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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LB04 BWLMOT history

LB04 BWL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 122,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2022
Mileage
122,443 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,504 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 BWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
14 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2022 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 BWL was last recorded at 122,443 miles on 19 Oct 2022, 18,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,670 miles · 22 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
18,773 miles
Average per year
6,504 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 122,443 miles
  • 2021 – 103,670 miles
  • 2020 – 84,355 miles
  • 2019 – 82,119 miles
  • 2018 – 75,787 miles
  • 2017 – 70,733 miles
  • 2015 – 64,772 miles
  • 2014 – 60,233 miles
  • 2013 – 55,707 miles
  • 2012 – 49,514 miles
  • 2011 – 43,850 miles
  • 2010 – 37,198 miles
  • 2009 – 34,002 miles
  • 2008 – 27,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail122,443 miles
  • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail122,443 miles (+18,773)2 dangerous10 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,443 miles
    Test number
    363522688032
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess dog bone (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Pass103,670 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    103,670 miles
    Test number
    561966329344
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail103,669 miles (+19,314)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,669 miles
    Test number
    821754331556
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,355 miles (+2,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    84,355 miles
    Test number
    968073407507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass82,119 miles (+6,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    82,119 miles
    Test number
    229772393297
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass75,787 miles (+905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    385198066204
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass74,882 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    74,882 miles
    Test number
    920213525740
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr & osr (2.7.3)

  8. Fail74,882 miles (+4,149)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,882 miles
    Test number
    231613148265
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust system not adequately supported box rubber mount (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil nsr & osr (2.7.3)

  9. Pass70,733 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    70,733 miles
    Test number
    353299946444
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  10. Fail70,733 miles (+5,961)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,733 miles
    Test number
    491827873944
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  11. Pass64,772 miles (+4,539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    262907205748
    • AdvisoryFront disks and pads worn osr tyre wall has damage but not to courds
    • AdvisorySlight exaust blow osf tyre worn on edge body damaged

  12. Pass60,233 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    60,233 miles
    Test number
    589335234314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail60,233 miles (+4,526)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,233 miles
    Test number
    427667384285
    • FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEPC LIGHT WAS ON AT START OF TEST THEN WENT OUT AND STAYED OFF.

  14. Pass55,707 miles (+6,193)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,707 miles
    Test number
    547042113137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    195328032173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,514 miles (+5,664)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,514 miles
    Test number
    285757932464
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  17. Pass43,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    929196431116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,850 miles (+6,652)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,850 miles
    Test number
    115073731150
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass37,198 miles (+3,196)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,198 miles
    Test number
    394592530152
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  20. Pass34,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    34,002 miles
    Test number
    862057049180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,002 miles (+6,074)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,002 miles
    Test number
    842378339106
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass27,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    27,928 miles
    Test number
    710018598032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail27,928 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,928 miles
    Test number
    943858398087
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB04 BWL

Does LB04 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 BWL expired on 24 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 BWL?
The MOT on LB04 BWL expired on 24 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 BWL done?
LB04 BWL was recorded at 122,443 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2022, an average of 6,504 miles a year.
Has LB04 BWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 BWL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 BWL 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 BWL find?
LB04 BWL failed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2022 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both side; nearside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; emissions not tested, and 22 more.

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