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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LB04 XJCMOT history

LB04 XJC is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 198,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
198,237 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,826 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
28 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XJC was last recorded at 198,237 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,236 miles · 17 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,826 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,237 miles
  • 2025 – 196,462 miles
  • 2024 – 194,333 miles
  • 2023 – 186,975 miles
  • 2022 – 167,084 miles
  • 2021 – 164,219 miles
  • 2019 – 154,440 miles
  • 2018 – 149,067 miles
  • 2017 – 144,360 miles
  • 2016 – 138,990 miles
  • 2015 – 128,231 miles
  • 2014 – 117,834 miles
  • 2013 – 110,758 miles
  • 2012 – 102,424 miles
  • 2011 – 92,891 miles
  • 2010 – 82,741 miles
  • 2009 – 68,405 miles
  • 2008 – 45,191 miles
  • 2007 – 32,235 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,237 miles
  • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on rear subframe and all suspension armsRecorded 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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • O/s outer sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • O/s rear brake disc backplate deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass198,237 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    198,237 miles
    Test number
    457444016052
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on rear subframe and all suspension arms

  2. Fail198,236 miles (+1,774)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,236 miles
    Test number
    574100332922
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion on rear subframe and all suspension arms

  3. Pass196,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    196,462 miles
    Test number
    326486923913
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail196,462 miles (+2,129)3 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,462 miles
    Test number
    666726912562
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass194,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    194,333 miles
    Test number
    399007299613
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc backplate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  6. Fail194,333 miles (+30)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,333 miles
    Test number
    816532309704
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake disc backplate deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak but not excessive

  7. Fail194,303 miles (+7,328)1 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,303 miles
    Test number
    742831938728
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side and offside sill areas damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc backplate deterioated

  8. Pass186,975 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    186,975 miles
    Test number
    704468071207
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail186,975 miles (+19,891)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,975 miles
    Test number
    663043291169
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass167,084 miles (+2,865)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,084 miles
    Test number
    691457756949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass164,219 miles (+60)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    164,219 miles
    Test number
    230869428196
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wings slightly corroded

  12. Fail164,159 miles (+9,719)1 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,159 miles
    Test number
    641927737547
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  13. Pass154,440 miles (+5,373)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,440 miles
    Test number
    851691807591
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Aims poor (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass149,067 miles (+19)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    149,067 miles
    Test number
    162541762545
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  15. Fail149,048 miles (+4,688)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,048 miles
    Test number
    294620900068
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  16. Pass144,360 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,360 miles
    Test number
    422886836816
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side light not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail144,348 miles (+5,358)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,348 miles
    Test number
    204207462797
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer side light not working
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass138,990 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    138,990 miles
    Test number
    768240834460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail138,986 miles (+10,755)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,986 miles
    Test number
    388702697473
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass128,231 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    128,231 miles
    Test number
    286223845482
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  21. Fail128,229 miles (+10,395)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,229 miles
    Test number
    757232645157
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine warning light on

  22. Pass117,834 miles (+7,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,834 miles
    Test number
    129483844122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass110,758 miles (+217)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    110,758 miles
    Test number
    257732253192
    • NoteHeadlamps deteriorated

  24. Fail110,541 miles (+8,117)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,541 miles
    Test number
    807285243160
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteHeadlamps deteriorated

  25. Pass102,424 miles (+9,533)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,424 miles
    Test number
    657298842100
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  26. Pass92,891 miles (+10,150)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,891 miles
    Test number
    359468441136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,741 miles (+14,336)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,741 miles
    Test number
    644297640152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass68,405 miles (+23,214)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    68,405 miles
    Test number
    672847049182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,191 miles (+12,956)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,191 miles
    Test number
    161079748115
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/f tyres wearing thin

  30. Pass32,235 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    32,235 miles
    Test number
    822839647193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XJC

Does LB04 XJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XJC is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XJC?
The MOT on LB04 XJC is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 XJC done?
LB04 XJC was recorded at 198,237 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 8,826 miles a year.
Has LB04 XJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XJC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 XJC 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 XJC find?
LB04 XJC passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: heavy surface corrosion on rear subframe and all suspension arms.

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