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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 CXAMOT history

LB04 CXA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 23 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 95,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 May 2027
Mileage
95,780 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,249 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 CXA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 CXA was last recorded at 95,780 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 8,492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,288 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
8,492 miles
Average per year
4,249 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 95,780 miles
  • 2025 – 87,288 miles
  • 2024 – 80,601 miles
  • 2023 – 75,406 miles
  • 2022 – 68,616 miles
  • 2021 – 65,612 miles
  • 2020 – 63,885 miles
  • 2019 – 59,473 miles
  • 2018 – 56,486 miles
  • 2017 – 52,834 miles
  • 2016 – 49,679 miles
  • 2015 – 47,134 miles
  • 2014 – 44,046 miles
  • 2013 – 41,285 miles
  • 2012 – 38,319 miles
  • 2011 – 34,060 miles
  • 2010 – 29,985 miles
  • 2009 – 25,141 miles
  • 2008 – 20,568 miles
  • 2007 – 14,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,780 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

34 tests since 25 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,780 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2027
    Odometer
    95,780 miles
    Test number
    369656245145
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail95,780 miles (+8,492)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,780 miles
    Test number
    115022088863
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass87,288 miles (+6,687)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    87,288 miles
    Test number
    449308692100
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass80,601 miles (+5,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2025
    Odometer
    80,601 miles
    Test number
    278110890330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass75,406 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    75,406 miles
    Test number
    367697518646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail75,405 miles (+6,789)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,405 miles
    Test number
    783157227381
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction INOPERATIVE (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass68,616 miles (+3,004)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,616 miles
    Test number
    181055892001
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass65,612 miles (+1,727)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    65,612 miles
    Test number
    404264262831
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass63,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    868000607403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail63,885 miles (+4,412)3 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,885 miles
    Test number
    764278853853
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass59,473 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    59,473 miles
    Test number
    361062702746
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail59,469 miles (+2,983)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    147070000768
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass56,486 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    56,486 miles
    Test number
    140601222749
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  14. Fail56,474 miles (+3,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,474 miles
    Test number
    485444850967
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
  15. Pass52,834 miles (+3,155)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    52,834 miles
    Test number
    310543476375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    49,679 miles
    Test number
    355660036330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,673 miles (+2,539)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,673 miles
    Test number
    709532881818
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  18. Pass47,134 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    47,134 miles
    Test number
    215574815404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,130 miles (+3,084)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,130 miles
    Test number
    416883915195
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  20. Pass44,046 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    44,046 miles
    Test number
    409760974073
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  21. Fail44,043 miles (+2,758)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,043 miles
    Test number
    128509564060
    • 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)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
  22. Pass41,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    41,285 miles
    Test number
    986007163066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,281 miles (+2,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,281 miles
    Test number
    127627063019
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
  24. Pass38,319 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    965589372008
    • NoteADVISE. Unable to see rear inner brake pads
  25. Fail38,319 miles (+4,259)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,319 miles
    Test number
    757379972053
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteADVISE. Unable to see rear inner brake pads
  26. Pass34,060 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    635011781033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail34,060 miles (+4,075)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,060 miles
    Test number
    465730081033
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
  28. Pass29,985 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    29,985 miles
    Test number
    184797670438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass25,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    25,141 miles
    Test number
    560891279027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail25,141 miles (+4,573)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,141 miles
    Test number
    694870879022
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  31. Pass20,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    20,568 miles
    Test number
    231526118164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail20,568 miles (+5,580)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,568 miles
    Test number
    413696818174
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  33. Pass14,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    14,988 miles
    Test number
    163725517155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail14,988 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,988 miles
    Test number
    771555517182
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LB04 CXA

Does LB04 CXA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 CXA is valid until 23 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 CXA?
The MOT on LB04 CXA is valid until 23 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 CXA done?
LB04 CXA was recorded at 95,780 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,249 miles a year.
Has LB04 CXA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 CXA has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 CXA 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 CXA find?
LB04 CXA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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