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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 SSUMOT history

LB04 SSU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 82,435 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
82,435 mi
At MOT on 28 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 SSU
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
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 SSU was last recorded at 82,435 miles on 28 Jul 2026, 1,619 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
80,816 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,619 miles
Average per year
2,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,435 miles
  • 2025 – 80,816 miles
  • 2024 – 78,710 miles
  • 2023 – 77,644 miles
  • 2022 – 76,179 miles
  • 2021 – 74,500 miles
  • 2020 – 71,777 miles
  • 2019 – 68,352 miles
  • 2018 – 66,943 miles
  • 2017 – 65,837 miles
  • 2016 – 63,608 miles
  • 2015 – 60,122 miles
  • 2014 – 57,333 miles
  • 2013 – 53,833 miles
  • 2012 – 51,851 miles
  • 2011 – 50,358 miles
  • 2010 – 48,177 miles
  • 2009 – 45,855 miles
  • 2008 – 43,718 miles
  • 2007 – 40,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,435 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wing damaged and slightly corroding
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,435 miles (+1,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    82,435 miles
    Test number
    898610777175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer wing damaged and slightly corroding
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass80,816 miles (+2,106)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    80,816 miles
    Test number
    511221406309
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass78,710 miles (+1,066)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    78,710 miles
    Test number
    111147896738
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass77,644 miles (+1,465)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    77,644 miles
    Test number
    963619844075
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass76,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,179 miles
    Test number
    607806161467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail76,179 miles (+1,679)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,179 miles
    Test number
    169017807250
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass74,500 miles (+2,723)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,500 miles
    Test number
    766334205152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass71,777 miles (+3,425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    71,777 miles
    Test number
    963365780157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass68,352 miles (+1,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    68,352 miles
    Test number
    951571168427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCover fitted to engine and to underside of vehicle

  10. Pass66,943 miles (+1,106)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    66,943 miles
    Test number
    463791973353
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly
    • AdvisoryCovers vitted

  11. Pass65,837 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,837 miles
    Test number
    847521516678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Fail65,833 miles (+2,225)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,833 miles
    Test number
    790033211327
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass63,608 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,608 miles
    Test number
    432262190771
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail63,605 miles (+3,483)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,605 miles
    Test number
    538153485192
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass60,122 miles (+2,789)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    60,122 miles
    Test number
    276377405485
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass57,333 miles (+3,500)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,333 miles
    Test number
    255993714430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass53,833 miles (+1,982)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,833 miles
    Test number
    288660603140
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass51,851 miles (+1,493)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,851 miles
    Test number
    299849402447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,358 miles (+2,181)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,358 miles
    Test number
    387618201152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass48,177 miles (+2,322)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,177 miles
    Test number
    260661110472
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass45,855 miles (+2,137)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    45,855 miles
    Test number
    141145709183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,718 miles (+3,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,718 miles
    Test number
    524325518100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass40,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,693 miles
    Test number
    130296607196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 SSU

Does LB04 SSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 SSU is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 SSU?
The MOT on LB04 SSU is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 SSU done?
LB04 SSU was recorded at 82,435 miles at its MOT on 28 Jul 2026, an average of 2,165 miles a year.
Has LB04 SSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 SSU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 SSU 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 SSU find?
LB04 SSU passed its latest MOT on 28 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer wing damaged and slightly corroding; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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