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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2004 · 1,390 cc

LB04 ZRLMOT history

LB04 ZRL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jun 2004. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 144,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
144,964 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 ZRL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 ZRL was last recorded at 144,964 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 7,435 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,529 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
7,435 miles
Average per year
6,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 144,964 miles
  • 2021 – 131,283 miles
  • 2020 – 124,197 miles
  • 2019 – 115,646 miles
  • 2018 – 110,350 miles
  • 2017 – 104,415 miles
  • 2016 – 100,017 miles
  • 2015 – 96,872 miles
  • 2014 – 89,969 miles
  • 2013 – 86,686 miles
  • 2012 – 78,520 miles
  • 2011 – 64,412 miles
  • 2010 – 57,091 miles
  • 2009 – 49,527 miles
  • 2008 – 39,916 miles
  • 2007 – 30,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,964 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryUnder trays fittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,964 miles (+7,435)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    144,964 miles
    Test number
    181878217791
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  2. Pass137,529 miles (+6,246)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    137,529 miles
    Test number
    692907600638
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass131,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    573046148639
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  4. Fail131,283 miles (+7,086)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,283 miles
    Test number
    767779200085
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  5. Pass124,197 miles (+8,551)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,197 miles
    Test number
    978253555883
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass115,646 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    115,646 miles
    Test number
    522098277473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass110,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,350 miles
    Test number
    826465741063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail110,350 miles (+5,935)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,350 miles
    Test number
    852925982893
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

  9. Pass104,415 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    310003743034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail104,415 miles (+4,398)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,415 miles
    Test number
    286734333511
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBonnet stiff to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass100,017 miles (+3,145)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    534004600914
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff. Requires attention.
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leaking from engine

  12. Pass96,872 miles (+6,903)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,872 miles
    Test number
    112428482109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pad worn lower than n/s/f (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front headlamp pattern weak
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding slightly
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorating slightly

  13. Pass89,969 miles (+3,283)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    89,969 miles
    Test number
    167198674137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOsf tyre wearing low on inner edge

  14. Pass86,686 miles (+8,166)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    86,686 miles
    Test number
    749282073114
    • NoteN S rear tyre sidewall starting to deteriorate
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass78,520 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    599311892124
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Fail78,520 miles (+14,108)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,520 miles
    Test number
    785478782181
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NotePerish cracks to offside rear tyre

  17. Pass64,412 miles (+7,321)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    64,412 miles
    Test number
    845533531199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,091 miles (+7,564)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    57,091 miles
    Test number
    763311040175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,527 miles (+9,611)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    49,527 miles
    Test number
    782643049139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,916 miles (+9,007)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,916 miles
    Test number
    190828258179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass30,909 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    30,909 miles
    Test number
    732188957127
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LB04 ZRL

Does LB04 ZRL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 ZRL expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 ZRL?
The MOT on LB04 ZRL expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 ZRL done?
LB04 ZRL was recorded at 144,964 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 6,904 miles a year.
Has LB04 ZRL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 ZRL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 ZRL 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 ZRL find?
LB04 ZRL passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with 5 advisories: central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge, and 2 more.

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