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Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 GKLMOT history

LB04 GKL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,189 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Aug 2027
Mileage
168,189 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 GKL
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
28 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 GKL was last recorded at 168,189 miles on 15 Aug 2026, 224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Apr 2016: 20,114 miles, lower than 110,307 miles on 8 Apr 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
167,965 miles · 7 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
224 miles
Average per year
7,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,189 miles
  • 2025 – 167,965 miles
  • 2024 – 167,802 miles
  • 2022 – 166,895 miles
  • 2021 – 166,024 miles
  • 2020 – 163,385 miles
  • 2019 – 159,015 miles
  • 2018 – 141,530 miles
  • 2017 – 131,080 miles
  • 2016 – 20,114 miles
  • 2015 – 110,307 miles
  • 2014 – 100,690 miles
  • 2013 – 90,769 miles
  • 2012 – 82,517 miles
  • 2011 – 74,490 miles
  • 2010 – 63,326 miles
  • 2009 – 52,333 miles
  • 2008 – 42,776 miles
  • 2007 – 30,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,189 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2016

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,189 miles (+224)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    168,189 miles
    Test number
    187885325818
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass167,965 miles (+163)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    167,965 miles
    Test number
    243601904553
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass167,802 miles (+907)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    167,802 miles
    Test number
    273244596576
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass166,895 miles (+871)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    166,895 miles
    Test number
    611261536977
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass166,024 miles (+2,639)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    166,024 miles
    Test number
    446455819873
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass163,385 miles (+4,370)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    163,385 miles
    Test number
    892170999556
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass159,015 miles (+11,247)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    159,015 miles
    Test number
    627079943913
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,768 miles (+6,238)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    147,768 miles
    Test number
    392508996414
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  9. Pass141,530 miles (+10,450)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    141,530 miles
    Test number
    286440798086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass131,080 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    131,080 miles
    Test number
    772949857794
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  11. Fail131,080 miles (+110,966)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,080 miles
    Test number
    689259804612
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  12. Pass20,114 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    20,114 miles
    Test number
    123812196658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail20,114 miles (-90,193)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,114 miles
    Test number
    548987714672
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,307 miles (+9,617)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,307 miles
    Test number
    359458095040
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  15. Pass100,690 miles (+9,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,690 miles
    Test number
    479811194006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass90,769 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    90,769 miles
    Test number
    228542583038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail90,767 miles (+8,250)3 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,767 miles
    Test number
    735761783081
    • 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 rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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 Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • NoteEml on
    • NotePad warning lamp on

  18. Pass82,517 miles (+8,027)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    82,517 miles
    Test number
    255343082064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  19. Pass74,490 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,490 miles
    Test number
    369876891089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail74,490 miles (+11,164)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,490 miles
    Test number
    589366791068
    • 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass63,326 miles (+10,993)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,326 miles
    Test number
    733602800195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    52,333 miles
    Test number
    682423299047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail52,331 miles (+9,555)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,331 miles
    Test number
    734713499043
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass42,776 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    42,776 miles
    Test number
    693757908198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvanced wear to front brake pads

  25. Fail42,772 miles (+12,312)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,772 miles
    Test number
    230432408493
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvanced wear to front brake pads

  26. Pass30,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,460 miles
    Test number
    930602487034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 GKL

Does LB04 GKL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 GKL is valid until 14 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 GKL?
The MOT on LB04 GKL is valid until 14 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 GKL done?
LB04 GKL was recorded at 168,189 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2026, an average of 7,100 miles a year.
Has LB04 GKL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 GKL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LB04 GKL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Apr 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 GKL find?
LB04 GKL passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 11 more.

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