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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,968 cc

LX04 RTZMOT history

LX04 RTZ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 146,210 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LX04 RTZ blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
146,210 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 RTZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 RTZ was last recorded at 146,210 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,191 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
7,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,210 miles
  • 2024 – 135,858 miles
  • 2023 – 124,427 miles
  • 2022 – 115,438 miles
  • 2021 – 102,685 miles
  • 2020 – 93,986 miles
  • 2019 – 89,631 miles
  • 2018 – 73,604 miles
  • 2017 – 65,293 miles
  • 2016 – 55,325 miles
  • 2015 – 47,453 miles
  • 2014 – 41,186 miles
  • 2013 – 35,530 miles
  • 2012 – 33,172 miles
  • 2011 – 29,323 miles
  • 2010 – 26,840 miles
  • 2009 – 23,769 miles
  • 2008 – 20,404 miles
  • 2007 – 15,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,210 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Vehicle fitted with engine covers and under trays

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,210 miles (+19)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    146,210 miles
    Test number
    864213245744
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail146,191 miles (+10,333)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,191 miles
    Test number
    755242403714
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass135,858 miles (+11,431)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    135,858 miles
    Test number
    741884396169
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass124,427 miles (+8,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    124,427 miles
    Test number
    357123532931
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass115,438 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    115,438 miles
    Test number
    369335447842
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail115,436 miles (+12,751)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,436 miles
    Test number
    196567034751
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazed (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass102,685 miles (+38)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    102,685 miles
    Test number
    325867073975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail102,647 miles (+8,661)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,647 miles
    Test number
    336578766544
    • DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected stickers on drivers view (3.2 (c) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working wing mirror side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen cracked (3.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass93,986 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,986 miles
    Test number
    732766957594
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail93,985 miles (+4,354)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,985 miles
    Test number
    976503966151
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass89,631 miles (+16,027)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    89,631 miles
    Test number
    791985511772
    • AdvisoryCentral Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass73,604 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    73,604 miles
    Test number
    512669257274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,293 miles (+9,968)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    65,293 miles
    Test number
    289813502055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass55,325 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    55,325 miles
    Test number
    993928694049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with engine covers and under trays

  15. Fail55,322 miles (+7,869)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,322 miles
    Test number
    686443792366
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle fitted with engine covers and under trays

  16. Pass47,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2016
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    849159235161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail47,453 miles (+6,267)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    529149035125
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,186 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    41,186 miles
    Test number
    737690294148
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail41,186 miles (+5,656)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,186 miles
    Test number
    608169584162
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass35,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    35,530 miles
    Test number
    417457853196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail35,530 miles (+2,358)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,530 miles
    Test number
    739247153144
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Fail33,172 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    208847062120
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

  23. Pass33,172 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    33,172 miles
    Test number
    279397162491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,323 miles (+2,483)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    29,323 miles
    Test number
    756574761163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,840 miles
    Test number
    122399250182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,840 miles (+3,071)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,840 miles
    Test number
    443629050131
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  27. Fail23,769 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,769 miles
    Test number
    690012859143
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass23,769 miles (+3,365)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    23,769 miles
    Test number
    881882459199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass20,404 miles (+4,707)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,404 miles
    Test number
    433224158143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass15,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    15,697 miles
    Test number
    803402167124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 RTZ

Does LX04 RTZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 RTZ is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LX04 RTZ?
The MOT on LX04 RTZ is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX04 RTZ done?
LX04 RTZ was recorded at 146,210 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 7,047 miles a year.
Has LX04 RTZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 RTZ has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LX04 RTZ 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 LX04 RTZ find?
LX04 RTZ passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill, and 4 more.

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