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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 XGZMOT history

LB04 XGZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 176,948 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
176,948 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,215 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XGZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
8 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XGZ was last recorded at 176,948 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 6,954 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,994 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
6,954 miles
Average per year
8,215 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 176,948 miles
  • 2025 – 169,994 miles
  • 2024 – 164,106 miles
  • 2023 – 157,485 miles
  • 2022 – 150,505 miles
  • 2021 – 142,781 miles
  • 2020 – 139,240 miles
  • 2019 – 133,500 miles
  • 2018 – 126,105 miles
  • 2017 – 121,685 miles
  • 2015 – 116,140 miles
  • 2014 – 103,411 miles
  • 2013 – 83,038 miles
  • 2012 – 69,059 miles
  • 2011 – 52,872 miles
  • 2010 – 42,467 miles
  • 2009 – 33,211 miles
  • 2008 – 27,919 miles
  • 2007 – 21,275 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass176,948 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass176,948 miles (+6,954)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    176,948 miles
    Test number
    685322962531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass169,994 miles (+5,888)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    169,994 miles
    Test number
    155527015405
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass164,106 miles (+72)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    164,106 miles
    Test number
    974370770842
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail164,034 miles (+6,549)3 dangerous11 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,034 miles
    Test number
    925126509166
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn + Dust Cover Split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass157,485 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,485 miles
    Test number
    487674614229
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components

  6. Fail157,477 miles (+6,972)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,477 miles
    Test number
    714688486112
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted obscuring some components

  7. Pass150,505 miles (+7,724)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    150,505 miles
    Test number
    492411872934
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass142,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,781 miles
    Test number
    969886733674
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail142,781 miles (+3,541)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,781 miles
    Test number
    685349674253
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass139,240 miles (+3)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    139,240 miles
    Test number
    531274749697
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front disc baking plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc backing plates corroded

  11. Fail139,237 miles (+5,737)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,237 miles
    Test number
    221034063737
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front disc baking plates corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc backing plates corroded

  12. Pass133,500 miles (+19)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    133,500 miles
    Test number
    575776704619
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates deteriorated

  13. Fail133,481 miles (+7,376)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,481 miles
    Test number
    943798898311
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play slight (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc backing plates deteriorated

  14. Pass126,105 miles (+4,420)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,105 miles
    Test number
    268969450285
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront engine mil light on

  15. Pass121,685 miles (+5,545)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,685 miles
    Test number
    722203587033
    • AdvisoryBonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass116,140 miles (+12,729)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    116,140 miles
    Test number
    601555593405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass103,411 miles (+20,373)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    103,411 miles
    Test number
    909882884231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass83,038 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,038 miles
    Test number
    256625163491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail83,038 miles (+13,979)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,038 miles
    Test number
    348065963105
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass69,059 miles (+16,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,059 miles
    Test number
    125618572148
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass52,872 miles (+10,405)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    52,872 miles
    Test number
    706638861164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,467 miles (+9,256)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,467 miles
    Test number
    340897960143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass33,211 miles (+5,292)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    33,211 miles
    Test number
    614100469195
    • 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)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  24. Pass27,919 miles (+6,644)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    27,919 miles
    Test number
    792020048127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    21,275 miles
    Test number
    504106337193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,271 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,271 miles
    Test number
    902116237166
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB04 XGZ

Does LB04 XGZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XGZ is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XGZ?
The MOT on LB04 XGZ is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 XGZ done?
LB04 XGZ was recorded at 176,948 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 8,215 miles a year.
Has LB04 XGZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XGZ has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 XGZ 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 XGZ find?
LB04 XGZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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