Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LB04 RYLMOT history
LB04 RYL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 143,020 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 143,020 mi
- At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 15 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,237 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB04 RYL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 21 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB04 RYL was last recorded at 143,020 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 142,730 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 290 miles
- Average per year
- 8,237 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 143,020 miles
- 2024 – 138,659 miles
- 2023 – 128,052 miles
- 2022 – 115,130 miles
- 2021 – 87,846 miles
- 2020 – 81,596 miles
- 2018 – 81,112 miles
- 2017 – 70,693 miles
- 2016 – 63,176 miles
- 2015 – 54,699 miles
- 2014 – 46,920 miles
- 2013 – 37,129 miles
- 2012 – 28,866 miles
- 2011 – 22,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass143,020 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,020 miles (+290)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 143,020 miles
- Test number
- 453255006929
- 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))
Fail142,730 miles (+4,071)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,730 miles
- Test number
- 541319805938
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Pass138,659 miles (+255)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 138,659 miles
- Test number
- 783545893639
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Fail138,404 miles (+10,352)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,404 miles
- Test number
- 113376211113
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
Pass128,052 miles (+12,922)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 128,052 miles
- Test number
- 202875249890
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,130 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 115,130 miles
- Test number
- 266494213933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,114 miles (+15,004)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,114 miles
- Test number
- 490039731103
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
Pass100,110 miles (+12,264)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 100,110 miles
- Test number
- 730089483848
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass87,846 miles (+6,250)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 87,846 miles
- Test number
- 899352860228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,596 miles (+484)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 81,596 miles
- Test number
- 802379295834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,112 miles (+10,419)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 81,112 miles
- Test number
- 688090569625
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass70,693 miles (+7,517)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 70,693 miles
- Test number
- 738007518294
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass63,176 miles (+8,477)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 63,176 miles
- Test number
- 111366303460
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,699 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 54,699 miles
- Test number
- 689926705169
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside rear tyres (splits in tread not showing cords)
Fail54,699 miles (+7,779)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,699 miles
- Test number
- 468456805169
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOffside rear tyres (splits in tread not showing cords)
Pass46,920 miles (+9,791)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 46,920 miles
- Test number
- 735856104111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,129 miles (+8,263)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 37,129 miles
- Test number
- 775940003113
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass28,866 miles (+6,656)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 28,866 miles
- Test number
- 465181412161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 22,210 miles
- Test number
- 228790411488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB04 RYL
- Does LB04 RYL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 RYL is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB04 RYL?
- The MOT on LB04 RYL is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB04 RYL done?
- LB04 RYL was recorded at 143,020 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 8,237 miles a year.
- Has LB04 RYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB04 RYL has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB04 RYL 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 RYL find?
- LB04 RYL passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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