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2004 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LS04KXJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2004
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 07 Jun 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
16 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 149,247 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (as marked) (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on inner edge and nail in tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,882 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion underside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Outer Outer sill showing signs of corrosion
- Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 146,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened General corrosion underside of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Outer Outer sill showing signs of corrosion
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 145,084 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 145,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,855 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,123 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
10 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 141,122 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
6 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,295 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,447 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2021 7 Jun 202610 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,096 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
9 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,095 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
23 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 128,541 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2019 7 Jun 202622 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 128,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
16 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,020 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2018 7 Jun 202626 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 114,466 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2017 7 Jun 202625 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 114,459 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect n/s and o/s deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
19 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 106,499 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2016 7 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 98,954 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2015 7 Jun 202611 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,766 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,455 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jan 2013 7 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
14 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,584 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2012 7 Jun 20268 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,514 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,723 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2010 7 Jun 202617 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,720 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2009 7 Jun 202612 Apr 2008
Fail
Mileage: 47,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
23 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,984 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2008 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS04KXJ was registered on 2004-04-26
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