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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2004 · 1,598 cc

LB04 XMUMOT history

LB04 XMU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Aug 2027
Mileage
134,702 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,824 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 XMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 XMU was last recorded at 134,702 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 63 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,639 miles · 5 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
63 miles
Average per year
5,824 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 134,702 miles
  • 2025 – 130,796 miles
  • 2024 – 125,377 miles
  • 2023 – 120,389 miles
  • 2022 – 114,190 miles
  • 2021 – 108,769 miles
  • 2020 – 105,059 miles
  • 2019 – 103,070 miles
  • 2018 – 100,120 miles
  • 2017 – 96,230 miles
  • 2016 – 92,490 miles
  • 2015 – 88,117 miles
  • 2014 – 82,302 miles
  • 2013 – 77,067 miles
  • 2012 – 71,181 miles
  • 2011 – 63,682 miles
  • 2010 – 54,851 miles
  • 2009 – 45,501 miles
  • 2008 – 35,291 miles
  • 2007 – 25,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,702 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Under-trays fitted.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,702 miles (+63)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    134,702 miles
    Test number
    537677270013
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail134,639 miles (+3,843)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,639 miles
    Test number
    341870215586
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass130,796 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    130,796 miles
    Test number
    218363466582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,796 miles (+5,419)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,796 miles
    Test number
    643982628983
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,377 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    625554545304
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail125,377 miles (+4,988)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,377 miles
    Test number
    266280306858
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass120,389 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    520159727804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,389 miles (+6,199)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,389 miles
    Test number
    765025779459
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass114,190 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    246064268383
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail114,190 miles (+5,421)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,190 miles
    Test number
    519582260570
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Pass108,769 miles (+3,710)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    108,769 miles
    Test number
    385350630852
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass105,059 miles (+1,989)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    105,059 miles
    Test number
    834973126054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass103,070 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,070 miles
    Test number
    982786480554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  14. Fail103,069 miles (+2,949)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,069 miles
    Test number
    961099884679
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  15. Pass100,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    100,120 miles
    Test number
    256466374654
    • AdvisoryNearside outer Sill panel damaged.
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  16. Fail100,120 miles (+3,890)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,120 miles
    Test number
    433703318516
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer Sill panel damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder-trays fitted.

  17. Pass96,230 miles (+3,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    96,230 miles
    Test number
    190893216764
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass92,490 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    763676482120
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  19. Fail92,490 miles (+4,373)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,490 miles
    Test number
    504430074144
    • FailureNearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryEngine warning light on

  20. Pass88,117 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,117 miles
    Test number
    700480528884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,302 miles (+5,235)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    82,302 miles
    Test number
    615349824312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,067 miles (+5,886)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    77,067 miles
    Test number
    706375913373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,181 miles (+7,499)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    71,181 miles
    Test number
    805075722334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass63,682 miles (+8,831)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    63,682 miles
    Test number
    845212211385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,851 miles (+9,350)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    54,851 miles
    Test number
    384919010324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,501 miles (+10,210)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    45,501 miles
    Test number
    740823119322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,291 miles (+9,562)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    35,291 miles
    Test number
    223077198278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    25,729 miles
    Test number
    480511437474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 XMU

Does LB04 XMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB04 XMU is valid until 12 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB04 XMU?
The MOT on LB04 XMU is valid until 12 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB04 XMU done?
LB04 XMU was recorded at 134,702 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 5,824 miles a year.
Has LB04 XMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 XMU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 XMU 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 XMU find?
LB04 XMU passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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