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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LB04 SHZMOT history

LB04 SHZ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 86,613 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
86,613 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,137 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 SHZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 SHZ was last recorded at 86,613 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 10,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,266 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,347 miles
Average per year
4,137 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 86,613 miles
  • 2024 – 76,266 miles
  • 2023 – 70,986 miles
  • 2022 – 58,846 miles
  • 2021 – 46,980 miles
  • 2020 – 35,353 miles
  • 2019 – 34,439 miles
  • 2018 – 33,380 miles
  • 2017 – 30,560 miles
  • 2016 – 30,090 miles
  • 2015 – 28,265 miles
  • 2014 – 26,416 miles
  • 2013 – 23,559 miles
  • 2012 – 20,897 miles
  • 2011 – 18,422 miles
  • 2010 – 15,582 miles
  • 2009 – 13,880 miles
  • 2007 – 9,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,613 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,613 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    86,613 miles
    Test number
    238387708936
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail86,612 miles (+10,346)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,612 miles
    Test number
    748085994682
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass76,266 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    76,266 miles
    Test number
    949797330399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail76,266 miles (+5,280)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,266 miles
    Test number
    498000383678
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront Hand operated control valve connection loose (1.1.5 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,986 miles (+129)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    70,986 miles
    Test number
    412589403226
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail70,857 miles (+12,011)5 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,857 miles
    Test number
    153994594287
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass58,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    58,846 miles
    Test number
    526122643867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail58,846 miles (+11,866)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,846 miles
    Test number
    553467970017
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inside edges

  9. Pass46,980 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,980 miles
    Test number
    185525198778

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail46,980 miles (+11,627)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,980 miles
    Test number
    499734428387
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass35,353 miles (+45)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    35,353 miles
    Test number
    281353049663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail35,308 miles (+869)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,308 miles
    Test number
    687169523429
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high BOTH SIDE FRONT HEAD LAMP (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass34,439 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    681173753096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,439 miles (+1,059)2 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,439 miles
    Test number
    943703962968
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested headlights frosted (4.1.2 (b))

  15. Pass33,380 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,380 miles
    Test number
    326162732648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass30,560 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    30,560 miles
    Test number
    358565150095
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail30,559 miles (+469)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,559 miles
    Test number
    886160395341
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass30,090 miles (+1,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    30,090 miles
    Test number
    583240994213
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass28,265 miles (+1,849)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    28,265 miles
    Test number
    196508465444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass26,416 miles (+2,857)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    26,416 miles
    Test number
    966932374078
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass23,559 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    23,559 miles
    Test number
    199693673043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass20,897 miles (+2,475)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    20,897 miles
    Test number
    826085852055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,422 miles (+2,840)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,422 miles
    Test number
    929616071069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass15,582 miles (+1,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    15,582 miles
    Test number
    212041260091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass13,880 miles (+4,415)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    13,880 miles
    Test number
    903225579006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass9,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    9,465 miles
    Test number
    723245697076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 SHZ

Does LB04 SHZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 SHZ is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB04 SHZ?
The MOT on LB04 SHZ is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 SHZ done?
LB04 SHZ was recorded at 86,613 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 4,137 miles a year.
Has LB04 SHZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 SHZ has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 SHZ 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 SHZ find?
LB04 SHZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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