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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 SUFMOT history

LB04 SUF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 May 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 112,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2024
Mileage
112,351 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 SUF
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
27 May 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 SUF was last recorded at 112,351 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 4,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,382 miles · 25 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,969 miles
Average per year
5,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 112,351 miles
  • 2022 – 107,382 miles
  • 2021 – 103,334 miles
  • 2020 – 102,328 miles
  • 2019 – 98,255 miles
  • 2018 – 93,099 miles
  • 2017 – 89,305 miles
  • 2016 – 85,391 miles
  • 2015 – 82,178 miles
  • 2014 – 78,153 miles
  • 2013 – 72,152 miles
  • 2012 – 65,862 miles
  • 2011 – 59,209 miles
  • 2010 – 51,949 miles
  • 2009 – 46,603 miles
  • 2008 – 33,421 miles
  • 2007 – 21,389 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,351 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH dough nut bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass112,351 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    112,351 miles
    Test number
    471458195046
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Fail112,351 miles (+4,969)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,351 miles
    Test number
    939500617853
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. Pass107,382 miles (+4,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,382 miles
    Test number
    504988644857
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Pass103,334 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,334 miles
    Test number
    265703773022
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH dough nut bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
  5. Fail103,334 miles (+1,006)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,334 miles
    Test number
    630303170955
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH dough nut bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
  6. Pass102,328 miles (+4,073)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    102,328 miles
    Test number
    793085792136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,255 miles (+5,156)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,255 miles
    Test number
    920663391157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,099 miles (+3,794)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2019
    Odometer
    93,099 miles
    Test number
    336802773328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,305 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    89,305 miles
    Test number
    495300124714
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ undertray fitted obscuring some under components
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
  10. Fail89,305 miles (+3,914)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,305 miles
    Test number
    475579125674
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover/ undertray fitted obscuring some under components
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated
  11. Pass85,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    85,391 miles
    Test number
    945743192813

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,391 miles (+3,213)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,391 miles
    Test number
    126148740043
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush front bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  13. Pass82,178 miles (+4,025)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    82,178 miles
    Test number
    368208045187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  14. Pass78,153 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    78,153 miles
    Test number
    375809344180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  15. Fail78,142 miles (+5,990)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,142 miles
    Test number
    268958844435
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
  16. Pass72,152 miles (+6,290)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,152 miles
    Test number
    558769843102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  17. Pass65,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    65,862 miles
    Test number
    216384142142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail65,862 miles (+6,653)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,862 miles
    Test number
    738634242177
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass59,209 miles (+7,260)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,209 miles
    Test number
    399185141168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,949 miles (+5,346)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    51,949 miles
    Test number
    803774640175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,603 miles (+13,182)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    46,603 miles
    Test number
    811817749116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass33,421 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    33,421 miles
    Test number
    392388428144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail33,421 miles (+12,032)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,421 miles
    Test number
    783907228101
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Pass21,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2008
    Odometer
    21,389 miles
    Test number
    244810427136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 SUF

Does LB04 SUF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 SUF expired on 17 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 SUF?
The MOT on LB04 SUF expired on 17 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 SUF done?
LB04 SUF was recorded at 112,351 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 5,596 miles a year.
Has LB04 SUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 SUF has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB04 SUF 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 SUF find?
LB04 SUF passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 4 more.

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