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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,984 cc

LB04 XLHMOT history

LB04 XLH is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,333 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
165,333 mi
At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XLH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
24 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XLH was last recorded at 165,333 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 5,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,094 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,239 miles
Average per year
7,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,333 miles
  • 2025 – 160,094 miles
  • 2024 – 155,307 miles
  • 2023 – 151,145 miles
  • 2021 – 137,193 miles
  • 2020 – 128,726 miles
  • 2019 – 120,020 miles
  • 2018 – 109,199 miles
  • 2017 – 98,946 miles
  • 2016 – 89,896 miles
  • 2015 – 82,201 miles
  • 2014 – 76,225 miles
  • 2013 – 70,401 miles
  • 2012 – 64,231 miles
  • 2011 – 55,326 miles
  • 2010 – 47,627 miles
  • 2009 – 42,119 miles
  • 2008 – 36,037 miles
  • 2007 – 27,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,333 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryEngine lamp on dash
  • AdvisoryFront Chips to screen
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Undertray loose not likely to become detached

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,333 miles (+5,239)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    165,333 miles
    Test number
    415517215269
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryFront Chips to screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sills corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass160,094 miles (+4,787)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    160,094 miles
    Test number
    124219281695
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/r & n/s/r inner & outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChips to screen
    • AdvisoryEml on

  3. Pass155,307 miles (+4,162)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    155,307 miles
    Test number
    739544773542
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn inner wishbone bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass151,145 miles (+13,952)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    151,145 miles
    Test number
    391401960524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass137,193 miles (+8,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    137,193 miles
    Test number
    915106157133
    • AdvisoryChips to windscreen.

  6. Pass128,726 miles (+8,706)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    128,726 miles
    Test number
    298791891716
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn to edges
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps tarnishing

  7. Pass120,020 miles (+7)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,020 miles
    Test number
    138335005574
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose not likely to become detached

  8. Fail120,013 miles (+10,814)5 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,013 miles
    Test number
    747537346280
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray loose not likely to become detached

  9. Pass109,199 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    787542905661
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    159418957601
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass98,946 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    98,946 miles
    Test number
    911948882747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail98,944 miles (+9,048)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,944 miles
    Test number
    975762796075
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre inner wall worn/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass89,896 miles (+7,695)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,896 miles
    Test number
    179692153968
    • AdvisoryFront tyres starting to wear on insides
    • AdvisoryO/s/f cv boot sweating grease

  14. Pass82,201 miles (+5,976)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    82,201 miles
    Test number
    549029255160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,225 miles (+90)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    76,225 miles
    Test number
    126281974077
    • NotePoor beam pattern osf headlamp

  16. Fail76,135 miles (+5,734)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,135 miles
    Test number
    565560174045
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NotePoor beam pattern osf headlamp

  17. Pass70,401 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    70,401 miles
    Test number
    819384993013
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail70,391 miles (+6,160)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,391 miles
    Test number
    119763393495
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailurePassenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass64,231 miles (+7)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    64,231 miles
    Test number
    519791302133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres 0 mm inner shoulders

  20. Fail64,224 miles (+8,898)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,224 miles
    Test number
    695884192088
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll 4 tyres 0 mm inner shoulders

  21. Pass55,326 miles (+7,699)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,326 miles
    Test number
    778297791016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail47,627 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,627 miles
    Test number
    774394920102
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  23. Pass47,627 miles (+5,508)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    47,627 miles
    Test number
    904854120128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass42,119 miles (+6,082)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    42,119 miles
    Test number
    210558139411
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  25. Pass36,037 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    36,037 miles
    Test number
    943824848181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    27,540 miles
    Test number
    212041747495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XLH

Does LB04 XLH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XLH is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XLH?
The MOT on LB04 XLH is valid until 4 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 XLH done?
LB04 XLH was recorded at 165,333 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 7,304 miles a year.
Has LB04 XLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XLH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on LB04 XLH 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 XLH find?
LB04 XLH passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective both; engine lamp on dash; front chips to screen, and 4 more.

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