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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LB04 JYJMOT history

LB04 JYJ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 135,259 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
135,259 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 JYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 JYJ was last recorded at 135,259 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 6,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,624 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,635 miles
Average per year
5,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,259 miles
  • 2025 – 128,624 miles
  • 2024 – 120,449 miles
  • 2023 – 111,784 miles
  • 2022 – 103,468 miles
  • 2021 – 94,059 miles
  • 2020 – 86,399 miles
  • 2019 – 82,770 miles
  • 2018 – 78,425 miles
  • 2017 – 75,665 miles
  • 2016 – 72,298 miles
  • 2015 – 68,248 miles
  • 2014 – 65,396 miles
  • 2013 – 62,523 miles
  • 2012 – 59,864 miles
  • 2011 – 55,031 miles
  • 2010 – 50,726 miles
  • 2009 – 41,731 miles
  • 2008 – 37,146 miles
  • 2007 – 28,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,259 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Central Front secondary bonnet catch sticking in the open position

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges badly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,259 miles (+6,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    135,259 miles
    Test number
    333926128210
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,624 miles (+36)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    128,624 miles
    Test number
    144718604621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail128,588 miles (+8,139)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,588 miles
    Test number
    858944016577
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass120,449 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    120,449 miles
    Test number
    519233054611
    • AdvisoryCentral Front secondary bonnet catch sticking in the open position
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail120,417 miles (+8,633)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,417 miles
    Test number
    676018969583
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front secondary bonnet catch sticking in the open position
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer edges badly worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,784 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,784 miles
    Test number
    230698163594
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail111,784 miles (+8,316)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,784 miles
    Test number
    815761101800
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass103,468 miles (+9,409)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    103,468 miles
    Test number
    515173682022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,059 miles (+7,660)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,059 miles
    Test number
    775744603656
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass86,399 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,399 miles
    Test number
    821078258498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,398 miles (+3,628)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    459977671522
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

  12. Pass82,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,770 miles
    Test number
    602977614655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail82,770 miles (+4,345)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,770 miles
    Test number
    707440686769
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass78,425 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    78,425 miles
    Test number
    775434067762

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,665 miles (+3,367)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    75,665 miles
    Test number
    235802027401
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass72,298 miles (+4,050)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    72,298 miles
    Test number
    564537388665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    160992591994
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail68,248 miles (+2,852)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,248 miles
    Test number
    131023297833
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass65,396 miles (+2,873)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    65,396 miles
    Test number
    565037614391
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  20. Pass62,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    62,523 miles
    Test number
    176016633379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. FailMileage not read4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    328191133339
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine diagnostic warning lamp is on.

  22. Pass59,864 miles (+4,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    59,864 miles
    Test number
    527245102338
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass55,031 miles (+4,305)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    55,031 miles
    Test number
    469445501394
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass50,726 miles (+8,995)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    50,726 miles
    Test number
    412476510349
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass41,731 miles (+4,585)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,731 miles
    Test number
    920157309312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    282948518355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail37,146 miles (+9,110)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    734558518336
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteFront wiper blades starting to smear

  28. Pass28,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    28,036 miles
    Test number
    791786927387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 JYJ

Does LB04 JYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 JYJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 JYJ?
The MOT on LB04 JYJ is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 JYJ done?
LB04 JYJ was recorded at 135,259 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 5,701 miles a year.
Has LB04 JYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 JYJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 JYJ 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 JYJ find?
LB04 JYJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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