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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

KU57 CVTMOT history

KU57 CVT is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 3 May 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 122,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 May 2026
Mileage
122,619 mi
At MOT on 2 May 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,134 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
KU57 CVT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 May 2026
Latest MOT test
2 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

KU57 CVT was last recorded at 122,619 miles on 2 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,617 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,134 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,619 miles
  • 2024 – 117,766 miles
  • 2023 – 111,417 miles
  • 2022 – 107,068 miles
  • 2021 – 101,153 miles
  • 2020 – 91,404 miles
  • 2019 – 88,659 miles
  • 2018 – 74,849 miles
  • 2017 – 62,100 miles
  • 2016 – 54,302 miles
  • 2015 – 52,109 miles
  • 2014 – 47,376 miles
  • 2013 – 42,230 miles
  • 2012 – 35,774 miles
  • 2011 – 27,776 miles
  • 2010 – 17,609 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,619 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,619 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2026
    Odometer
    122,619 miles
    Test number
    458940591760
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail122,617 miles (+4,851)3 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,617 miles
    Test number
    673200984908
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass117,766 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2025
    Odometer
    117,766 miles
    Test number
    422402438005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  4. Fail117,764 miles (+6,347)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,764 miles
    Test number
    495734512802
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  5. Pass111,417 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    111,417 miles
    Test number
    933376884137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail111,413 miles (+25)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,413 miles
    Test number
    457948981076
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail111,388 miles (+4,320)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,388 miles
    Test number
    472289648350
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and inner (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,068 miles (+5,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    107,068 miles
    Test number
    180915196365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,153 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    101,153 miles
    Test number
    264589592167
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail101,153 miles (+9,749)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,153 miles
    Test number
    358924079205
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass91,404 miles (+2,745)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    91,404 miles
    Test number
    743677509646
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass88,659 miles (+13,810)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    88,659 miles
    Test number
    209223752750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,849 miles (+12,749)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    74,849 miles
    Test number
    598385302722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,100 miles (+7,798)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    62,100 miles
    Test number
    802208663450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass54,302 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    54,302 miles
    Test number
    196356898900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,297 miles (+2,188)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,297 miles
    Test number
    813288196714
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  17. Pass52,109 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    335150335264
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail52,109 miles (+4,733)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,109 miles
    Test number
    707260435291
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass47,376 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    47,376 miles
    Test number
    487195444222
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Fail47,376 miles (+5,146)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,376 miles
    Test number
    608234644209
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass42,230 miles (+6,456)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    42,230 miles
    Test number
    105383333281
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged

  22. Pass35,774 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    35,774 miles
    Test number
    108602042278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass27,776 miles (+10,167)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    27,776 miles
    Test number
    258488521261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass17,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    17,609 miles
    Test number
    370365120287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about KU57 CVT

Does KU57 CVT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on KU57 CVT expired on 3 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on KU57 CVT?
The MOT on KU57 CVT expired on 3 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has KU57 CVT done?
KU57 CVT was recorded at 122,619 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2025, an average of 7,134 miles a year.
Has KU57 CVT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. KU57 CVT has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on KU57 CVT 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 KU57 CVT find?
KU57 CVT passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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