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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LB04 HXLMOT history

LB04 HXL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 48,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
48,602 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,098 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 HXL
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
25 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 HXL was last recorded at 48,602 miles on 22 May 2026, 1,201 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,401 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,201 miles
Average per year
2,098 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 48,602 miles
  • 2025 – 47,401 miles
  • 2024 – 46,017 miles
  • 2023 – 44,785 miles
  • 2022 – 43,843 miles
  • 2021 – 42,455 miles
  • 2020 – 41,158 miles
  • 2019 – 39,780 miles
  • 2018 – 38,882 miles
  • 2017 – 36,780 miles
  • 2016 – 34,956 miles
  • 2015 – 31,613 miles
  • 2014 – 28,472 miles
  • 2013 – 24,900 miles
  • 2012 – 22,102 miles
  • 2011 – 18,412 miles
  • 2010 – 13,656 miles
  • 2009 – 12,079 miles
  • 2008 – 10,494 miles
  • 2007 – 8,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail48,602 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail48,602 miles (+1,201)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,602 miles
    Test number
    773727773235
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass47,401 miles (+1,384)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    47,401 miles
    Test number
    665492634933
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and nearside rear (195/65R15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass46,017 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    107039137216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over ten years old

  4. Fail46,017 miles (+1,232)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,017 miles
    Test number
    939393967130
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over ten years old

  5. Pass44,785 miles (+942)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    44,785 miles
    Test number
    318211112750
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres over 10yrs old (195/6515)

  6. Pass43,843 miles (+1,388)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    43,843 miles
    Test number
    345897633226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front window inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower suspension arm has surface corrossion

  7. Pass42,455 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    42,455 miles
    Test number
    855383317818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail42,432 miles (+1,274)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,432 miles
    Test number
    654499719084
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread grooves (195/6515) (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass41,158 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    41,158 miles
    Test number
    527097295031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail40,952 miles (+1,172)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,952 miles
    Test number
    422313963991
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass39,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    39,780 miles
    Test number
    726595963747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail39,780 miles (+898)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,780 miles
    Test number
    546758635047
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass38,882 miles (+2,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    38,882 miles
    Test number
    954773024546
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  14. Pass36,780 miles (+1,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    36,780 miles
    Test number
    323360573170
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass34,956 miles (+3,343)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    34,956 miles
    Test number
    294801518950
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass31,613 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    31,613 miles
    Test number
    156506525128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass28,472 miles (+3,572)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    28,472 miles
    Test number
    295555834408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,900 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    24,900 miles
    Test number
    788356533178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail24,883 miles (+2,781)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,883 miles
    Test number
    409205033163
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOff side front tyre has minor seperation of the tread but not yet deep enough to reach the chords

  20. Pass22,102 miles (+3,690)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    22,102 miles
    Test number
    736142832167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass18,412 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    18,412 miles
    Test number
    746449031132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail18,412 miles (+4,756)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,412 miles
    Test number
    526972631115
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass13,656 miles (+1,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2011
    Odometer
    13,656 miles
    Test number
    381686320102
    • NoteAir bag light is on

  24. Pass12,079 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2010
    Odometer
    12,079 miles
    Test number
    420983739182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail12,079 miles (+1,585)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,079 miles
    Test number
    421313739193
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on

  26. Pass10,494 miles (+1,807)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    10,494 miles
    Test number
    561503748108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass8,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    8,687 miles
    Test number
    180414437149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 HXL

Does LB04 HXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 HXL expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 HXL?
The MOT on LB04 HXL expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 HXL done?
LB04 HXL was recorded at 48,602 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 2,098 miles a year.
Has LB04 HXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 HXL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 HXL 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 HXL find?
LB04 HXL failed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 3 major defects, 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamp; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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