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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LB04 HVLMOT history

LB04 HVL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 93,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
93,079 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,417 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HVL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 HVL was last recorded at 93,079 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 6,031 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,048 miles · 8 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
6,031 miles
Average per year
4,417 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,079 miles
  • 2022 – 87,048 miles
  • 2021 – 86,624 miles
  • 2020 – 86,204 miles
  • 2019 – 83,242 miles
  • 2018 – 74,553 miles
  • 2017 – 72,925 miles
  • 2016 – 69,330 miles
  • 2015 – 63,758 miles
  • 2014 – 59,118 miles
  • 2013 – 56,200 miles
  • 2012 – 52,382 miles
  • 2011 – 48,131 miles
  • 2010 – 40,704 miles
  • 2009 – 34,734 miles
  • 2008 – 24,665 miles
  • 2007 – 19,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,079 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing panel damage but, not sharp edge.
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVarious points of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

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.

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,079 miles (+6,031)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    93,079 miles
    Test number
    716164564228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing panel damage but, not sharp edge.
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively Nearside & Offside. (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside & Offside. (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious points of surface corrosion underneath the vehicle.

  2. Pass87,048 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    87,048 miles
    Test number
    373825626738
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail87,047 miles (+423)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,047 miles
    Test number
    277028904609
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass86,624 miles (+420)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    86,624 miles
    Test number
    613250856765
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass86,204 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    582735445294
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail86,204 miles (+2,962)2 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    142687335320
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective offside & nearside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass83,242 miles (+8,689)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    83,242 miles
    Test number
    701889076563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass74,553 miles (+1,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,553 miles
    Test number
    731179150604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass72,925 miles (+3,595)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    72,925 miles
    Test number
    615595841123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,330 miles (+5,572)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,330 miles
    Test number
    950986762363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass63,758 miles (+4,640)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,758 miles
    Test number
    342075359657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass59,118 miles (+1)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,118 miles
    Test number
    597398844272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges

  13. Fail59,117 miles (+2,917)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,117 miles
    Test number
    335485644424
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

  14. Pass56,200 miles (+3,818)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    185146703294
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have signs of wear on inner edge tread close to legal 1.6m limits!

  15. Pass52,382 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,382 miles
    Test number
    437335202241
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall oil leak from engine

  16. Fail52,381 miles (+4,250)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,381 miles
    Test number
    165725302223
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSmall oil leak from engine

  17. Pass48,131 miles (+7,427)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,131 miles
    Test number
    996192101291
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass40,704 miles (+5,970)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    40,704 miles
    Test number
    330061600292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,734 miles (+10,069)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    34,734 miles
    Test number
    943795799130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass24,665 miles (+4,702)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    24,665 miles
    Test number
    654037908273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass19,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    19,963 miles
    Test number
    472591707181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HVL

Does LB04 HVL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HVL expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HVL?
The MOT on LB04 HVL expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HVL done?
LB04 HVL was recorded at 93,079 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 4,417 miles a year.
Has LB04 HVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HVL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 HVL 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 HVL find?
LB04 HVL passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2023 with 7 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside front coil spring corroded; offside front wing panel damage but, not sharp edge., and 4 more.

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