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Red · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LB07 CWJMOT history

LB07 CWJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 207,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
207,399 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 CWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
5 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 CWJ was last recorded at 207,399 miles on 28 Feb 2024, 8,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,217 miles · 2 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
8,182 miles
Average per year
12,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,399 miles
  • 2023 – 199,217 miles
  • 2022 – 192,686 miles
  • 2021 – 185,566 miles
  • 2020 – 181,308 miles
  • 2019 – 170,124 miles
  • 2018 – 166,350 miles
  • 2017 – 153,669 miles
  • 2016 – 137,044 miles
  • 2015 – 127,660 miles
  • 2014 – 110,543 miles
  • 2013 – 87,846 miles
  • 2012 – 70,600 miles
  • 2011 – 54,577 miles
  • 2010 – 42,507 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Both offside and nearside rear brake have a slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Parking brake efficiency only just met adjustment or repair may be required

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    240931855342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  2. Pass207,399 miles (+8,182)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    207,399 miles
    Test number
    393447250234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass199,217 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    199,217 miles
    Test number
    452287584272
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Fail199,217 miles (+6,531)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,217 miles
    Test number
    807406583469
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass192,686 miles (+7,120)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    192,686 miles
    Test number
    714334497941
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass185,566 miles (+4,258)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    185,566 miles
    Test number
    260573663008
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass181,308 miles (+11,184)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    181,308 miles
    Test number
    498414374875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass170,124 miles (+3,774)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    170,124 miles
    Test number
    163966991408
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cv boot slightly worn
  9. Pass166,350 miles (+12,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    166,350 miles
    Test number
    756817122157
    • AdvisoryBoth front headlamps clouded
  10. Pass153,669 miles (+102)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    153,669 miles
    Test number
    585538496784
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside rear brake have a slight bind
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met adjustment or repair may be required
  11. Fail153,567 miles (+16,523)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,567 miles
    Test number
    789752204356
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth offside and nearside rear brake have a slight bind
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met adjustment or repair may be required
  12. Pass137,044 miles (+25)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    137,044 miles
    Test number
    269192283675
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
  13. Fail137,019 miles (+9,359)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,019 miles
    Test number
    451553685316
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on both edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
  14. Pass127,660 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    127,660 miles
    Test number
    341215111771
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail127,660 miles (+17,117)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,660 miles
    Test number
    120956275674
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass110,543 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    886463824234
    • NoteN/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall
    • NotePossible puncture on o/s/f tyre. no obvious sign but looks low on pressure
  17. Fail110,543 miles (+22,697)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,543 miles
    Test number
    926263924223
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre splitting on inner sidewall
    • NotePossible puncture on o/s/f tyre. no obvious sign but looks low on pressure
  18. Pass87,846 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    87,846 miles
    Test number
    775616053143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteService light on
  19. Fail87,846 miles (+17,246)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,846 miles
    Test number
    437635353164
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteService light on
  20. Pass70,600 miles (+16,023)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    70,600 miles
    Test number
    319203352189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteEngine oil level near min
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge slightly worn
  21. Pass54,577 miles (+12,070)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    54,577 miles
    Test number
    149506441181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail42,507 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    372363950114
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
  23. Pass42,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    42,507 miles
    Test number
    390493950101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 CWJ

Does LB07 CWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 CWJ expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 CWJ?
The MOT on LB07 CWJ expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 CWJ done?
LB07 CWJ was recorded at 207,399 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2024, an average of 12,000 miles a year.
Has LB07 CWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 CWJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB07 CWJ 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 LB07 CWJ find?
LB07 CWJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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