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Volkswagen Golf

White · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 VUHMOT history

LB04 VUH is a white petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 10 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 116,957 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Feb 2027
Mileage
116,957 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,882 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 VUH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 VUH was last recorded at 116,957 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 10,551 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Jun 2018: 80,969 miles, lower than 99,038 miles on 5 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,406 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,551 miles
Average per year
5,882 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,957 miles
  • 2025 – 106,406 miles
  • 2023 – 102,142 miles
  • 2022 – 99,554 miles
  • 2021 – 94,559 miles
  • 2020 – 89,844 miles
  • 2019 – 82,206 miles
  • 2018 – 80,969 miles
  • 2017 – 99,038 miles
  • 2016 – 70,216 miles
  • 2015 – 63,894 miles
  • 2014 – 59,247 miles
  • 2013 – 55,814 miles
  • 2012 – 52,816 miles
  • 2011 – 45,420 miles
  • 2010 – 35,269 miles
  • 2009 – 25,597 miles
  • 2008 – 14,184 miles
  • 2007 – 6,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,957 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,957 miles (+10,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    116,957 miles
    Test number
    977527640382
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All four. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass106,406 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    445665880923
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail106,406 miles (+10)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    197056855400
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail106,396 miles (+4,254)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,396 miles
    Test number
    193778487118
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass102,142 miles (+2,588)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    102,142 miles
    Test number
    498844741085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass99,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    735044328930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail99,554 miles (+4,995)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,554 miles
    Test number
    229346273880
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass94,559 miles (+4,715)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    693520752553
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass89,844 miles (+7,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    89,844 miles
    Test number
    698194665800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass82,206 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    241743472491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail82,206 miles (+1,237)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,206 miles
    Test number
    874576814851
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Pass80,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    80,969 miles
    Test number
    322345581218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail80,969 miles (-18,069)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,969 miles
    Test number
    971885447878
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  14. Pass99,038 miles (+28,822)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,038 miles
    Test number
    621144213873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass70,216 miles (+6,322)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    70,216 miles
    Test number
    688371016589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    63,894 miles
    Test number
    237110658465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail63,889 miles (+4,642)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,889 miles
    Test number
    671966644728
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside 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)

  18. Pass59,247 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    59,247 miles
    Test number
    808582624395
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCheck door locks/door opening
    • NoteEngine MIL on
    • NoteRear tyres perishing + wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  19. Fail59,233 miles (+3,419)1 failure7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,233 miles
    Test number
    265462024335
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCheck door locks/door opening
    • NoteEngine MIL on
    • NoteRear tyres perishing + wearing low on inner edges
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  20. Pass55,814 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    448894103322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail55,813 miles (+2,997)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,813 miles
    Test number
    487033203312
    • FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass52,816 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    626244522340
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyre sidewalls staring to perish
    • NoteN/s front tyre wearing low on edge
    • NoteO/s front brake pads wearing very low
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  23. Fail52,816 miles (+7,396)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,816 miles
    Test number
    718044722317
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing low on edge
    • NoteO/s front brake pads wearing very low
    • NoteRear tyres perishing
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen

  24. Pass45,420 miles (+10,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    45,420 miles
    Test number
    476743611429
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass35,269 miles (+3,508)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,269 miles
    Test number
    301995510393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,761 miles (+6,164)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    31,761 miles
    Test number
    153717930129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,597 miles (+11,413)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    25,597 miles
    Test number
    131093739169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass14,184 miles (+7,841)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    14,184 miles
    Test number
    290860128190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass6,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    6,343 miles
    Test number
    311343117134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 VUH

Does LB04 VUH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 VUH is valid until 10 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 VUH?
The MOT on LB04 VUH is valid until 10 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 VUH done?
LB04 VUH was recorded at 116,957 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 5,882 miles a year.
Has LB04 VUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 VUH has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB04 VUH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 VUH find?
LB04 VUH passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four.; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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