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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 PDZMOT history

LB04 PDZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 253,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2025
Mileage
253,307 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,612 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 PDZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
17 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 PDZ was last recorded at 253,307 miles on 19 Apr 2025, 6,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
246,327 miles · 27 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,980 miles
Average per year
10,612 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 253,307 miles
  • 2024 – 246,327 miles
  • 2023 – 242,999 miles
  • 2022 – 236,128 miles
  • 2021 – 224,620 miles
  • 2020 – 205,908 miles
  • 2019 – 186,071 miles
  • 2018 – 173,219 miles
  • 2017 – 168,191 miles
  • 2016 – 159,776 miles
  • 2015 – 143,255 miles
  • 2014 – 137,225 miles
  • 2013 – 130,407 miles
  • 2012 – 121,276 miles
  • 2011 – 105,703 miles
  • 2010 – 90,128 miles
  • 2009 – 82,547 miles
  • 2008 – 73,161 miles
  • 2007 – 62,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail253,307 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail253,307 miles (+6,980)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,307 miles
    Test number
    159414317768
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass246,327 miles (+3,328)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    246,327 miles
    Test number
    396033370332
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass242,999 miles (+6,871)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    242,999 miles
    Test number
    806614075823
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass236,128 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    236,128 miles
    Test number
    657727784926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail236,119 miles (+11,499)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,119 miles
    Test number
    382228838280
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lamps misted over resulting in no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass224,620 miles (+18,712)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    224,620 miles
    Test number
    829158893674
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted.

  7. Pass205,908 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2021
    Odometer
    205,908 miles
    Test number
    358565805340
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail205,908 miles (+19,837)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,908 miles
    Test number
    681452570989
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass186,071 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2020
    Odometer
    186,071 miles
    Test number
    645388678900
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail186,070 miles (+12,851)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,070 miles
    Test number
    879067277667
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass173,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    173,219 miles
    Test number
    556147049748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail173,218 miles (+5,027)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,218 miles
    Test number
    525000932279
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass168,191 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    168,191 miles
    Test number
    428871752770
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  14. Fail168,191 miles (+8,415)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,191 miles
    Test number
    738443300978
    • 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)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  15. Pass159,776 miles (+16,521)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    159,776 miles
    Test number
    372946906215
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  16. Pass143,255 miles (+6,030)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    143,255 miles
    Test number
    259692565117
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDim beam pattern on faded headlights
    • NoteEngine stabilizer worn
    • NoteO\s front tyre worn and damaged[just passable]

  17. Fail137,225 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,225 miles
    Test number
    795324474115
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass137,225 miles (+6,818)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    137,225 miles
    Test number
    808104674141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass130,407 miles (+9,131)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    130,407 miles
    Test number
    979182493156
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front tyre outer sidewall worn
    • NoteOffside front wing mirror casing damaged

  20. Pass121,276 miles (+15,573)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    121,276 miles
    Test number
    309913872121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass105,703 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    105,703 miles
    Test number
    309212671155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,703 miles (+15,575)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,703 miles
    Test number
    548171771131
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass90,128 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    291613980159
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  24. Fail90,128 miles (+7,581)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,128 miles
    Test number
    280742280135
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth wiper blades split

  25. Pass82,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,547 miles
    Test number
    763255839176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail82,547 miles (+9,386)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,547 miles
    Test number
    813695339199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass73,161 miles (+10,162)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    73,161 miles
    Test number
    184072548155
    • NoteBoth front tyres tread low and worn heavily on inner shoulders.
    • NoteSlight grease residue on NSF outer CV boot.

  28. Pass62,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    62,999 miles
    Test number
    250714237173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 PDZ

Does LB04 PDZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 PDZ expired on 26 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 PDZ?
The MOT on LB04 PDZ expired on 26 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 PDZ done?
LB04 PDZ was recorded at 253,307 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2025, an average of 10,612 miles a year.
Has LB04 PDZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 PDZ has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 PDZ 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 PDZ find?
LB04 PDZ failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2025 with 3 major defects and 6 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault, and 6 more.

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