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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 SSXMOT history

LB04 SSX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 112,717 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
112,717 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 SSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 SSX was last recorded at 112,717 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,715 miles · 9 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,717 miles
  • 2025 – 110,477 miles
  • 2024 – 107,615 miles
  • 2023 – 105,273 miles
  • 2022 – 102,865 miles
  • 2021 – 100,566 miles
  • 2020 – 98,823 miles
  • 2019 – 95,941 miles
  • 2018 – 91,931 miles
  • 2017 – 88,412 miles
  • 2016 – 85,302 miles
  • 2015 – 82,115 miles
  • 2014 – 78,838 miles
  • 2013 – 75,417 miles
  • 2012 – 71,922 miles
  • 2011 – 67,794 miles
  • 2010 – 64,006 miles
  • 2009 – 61,569 miles
  • 2008 – 56,336 miles
  • 2007 – 42,334 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,717 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box in poor conditionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear exhaust in poor condition

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,717 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    112,717 miles
    Test number
    549600789758
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail112,715 miles (+2,238)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,715 miles
    Test number
    968709714434
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box in poor condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass110,477 miles (+2,862)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    110,477 miles
    Test number
    539414802644
    • AdvisoryPower steering rack has slight leak on nearside

  4. Pass107,615 miles (+4)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    107,615 miles
    Test number
    894468161470
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  5. Fail107,611 miles (+2,338)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,611 miles
    Test number
    180587028322
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outers (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  6. Pass105,273 miles (+2,408)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    105,273 miles
    Test number
    547519362734
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust in poor condition

  7. Pass102,865 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    102,865 miles
    Test number
    608293473217
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,845 miles (+2,279)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,845 miles
    Test number
    385903253497
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass100,566 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    100,566 miles
    Test number
    391983481239
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail100,563 miles (+1,740)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,563 miles
    Test number
    334676610280
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass98,823 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    98,823 miles
    Test number
    569841699427
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  12. Fail98,823 miles (+2,882)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,823 miles
    Test number
    133461208471
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer in poor condition

  13. Pass95,941 miles (+4,010)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    95,941 miles
    Test number
    436940325198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass91,931 miles (+3,519)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    91,931 miles
    Test number
    661993534666
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition and has minor leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside outer driveshaft gaiter in poor condition
    • AdvisorySlightly play in steering rack on offside

  15. Pass88,412 miles (+3,110)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    88,412 miles
    Test number
    369789090852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass85,302 miles (+3,187)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    85,302 miles
    Test number
    392549636777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass82,115 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,115 miles
    Test number
    709843435001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass78,838 miles (+3,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    78,838 miles
    Test number
    295457124074
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass75,417 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    487598123021
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteSlight bulge in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

  20. Fail75,417 miles (+3,495)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,417 miles
    Test number
    655778923086
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly
    • NoteSlight bulge in nearside rear tyre inner sidewall

  21. Pass71,922 miles (+4,128)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    71,922 miles
    Test number
    797130232062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass67,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    67,794 miles
    Test number
    667752331046
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Fail67,794 miles (+3,788)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,794 miles
    Test number
    747461731020
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  24. Pass64,006 miles (+2,437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    64,006 miles
    Test number
    152461440441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,569 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,569 miles
    Test number
    781141879275
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  26. Pass61,569 miles (+5,233)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,569 miles
    Test number
    943061379273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,336 miles (+626)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,336 miles
    Test number
    631383688211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,710 miles (+13,376)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,710 miles
    Test number
    652620728181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass42,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    42,334 miles
    Test number
    883251427156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail42,334 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,334 miles
    Test number
    293231027124
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine under cover fitted

Questions about LB04 SSX

Does LB04 SSX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 SSX is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 SSX?
The MOT on LB04 SSX is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 SSX done?
LB04 SSX was recorded at 112,717 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 3,746 miles a year.
Has LB04 SSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 SSX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 SSX 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 SSX find?
LB04 SSX passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear exhaust box in poor condition; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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