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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LT04 LWVMOT history

LT04 LWV is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 110,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LT04 LWV blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,780 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,617 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT04 LWV
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
12 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT04 LWV was last recorded at 110,780 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 2,690 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,090 miles · 13 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
2,690 miles
Average per year
4,617 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,780 miles
  • 2025 – 108,090 miles
  • 2024 – 106,027 miles
  • 2023 – 104,056 miles
  • 2022 – 101,909 miles
  • 2021 – 99,333 miles
  • 2020 – 91,668 miles
  • 2019 – 89,867 miles
  • 2018 – 87,928 miles
  • 2017 – 85,748 miles
  • 2016 – 82,389 miles
  • 2015 – 78,357 miles
  • 2014 – 74,645 miles
  • 2013 – 71,360 miles
  • 2012 – 67,662 miles
  • 2011 – 55,317 miles
  • 2010 – 49,595 miles
  • 2009 – 37,286 miles
  • 2008 – 28,023 miles
  • 2007 – 20,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,780 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,780 miles (+2,690)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,780 miles
    Test number
    144755901686
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass108,090 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    108,090 miles
    Test number
    869999509356
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail108,077 miles (+2,050)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,077 miles
    Test number
    143591109500
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass106,027 miles (+1,971)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    106,027 miles
    Test number
    565956745950
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass104,056 miles (+2,147)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    104,056 miles
    Test number
    638826197426
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass101,909 miles (+2,576)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,909 miles
    Test number
    946513761664
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass99,333 miles (+156)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,333 miles
    Test number
    593091826526
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight blow centre exhaust

  8. Fail99,177 miles (+7,509)2 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,177 miles
    Test number
    104936794731
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousTrack rod end modified such that the steering is adversely affected both side fouling wheels on front on hard lock (2.1.3 (f) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe not tight (2.1.3 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray very loose

  9. Pass91,668 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    91,668 miles
    Test number
    984623728216
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play and knocking within rack (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail91,667 miles (+1,800)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,667 miles
    Test number
    712096374094
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play and knocking within rack (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass89,867 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,867 miles
    Test number
    951613807619

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,862 miles (+1,934)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,862 miles
    Test number
    182689089872
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 10 yrs old 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass87,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    959018048316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail87,924 miles (+2,176)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,924 miles
    Test number
    414699145645
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn 175/80r14 (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass85,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    504729602878

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,748 miles (+3,359)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,748 miles
    Test number
    529537424100
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working 501 bulb (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass82,389 miles (+4,032)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    82,389 miles
    Test number
    170205503070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,357 miles (+3,712)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    78,357 miles
    Test number
    557850015284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass74,645 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    74,645 miles
    Test number
    146848914250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,360 miles (+3,698)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    71,360 miles
    Test number
    536427303212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass67,662 miles (+12,345)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,662 miles
    Test number
    718350732226
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass55,317 miles (+5,722)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    55,317 miles
    Test number
    465882931213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,595 miles
    Test number
    240618060256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail49,594 miles (+12,308)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,594 miles
    Test number
    370968260401
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass37,286 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    37,286 miles
    Test number
    290319349174
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Fail37,283 miles (+9,260)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,283 miles
    Test number
    403329949179
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass28,023 miles (+7,670)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    28,023 miles
    Test number
    732523328193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass20,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    20,353 miles
    Test number
    524608567063
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LT04 LWV

Does LT04 LWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT04 LWV is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT04 LWV?
The MOT on LT04 LWV is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT04 LWV done?
LT04 LWV was recorded at 110,780 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,617 miles a year.
Has LT04 LWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT04 LWV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LT04 LWV 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 LT04 LWV find?
LT04 LWV passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced.

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