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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 2,000 cc

LB04 XLMMOT history

LB04 XLM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 136,196 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Oct 2023
Mileage
136,196 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,865 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XLM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
4 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XLM was last recorded at 136,196 miles on 6 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Jun 2009: 87,480 miles, lower than 93,652 miles on 31 May 2008.

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
136,196 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,865 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 136,196 miles
  • 2021 – 133,896 miles
  • 2020 – 131,381 miles
  • 2019 – 131,073 miles
  • 2018 – 129,320 miles
  • 2017 – 124,629 miles
  • 2016 – 119,979 miles
  • 2015 – 115,365 miles
  • 2014 – 111,547 miles
  • 2013 – 107,134 miles
  • 2012 – 102,720 miles
  • 2011 – 98,589 miles
  • 2010 – 93,919 miles
  • 2009 – 87,480 miles
  • 2008 – 93,652 miles
  • 2007 – 76,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,196 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass136,196 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    136,196 miles
    Test number
    429273770102
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail136,196 miles (+2,300)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,196 miles
    Test number
    168735960920
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Pass133,896 miles (+2,515)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,896 miles
    Test number
    659274351129
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f wing corroded

  4. Pass131,381 miles (+308)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    131,381 miles
    Test number
    787297740692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,073 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,073 miles
    Test number
    198245531565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail131,072 miles (+1,752)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,072 miles
    Test number
    372910582131
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

  7. Pass129,320 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,320 miles
    Test number
    852818262901
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail129,320 miles (+4,691)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,320 miles
    Test number
    316717321894
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured Inside (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre clamp corroded off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass124,629 miles (+4,650)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    124,629 miles
    Test number
    778217259198
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s/r tyre cracked

  10. Pass119,979 miles (+4,614)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,979 miles
    Test number
    582317419967
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryO/S/F tyre cracked

  11. Pass115,365 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    115,365 miles
    Test number
    325922925434
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail115,365 miles (+3,818)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,365 miles
    Test number
    536582825257
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass111,547 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,547 miles
    Test number
    537033054154
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail111,547 miles (+4,413)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,547 miles
    Test number
    248173354173
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass107,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    107,134 miles
    Test number
    287237353473
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail107,132 miles (+4,412)2 dangerous1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,132 miles
    Test number
    346617853199
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass102,720 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    869693652130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteR/H Rear tyre inner wall cracking

  18. Fail102,720 miles (+4,131)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,720 miles
    Test number
    876293852149
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteR/H Rear tyre inner wall cracking

  19. Pass98,589 miles (+4,670)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,589 miles
    Test number
    869975551142
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre has slit but not deep enough to reach.

  20. Pass93,919 miles (+6,439)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    93,919 miles
    Test number
    393205350145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,480 miles (-6,172)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    87,480 miles
    Test number
    264816759127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass93,652 miles (+16,889)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    93,652 miles
    Test number
    832522658115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,763 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,763 miles
    Test number
    214792447103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail76,759 miles6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,759 miles
    Test number
    504501847152
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about LB04 XLM

Does LB04 XLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 XLM expired on 5 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XLM?
The MOT on LB04 XLM expired on 5 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 XLM done?
LB04 XLM was recorded at 136,196 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2022, an average of 3,865 miles a year.
Has LB04 XLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XLM has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LB04 XLM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB04 XLM find?
LB04 XLM passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; offside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords.

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