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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 MDJMOT history

LB04 MDJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 185,341 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Mar 2023
Mileage
185,341 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2022
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
10,045 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 MDJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 MDJ was last recorded at 185,341 miles on 12 Mar 2022, 5,009 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,332 miles · 4 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
5,009 miles
Average per year
10,045 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 185,341 miles
  • 2021 – 180,332 miles
  • 2020 – 175,090 miles
  • 2019 – 166,536 miles
  • 2018 – 155,618 miles
  • 2017 – 145,389 miles
  • 2016 – 136,543 miles
  • 2015 – 131,335 miles
  • 2014 – 126,869 miles
  • 2013 – 114,211 miles
  • 2012 – 101,530 miles
  • 2011 – 87,995 miles
  • 2010 – 75,210 miles
  • 2009 – 62,585 miles
  • 2008 – 48,729 miles
  • 2007 – 35,675 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,341 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

19 tests since 18 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,341 miles (+5,009)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    185,341 miles
    Test number
    608637968166
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,332 miles15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    180,332 miles
    Test number
    768755915944
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Fail180,331 miles (+5,241)1 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,331 miles
    Test number
    852498980463
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge excessive (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  4. Pass175,090 miles (+8,554)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    175,090 miles
    Test number
    175827978888
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass166,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    166,536 miles
    Test number
    324413478682
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Fail166,536 miles (+10,918)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,536 miles
    Test number
    911783311963
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seal damaged (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  7. Pass155,618 miles (+10,229)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    155,618 miles
    Test number
    289067127831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,389 miles (+8,846)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,389 miles
    Test number
    491742226517
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  9. Pass136,543 miles (+5,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,543 miles
    Test number
    122285531971
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Pass131,335 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    131,335 miles
    Test number
    588900305103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,869 miles (+12,658)1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,869 miles
    Test number
    489654704157
    • NoteRear number plate, fading/water ingree into plate.

  12. Pass114,211 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,211 miles
    Test number
    409693693085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail114,211 miles (+12,681)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,211 miles
    Test number
    895172793078
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass101,530 miles (+13,535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    101,530 miles
    Test number
    897973502169
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass87,995 miles (+12,785)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,995 miles
    Test number
    536370391027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass75,210 miles (+12,625)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    75,210 miles
    Test number
    864108790009
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low.will need replacing soon.
    • NoteWater starting to ingress in front and rear number plates.will need changing at some point.

  17. Pass62,585 miles (+13,856)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,585 miles
    Test number
    140319499420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass48,729 miles (+13,054)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    48,729 miles
    Test number
    114629298424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,675 miles
    Test number
    530568707153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 MDJ

Does LB04 MDJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 MDJ expired on 11 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 MDJ?
The MOT on LB04 MDJ expired on 11 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 MDJ done?
LB04 MDJ was recorded at 185,341 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2022, an average of 10,045 miles a year.
Has LB04 MDJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 MDJ has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 MDJ 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 MDJ find?
LB04 MDJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2022 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides, and 2 more.

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