Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,390 cc
Y4 LFJMOT history
Y4 LFJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2003. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,500 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 6 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 134,500 mi
- At MOT on 26 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,173 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y4 LFJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 1 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 6 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y4 LFJ was last recorded at 134,500 miles on 26 May 2026, 124 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 134,376 miles · 22 May 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 124 miles
- Average per year
- 5,173 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 134,500 miles
- 2025 – 120,029 miles
- 2024 – 116,133 miles
- 2023 – 115,995 miles
- 2022 – 112,844 miles
- 2021 – 111,290 miles
- 2020 – 110,638 miles
- 2019 – 107,425 miles
- 2018 – 104,236 miles
- 2017 – 95,276 miles
- 2016 – 87,180 miles
- 2015 – 83,548 miles
- 2014 – 79,369 miles
- 2013 – 75,086 miles
- 2012 – 67,364 miles
- 2011 – 61,040 miles
- 2010 – 56,323 miles
- 2009 – 49,871 miles
- 2008 – 43,408 miles
- 2007 – 37,174 miles
- 2006 – 30,003 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass134,500 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryExhaust system noisyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026
Exhaust noisy
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2018
Full MOT history
28 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass134,500 miles (+124)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 134,500 miles
- Test number
- 603333053987
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
- AdvisoryExhaust system noisy
Fail134,376 miles (+14,347)6 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,376 miles
- Test number
- 104104784951
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
- AdvisoryExhaust system noisy
Pass120,029 miles (+3,896)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 120,029 miles
- Test number
- 566664455542
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
Pass116,133 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 116,133 miles
- Test number
- 553579936262
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail116,131 miles (+136)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,131 miles
- Test number
- 571325445626
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Pass115,995 miles (+3,151)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 115,995 miles
- Test number
- 293089602403
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass112,844 miles (+1,554)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 112,844 miles
- Test number
- 922232321545
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass111,290 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 111,290 miles
- Test number
- 880187089393
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail111,290 miles (+652)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,290 miles
- Test number
- 946945705339
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass110,638 miles (+3,213)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 110,638 miles
- Test number
- 972808731566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,425 miles (+3,189)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 107,425 miles
- Test number
- 533210071453
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass104,236 miles (+8,960)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 104,236 miles
- Test number
- 189085373697
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,276 miles (+8,096)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 95,276 miles
- Test number
- 385731917242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,180 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 87,180 miles
- Test number
- 205469818885
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail87,180 miles (+3,632)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,180 miles
- Test number
- 666881491324
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)
Pass83,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 83,548 miles
- Test number
- 658650185095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,548 miles (+4,179)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,548 miles
- Test number
- 695420585057
- Repaired at testNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass79,369 miles (+4,283)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 79,369 miles
- Test number
- 985814964026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,086 miles (+7,722)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 75,086 miles
- Test number
- 729263973064
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass67,364 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 67,364 miles
- Test number
- 695468662068
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail67,364 miles (+6,324)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,364 miles
- Test number
- 127448462446
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteEml lamp on
- NoteEngine misfire
Pass61,040 miles (+4,717)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 61,040 miles
- Test number
- 117719561484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,323 miles (+6,452)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 56,323 miles
- Test number
- 852256670030
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass49,871 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 49,871 miles
- Test number
- 491896659001
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine oil low
- NoteFront tyres 3-4mm
Fail49,871 miles (+6,463)1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,871 miles
- Test number
- 933026959091
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine oil low
- NoteFront tyres 3-4mm
Pass43,408 miles (+6,234)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 43,408 miles
- Test number
- 633820868079
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNoise from pully
Pass37,174 miles (+7,171)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 37,174 miles
- Test number
- 542065357005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass30,003 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 30,003 miles
- Test number
- 143173976485
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about Y4 LFJ
- Does Y4 LFJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y4 LFJ is valid until 6 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y4 LFJ?
- The MOT on Y4 LFJ is valid until 6 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y4 LFJ done?
- Y4 LFJ was recorded at 134,500 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 5,173 miles a year.
- Has Y4 LFJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y4 LFJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y4 LFJ 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 Y4 LFJ find?
- Y4 LFJ passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4; exhaust system noisy.
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