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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,595 cc

LB04 BAKMOT history

LB04 BAK is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 151,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
151,953 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,385 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BAK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Oct 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 BAK was last recorded at 151,953 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,938 miles · 23 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
9,385 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,953 miles
  • 2025 – 151,938 miles
  • 2024 – 148,036 miles
  • 2023 – 144,643 miles
  • 2022 – 130,131 miles
  • 2021 – 112,402 miles
  • 2020 – 97,620 miles
  • 2019 – 82,618 miles
  • 2018 – 69,432 miles
  • 2017 – 55,782 miles
  • 2016 – 49,911 miles
  • 2015 – 43,463 miles
  • 2014 – 36,478 miles
  • 2013 – 31,241 miles
  • 2012 – 24,550 miles
  • 2011 – 18,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,953 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))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.

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 13 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,953 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    151,953 miles
    Test number
    914809627596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail151,938 miles (+3,902)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,938 miles
    Test number
    160040361195
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass148,036 miles (+3,393)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,036 miles
    Test number
    658697535703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass144,643 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,643 miles
    Test number
    841493947935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail144,638 miles (+11)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,638 miles
    Test number
    851278010536
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail144,627 miles (+14,496)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,627 miles
    Test number
    916775861912
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,131 miles (+439)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    130,131 miles
    Test number
    449861125226
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake not working at full efficiency

  8. Fail129,692 miles (+17,290)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,692 miles
    Test number
    638974047136
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTPMS lamp illuminated suggesting a tyre under inflated

  9. Pass112,402 miles (+273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    112,402 miles
    Test number
    486098563210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail112,129 miles (+14,509)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,129 miles
    Test number
    910732498265
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn on inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass97,620 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    686411812562
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail97,620 miles (+15,002)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,620 miles
    Test number
    465282726802
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass82,618 miles (+13,186)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,618 miles
    Test number
    775843963758
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs worn on inside surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass69,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    69,432 miles
    Test number
    998049762167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail69,432 miles (+13,650)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,432 miles
    Test number
    668638849503
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass55,782 miles (+5,871)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    55,782 miles
    Test number
    940055096578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    49,911 miles
    Test number
    452146938091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail49,911 miles (+6,448)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,911 miles
    Test number
    603175384399
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass43,463 miles (+6,985)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    43,463 miles
    Test number
    326599334329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass36,478 miles (+5,237)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    669020094242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,241 miles (+6,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,241 miles
    Test number
    877774173232
    • 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)

  22. Pass24,550 miles (+6,184)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    24,550 miles
    Test number
    685626582271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    18,366 miles
    Test number
    345356881276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 BAK

Does LB04 BAK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 BAK is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BAK?
The MOT on LB04 BAK is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 BAK done?
LB04 BAK was recorded at 151,953 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 9,385 miles a year.
Has LB04 BAK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BAK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 BAK 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 LB04 BAK find?
LB04 BAK passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; offside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect.

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