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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,984 cc

LU04 BUBMOT history

LU04 BUB is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 182,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

LU04 BUB red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
182,323 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,054 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU04 BUB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Mar 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU04 BUB was last recorded at 182,323 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,322 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,054 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,323 miles
  • 2025 – 182,298 miles
  • 2024 – 175,097 miles
  • 2022 – 174,532 miles
  • 2021 – 168,489 miles
  • 2020 – 163,779 miles
  • 2019 – 154,897 miles
  • 2018 – 143,902 miles
  • 2017 – 138,321 miles
  • 2016 – 133,069 miles
  • 2015 – 121,159 miles
  • 2014 – 104,752 miles
  • 2013 – 93,886 miles
  • 2012 – 84,773 miles
  • 2011 – 71,870 miles
  • 2010 – 55,849 miles
  • 2009 – 45,868 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,323 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Central Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,323 miles (+1)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    182,323 miles
    Test number
    264700828342
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail182,322 miles (+24)3 major1 repaired2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,322 miles
    Test number
    941206265858
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Fail182,298 miles (+21)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,298 miles
    Test number
    586436516378
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOverall corrosion to all suspension components

  4. Fail182,277 miles (+7,180)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,277 miles
    Test number
    340246050509
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (oil saturation) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass175,097 miles (+565)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    175,097 miles
    Test number
    695466666530
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass174,532 miles (+6,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    174,532 miles
    Test number
    923583097507
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front discs slightly scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,489 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    168,489 miles
    Test number
    277459330862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slightly wearing on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail168,489 miles (+4,710)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,489 miles
    Test number
    489332972443
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slightly wearing on Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass163,779 miles (+8,882)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    163,779 miles
    Test number
    234927719477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,897 miles (+10,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    154,897 miles
    Test number
    262841751390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR MOST. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass143,902 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,902 miles
    Test number
    708739608309
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail143,902 miles (+5,581)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,902 miles
    Test number
    304336750630
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass138,321 miles (+5,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    138,321 miles
    Test number
    236342965635
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass133,069 miles (+11,910)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    133,069 miles
    Test number
    257075031776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass121,159 miles (+16,407)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,159 miles
    Test number
    375313425401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,752 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    104,752 miles
    Test number
    627302234254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteConsole bushes splitting

  17. Fail104,752 miles (+10,866)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,752 miles
    Test number
    686881134265
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteConsole bushes splitting

  18. Pass93,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    93,886 miles
    Test number
    175241093233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,886 miles (+9,113)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,886 miles
    Test number
    917141993213
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass84,773 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    84,773 miles
    Test number
    996811702311
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine top cover insecure

  21. Fail84,773 miles (+12,903)2 failures1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,773 miles
    Test number
    168790602333
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteEngine top cover insecure

  22. Pass71,870 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    71,870 miles
    Test number
    918670201387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail71,870 miles (+5,597)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,870 miles
    Test number
    988770501315
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass66,273 miles (+10,424)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,273 miles
    Test number
    295583671015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    182956570401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail55,849 miles (+9,981)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    690646370056
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

  27. Pass45,868 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,868 miles
    Test number
    162058379098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU04 BUB

Does LU04 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU04 BUB is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU04 BUB?
The MOT on LU04 BUB is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU04 BUB done?
LU04 BUB was recorded at 182,323 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 8,054 miles a year.
Has LU04 BUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU04 BUB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LU04 BUB 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 LU04 BUB find?
LU04 BUB passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 7 more.

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