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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 CWTMOT history

LB04 CWT is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 62,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
62,207 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 CWT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 CWT was last recorded at 62,207 miles on 5 May 2026, 2,721 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jun 2022: 21,792 miles, lower than 49,550 miles on 21 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,486 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,721 miles
Average per year
2,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,207 miles
  • 2025 – 59,486 miles
  • 2024 – 56,791 miles
  • 2023 – 53,836 miles
  • 2022 – 51,792 miles
  • 2021 – 49,550 miles
  • 2020 – 47,504 miles
  • 2019 – 42,310 miles
  • 2018 – 38,481 miles
  • 2017 – 35,820 miles
  • 2016 – 33,438 miles
  • 2015 – 30,456 miles
  • 2014 – 27,514 miles
  • 2013 – 25,234 miles
  • 2012 – 23,483 miles
  • 2011 – 21,028 miles
  • 2010 – 19,147 miles
  • 2009 – 16,705 miles
  • 2008 – 14,601 miles
  • 2007 – 11,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,207 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer CV gaiter has a small split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Headlight glazed over but still has beam pattern

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 26 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,207 miles (+2,721)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    375009228121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass59,486 miles (+2,695)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    59,486 miles
    Test number
    392300514395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass56,791 miles (+2,955)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    56,791 miles
    Test number
    719365754764
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass53,836 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,836 miles
    Test number
    846354687373
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail53,835 miles (+2,043)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,835 miles
    Test number
    409063050007
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass51,792 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    51,792 miles
    Test number
    878523544460
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail21,792 miles (-27,758)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,792 miles
    Test number
    100592546231
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass49,550 miles (+2,046)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    49,550 miles
    Test number
    590142270141
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Pass47,504 miles (+5,194)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    47,504 miles
    Test number
    386445445623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,310 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    42,310 miles
    Test number
    252220228773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV gaiter has a small split

  11. Fail42,310 miles (+3,829)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,310 miles
    Test number
    855818666430
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV gaiter has a small split

  12. Pass38,481 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,481 miles
    Test number
    575539375034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre seperating
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked outside of swept area

  13. Fail38,481 miles (+2,661)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,481 miles
    Test number
    750856046692
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly

  14. Pass35,820 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2018
    Odometer
    35,820 miles
    Test number
    590976269735
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight glazed over but still has beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slight roughness
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked at bottom

  15. Fail35,818 miles (+2,380)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,818 miles
    Test number
    823325821680
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlight glazed over but still has beam pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slight roughness
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracking on tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked at bottom

  16. Pass33,438 miles (+2,982)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    33,438 miles
    Test number
    370512138495
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked. offside rear tyre slightly damaged.

  17. Pass30,456 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,456 miles
    Test number
    239712015127
    • NoteCrack at bottom of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail30,456 miles (+2,942)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,456 miles
    Test number
    737231515125
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteCrack at bottom of windscreen but not affecting drivers view of the road
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass27,514 miles (+2,280)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2015
    Odometer
    27,514 miles
    Test number
    116307394475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has minor seperation on the tread

  20. Pass25,234 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2014
    Odometer
    25,234 miles
    Test number
    338679293004
    • NoteNsf tyre worn to 2.5mm

  21. Fail25,234 miles (+1,751)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,234 miles
    Test number
    388868593084
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteNsf tyre worn to 2.5mm
    • NoteO/s mirror unit indicator cracked but working fine at time of mot

  22. Pass23,483 miles (+2,455)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,483 miles
    Test number
    226094212491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,028 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    21,028 miles
    Test number
    208811411444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass19,147 miles (+2,442)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    19,147 miles
    Test number
    363045220164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,705 miles (+2,104)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,705 miles
    Test number
    960396609129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass14,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    14,601 miles
    Test number
    120035518139
    • 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)

  27. Fail14,601 miles (+2,690)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,601 miles
    Test number
    224425118195
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • 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)

  28. Pass11,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    11,911 miles
    Test number
    740096817165
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LB04 CWT

Does LB04 CWT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 CWT is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 CWT?
The MOT on LB04 CWT is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 CWT done?
LB04 CWT was recorded at 62,207 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 2,644 miles a year.
Has LB04 CWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 CWT has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 CWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jun 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 CWT find?
LB04 CWT passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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