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Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,600 cc

LB04 XJUMOT history

LB04 XJU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Dec 2024
Mileage
121,579 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 XJU was last recorded at 121,579 miles on 6 Dec 2024, 4,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,406 miles · 8 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,173 miles
Average per year
5,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 121,579 miles
  • 2023 – 117,406 miles
  • 2022 – 117,303 miles
  • 2021 – 113,509 miles
  • 2020 – 109,184 miles
  • 2019 – 101,413 miles
  • 2018 – 91,578 miles
  • 2017 – 86,880 miles
  • 2016 – 83,686 miles
  • 2015 – 80,443 miles
  • 2013 – 70,522 miles
  • 2012 – 62,946 miles
  • 2011 – 56,585 miles
  • 2010 – 43,754 miles
  • 2009 – 32,422 miles
  • 2008 – 26,543 miles
  • 2007 – 20,285 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail121,579 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT NOT WORKING. (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding BRAKE DISC BLUE,ADVISE REAR DISCS & PADS & CALIPER. (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBERS PERISHING.
  • AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY DAMAGED.
  • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHING.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING.(195-65X15h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF FOG LIGHT GLASS DAMAGED.
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail121,579 miles (+4,173)7 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,579 miles
    Test number
    658533088147
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT NOT WORKING. (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding BRAKE DISC BLUE,ADVISE REAR DISCS & PADS & CALIPER. (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TRACK ROD END RUBBERS PERISHING.
    • AdvisoryBOTH OUTER SILLS HEAVILY DAMAGED.
    • AdvisoryFront BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARM BALL JOINT RUBBERS PERISHING.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSR TYRE 2011 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING.(195-65X15h) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front OSF FOG LIGHT GLASS DAMAGED.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OSR TYRE 2018 YEAR OF MANUFACTURE,ADVISE OLD,PERISHING & CRACKING. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass117,406 miles (+103)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    117,406 miles
    Test number
    784560675989
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass117,303 miles (+3,794)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,303 miles
    Test number
    198549230678
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  4. Pass113,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,509 miles
    Test number
    312544607026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,503 miles (+4,319)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,503 miles
    Test number
    872955622899
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass109,184 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    109,184 miles
    Test number
    430313588267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,413 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,413 miles
    Test number
    246765308405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Fail101,412 miles (+9,834)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,412 miles
    Test number
    661457186028
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Pass91,578 miles (+4,698)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    91,578 miles
    Test number
    488106487585

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,880 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    539538529119
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has a nail in tread

  11. Fail86,880 miles (+3,194)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,880 miles
    Test number
    424318180416
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm bushes perishing
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre has a nail in tread

  12. Pass83,686 miles (+3,243)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    83,686 miles
    Test number
    133917719214
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cloudy (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryEngine bay covers and undertrays fitted at time of test obscuring components

  13. Pass80,443 miles (+9,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    496958845165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass70,522 miles (+7,576)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    70,522 miles
    Test number
    945823833362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass62,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    62,946 miles
    Test number
    438819632433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail62,946 miles (+6,361)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,946 miles
    Test number
    475669532368
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass56,585 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    56,585 miles
    Test number
    627835331352
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail56,585 miles (+12,831)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,585 miles
    Test number
    448105431477
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass43,754 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    192574630324
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside Mirror Indicator Lens Broken

  20. Fail43,754 miles (+11,332)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,754 miles
    Test number
    481544230379
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside Mirror Indicator Lens Broken

  21. Pass32,422 miles (+5,879)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    32,422 miles
    Test number
    522071239379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass26,543 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    26,543 miles
    Test number
    654939038397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail26,531 miles (+6,246)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,531 miles
    Test number
    631507538394
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  24. Pass20,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    20,285 miles
    Test number
    983652817351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XJU

Does LB04 XJU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 XJU expired on 11 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XJU?
The MOT on LB04 XJU expired on 11 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 XJU done?
LB04 XJU was recorded at 121,579 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2024, an average of 5,931 miles a year.
Has LB04 XJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XJU has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB04 XJU 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 XJU find?
LB04 XJU failed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2024 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 11 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine light not working.; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits, and 16 more.

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