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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LX04 HPEMOT history

LX04 HPE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2025.

LX04 HPE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2026
Mileage
169,472 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 HPE
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
13 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 HPE was last recorded at 169,472 miles on 13 Jun 2025, 8,769 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,703 miles · 26 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
8,769 miles
Average per year
7,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,472 miles
  • 2024 – 160,703 miles
  • 2023 – 152,041 miles
  • 2022 – 147,238 miles
  • 2021 – 144,136 miles
  • 2020 – 136,576 miles
  • 2019 – 128,301 miles
  • 2018 – 118,013 miles
  • 2017 – 103,002 miles
  • 2016 – 85,067 miles
  • 2015 – 82,386 miles
  • 2014 – 73,112 miles
  • 2013 – 64,141 miles
  • 2012 – 63,092 miles
  • 2011 – 59,930 miles
  • 2010 – 50,705 miles
  • 2008 – 39,906 miles
  • 2007 – 30,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,472 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (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.

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,472 miles (+8,769)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    169,472 miles
    Test number
    339887367433
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,703 miles (+8,662)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    160,703 miles
    Test number
    392431958707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass152,041 miles (+4,803)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,041 miles
    Test number
    513788385417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,238 miles (+3,102)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,238 miles
    Test number
    299967378565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass144,136 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    144,136 miles
    Test number
    276576578904
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi-pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail144,132 miles (+7,556)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,132 miles
    Test number
    249273136902
    • 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 Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass136,576 miles (+146)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,576 miles
    Test number
    156590628657
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail136,430 miles (+8,129)3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,430 miles
    Test number
    808522100985
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear consort bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear consort bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,301 miles
    Test number
    274272497934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail128,301 miles (+10,288)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,301 miles
    Test number
    737310775998
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside lens opaque (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass118,013 miles (+184)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,013 miles
    Test number
    208345570055
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

  12. Fail117,829 miles (+14,827)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,829 miles
    Test number
    623156878529
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass103,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    214991429601
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

  14. Fail103,002 miles (+291)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,002 miles
    Test number
    337976960138
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside and nearside (1.7.5a)

  15. Fail102,711 miles (+17,644)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,711 miles
    Test number
    313932581681
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEML On
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Pass85,067 miles (+2,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,067 miles
    Test number
    698818216072
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass82,386 miles (+9,274)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    82,386 miles
    Test number
    206015215424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass73,112 miles (+559)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    73,112 miles
    Test number
    275833214164
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail72,553 miles (+8,412)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,553 miles
    Test number
    646603794018
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  20. Pass64,141 miles (+1,049)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    64,141 miles
    Test number
    546698393014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,092 miles (+3,162)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    63,092 miles
    Test number
    628392052171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,930 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    59,930 miles
    Test number
    229106361099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,930 miles (+9,225)7 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,930 miles
    Test number
    578706261028
    • FailureBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNear side rear lamp lens damaged

  24. Pass50,705 miles (+10,799)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,705 miles
    Test number
    781958810012
    • NoteFront number plate starting to deteriate
    • NoteNear side rear lamp lens cracked
    • NoteOff side rear tyre worn on inner edge

  25. Pass39,906 miles (+9,429)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,906 miles
    Test number
    801625228370
    • NoteFront and rear no plates slihtly faded
    • NoteMarks to n/s body
    • NoteNail in rear o/s tyre tread
    • NoteNoise from gearbox
    • NoteScratch to bonnet hole in clear rear n/s light cover damage to r/n/s and rear bumper
    • NoteScratches to o/s body
    • NoteSlight blow from exhaust pipe baffles slightly ratteling

  26. Pass30,477 miles (+4,996)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    30,477 miles
    Test number
    292244207305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,481 miles
    Test number
    342579587035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 HPE

Does LX04 HPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX04 HPE expired on 25 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX04 HPE?
The MOT on LX04 HPE expired on 25 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX04 HPE done?
LX04 HPE was recorded at 169,472 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2025, an average of 7,909 miles a year.
Has LX04 HPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 HPE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LX04 HPE 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 LX04 HPE find?
LX04 HPE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside front lower anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; offside headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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