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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 RXLMOT history

LB04 RXL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2021 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 202,034 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2021
Mileage
202,034 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 RXL
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 15 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 RXL was last recorded at 202,034 miles on 13 Dec 2021, 7,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,843 miles · 14 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
7,191 miles
Average per year
9,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 202,034 miles
  • 2020 – 194,843 miles
  • 2019 – 187,877 miles
  • 2018 – 180,512 miles
  • 2017 – 174,927 miles
  • 2016 – 169,201 miles
  • 2015 – 160,312 miles
  • 2014 – 151,197 miles
  • 2013 – 140,040 miles
  • 2012 – 130,836 miles
  • 2011 – 119,836 miles
  • 2010 – 107,892 miles
  • 2009 – 97,454 miles
  • 2008 – 85,938 miles
  • 2007 – 68,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,034 miles
  • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
  • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCannot open boot

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,034 miles (+7,191)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,034 miles
    Test number
    346073067154
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCannot open boot

  2. Pass194,843 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    194,843 miles
    Test number
    644682957791
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres have slight cracks on tread area
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output recommend clean and polish (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak under engine area

  3. Fail194,843 miles (+6,966)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,843 miles
    Test number
    624938431237
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Both tyres have slight cracks on tread area
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output recommend clean and polish (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak under engine area

  4. Pass187,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    187,877 miles
    Test number
    563302069660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail187,877 miles (+7,365)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,877 miles
    Test number
    337088342972
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass180,512 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    180,512 miles
    Test number
    170963342823
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Fail180,512 miles (+5,585)2 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,512 miles
    Test number
    135946980511
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  8. Pass174,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    174,927 miles
    Test number
    311761457667
    • AdvisoryOffside front window not working
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade is split

  9. Fail174,927 miles (+5,726)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,927 miles
    Test number
    178479493828
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside front window not working
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade is split

  10. Pass169,201 miles (+8,889)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,201 miles
    Test number
    744722902836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear TYRE HAS CRACKES ON SIDEWALL AND TREAD
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK UNDER ENGINE AREA
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  11. Pass160,312 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    160,312 miles
    Test number
    377185515484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend renewal with next pad change (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail160,312 miles (+9,115)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,312 miles
    Test number
    277024185264
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to legal limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Recommend renewal with next pad change (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass151,197 miles (+11,157)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    151,197 miles
    Test number
    645263224354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake discs are in poor condition/rusty

  14. Pass140,040 miles (+9,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    140,040 miles
    Test number
    958866723363
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass130,836 miles (+11,000)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    130,836 miles
    Test number
    396235822307
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads are wearing a little low

  16. Fail119,836 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,836 miles
    Test number
    299185821371
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  17. Pass119,836 miles (+11,944)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    119,836 miles
    Test number
    769255921385
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  18. Pass107,892 miles (+10,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    107,892 miles
    Test number
    544867020354
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass97,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,454 miles
    Test number
    202154829304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,454 miles (+11,516)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,454 miles
    Test number
    333214729309
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  21. Pass85,938 miles (+17,365)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    85,938 miles
    Test number
    703316028336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass68,573 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    68,573 miles
    Test number
    482863987209
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail68,572 miles5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,572 miles
    Test number
    420201387250
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB04 RXL

Does LB04 RXL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 RXL expired on 15 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 RXL?
The MOT on LB04 RXL expired on 15 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 RXL done?
LB04 RXL was recorded at 202,034 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2021, an average of 9,411 miles a year.
Has LB04 RXL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 RXL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 RXL 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 RXL find?
LB04 RXL failed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects and 8 advisories: brake servo inoperative; front bumper insecure; headlamp lens seriously defective both, and 11 more.

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