn and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,525 miles (+368)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    94,525 miles
    Test number
    985370613475
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate bulb light output is significantly reduced - LED
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides are worn and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail94,157 miles (+18,524)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,157 miles
    Test number
    307655339113
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Flexi (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp lenses are cloudy
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both sides have play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Registration plate bulb light output is significantly reduced - LED
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides are worn and starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,633 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    75,633 miles
    Test number
    378015403032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass72,926 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    72,926 miles
    Test number
    671436678523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass68,104 miles (+5,915)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,104 miles
    Test number
    233577084483
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass62,189 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    154390979551
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside / nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail62,189 miles (+8,661)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    144659658079
    • MajorFront Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside / nearside (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside / nearside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass53,528 miles (+6,702)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    53,528 miles
    Test number
    268919779613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass46,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    771952544909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,826 miles (+5,596)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,826 miles
    Test number
    810263543891
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  11. Pass41,230 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,230 miles
    Test number
    227934312498
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass36,376 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    36,376 miles
    Test number
    739686829431
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK 195/65/15

  13. Fail36,374 miles (+4,257)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,374 miles
    Test number
    753217301065
    • 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 Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK 195/65/15
    • AdvisoryEML LIGHT ON DASH

  14. Pass32,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    32,117 miles
    Test number
    568745535145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail32,117 miles (+4,495)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,117 miles
    Test number
    995164935195
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass27,622 miles (+9)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,622 miles
    Test number
    186376434132
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracking

  17. Fail27,613 miles (+4,729)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,613 miles
    Test number
    177645634119
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cracking
    • NoteOffside front tyre is low on its outer edge and has cracking

  18. Pass22,884 miles (+888)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    22,884 miles
    Test number
    565011843155
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking slightly

  19. Pass21,996 miles (+2,084)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    21,996 miles
    Test number
    616468932119
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass19,912 miles (+5,285)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,912 miles
    Test number
    188320431198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,627 miles (+3,191)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,627 miles
    Test number
    130759130102
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass11,436 miles (+3,085)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    11,436 miles
    Test number
    263768139128
    • NoteNearside rear door will not open from outside

  23. Pass8,351 miles (+3,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,351 miles
    Test number
    211085248166
    • NoteAll 4 tyres perished.

  24. Pass5,293 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    5,293 miles
    Test number
    192391507133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS04 HPU

Does LS04 HPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 HPU is valid until 12 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS04 HPU?
The MOT on LS04 HPU is valid until 12 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS04 HPU done?
LS04 HPU was recorded at 94,525 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 4,780 miles a year.
Has LS04 HPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS04 HPU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS04 HPU 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 HPU find?
LS04 HPU passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both; front wheel bearing has slight play both sides have play, and 3 more.

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