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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

LT04 LXGMOT history

LT04 LXG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,688 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2026.

LT04 LXG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,688 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,222 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LT04 LXG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LT04 LXG was last recorded at 106,688 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 3,022 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,666 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,022 miles
Average per year
4,222 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,688 miles
  • 2025 – 103,666 miles
  • 2024 – 102,688 miles
  • 2023 – 101,838 miles
  • 2022 – 100,466 miles
  • 2021 – 99,036 miles
  • 2020 – 97,821 miles
  • 2019 – 95,772 miles
  • 2018 – 93,512 miles
  • 2017 – 89,143 miles
  • 2016 – 84,814 miles
  • 2015 – 78,791 miles
  • 2014 – 75,345 miles
  • 2013 – 68,510 miles
  • 2012 – 61,795 miles
  • 2011 – 53,779 miles
  • 2010 – 48,288 miles
  • 2009 – 40,118 miles
  • 2008 – 34,490 miles
  • 2007 – 26,616 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,688 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,688 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    821882185898
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail106,688 miles (+3,022)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,688 miles
    Test number
    875756849472
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass103,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    103,666 miles
    Test number
    953533070391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail103,666 miles (+978)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,666 miles
    Test number
    527736597898
    • MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tail gate (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass102,688 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    763657981608
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail102,688 miles (+12)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,688 miles
    Test number
    203020224836
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail102,676 miles (+838)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,676 miles
    Test number
    152838336599
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass101,838 miles (+1,372)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    101,838 miles
    Test number
    837951826223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass100,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    100,466 miles
    Test number
    503590837514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail100,466 miles (+1,430)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,466 miles
    Test number
    818966694166
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass99,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,036 miles
    Test number
    106557088941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail99,036 miles (+1,215)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,036 miles
    Test number
    664234153916
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass97,821 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,821 miles
    Test number
    312487897384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass95,772 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    95,772 miles
    Test number
    127532010090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,512 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    93,512 miles
    Test number
    816310908949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail93,511 miles (+4,368)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,511 miles
    Test number
    947817540025
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass89,143 miles (+4,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    89,143 miles
    Test number
    460453086572
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust blowing

  18. Pass84,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,814 miles
    Test number
    239000179867
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Fail84,814 miles (+6,023)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,814 miles
    Test number
    384491772412
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass78,791 miles (+3,446)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,791 miles
    Test number
    886840325051
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass75,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,345 miles
    Test number
    148303324497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail75,345 miles (+6,835)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,345 miles
    Test number
    808873424073
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass68,510 miles (+6,715)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    68,510 miles
    Test number
    765872533011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass61,795 miles (+8,016)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    61,795 miles
    Test number
    439262752019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,779 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    53,779 miles
    Test number
    837465541085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,288 miles (+8,170)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    48,288 miles
    Test number
    240133750096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass40,118 miles (+5,628)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    40,118 miles
    Test number
    263287359089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail34,490 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,490 miles
    Test number
    182859448412
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass34,490 miles (+7,874)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    34,490 miles
    Test number
    314929748018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass26,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    26,616 miles
    Test number
    104533747035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LT04 LXG

Does LT04 LXG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LT04 LXG is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LT04 LXG?
The MOT on LT04 LXG is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LT04 LXG done?
LT04 LXG was recorded at 106,688 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 4,222 miles a year.
Has LT04 LXG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LT04 LXG has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LT04 LXG 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 LT04 LXG find?
LT04 LXG passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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