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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 2,000 cc

LB07 KFJMOT history

LB07 KFJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Aug 2026
Mileage
165,837 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,700 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 KFJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB07 KFJ was last recorded at 165,837 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 14,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,614 miles · 15 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,223 miles
Average per year
7,700 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,837 miles
  • 2025 – 151,614 miles
  • 2024 – 147,746 miles
  • 2023 – 143,078 miles
  • 2022 – 141,310 miles
  • 2021 – 138,135 miles
  • 2020 – 135,662 miles
  • 2018 – 134,290 miles
  • 2016 – 120,597 miles
  • 2015 – 114,010 miles
  • 2014 – 105,831 miles
  • 2013 – 87,281 miles
  • 2011 – 69,844 miles
  • 2010 – 40,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,837 miles
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed out with prescribed area
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Spring fitted upside down
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear most heatshield insecure
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components undersealed
  • AdvisoryVarious undertrays and sill covers fitted

What MOT failures 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Engine cover and undertrays fitted

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,837 miles (+14,223)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,837 miles
    Test number
    934584010679
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill corroded and holed out with prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Spring fitted upside down
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear most heatshield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components undersealed
    • AdvisoryVarious undertrays and sill covers fitted

  2. Pass151,614 miles (+3,868)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    151,614 miles
    Test number
    544637762125
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass147,746 miles (+97)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,746 miles
    Test number
    600890855490
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail147,649 miles (+4,571)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,649 miles
    Test number
    809845653099
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass143,078 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    143,078 miles
    Test number
    514365368861

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,077 miles (+1,767)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,077 miles
    Test number
    827576258594
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass141,310 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    141,310 miles
    Test number
    945362717897
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
    • AdvisoryNearside dip headlamp only just showing pattern
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  8. Fail141,310 miles (+3,175)2 major1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,310 miles
    Test number
    459164864391
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged loose
    • AdvisoryNearside dip headlamp only just showing pattern
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryTpms light on

  9. Pass138,135 miles (+9)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    138,135 miles
    Test number
    213489065684
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  10. Fail138,126 miles (+1,994)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,126 miles
    Test number
    963284882743
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and undertrays fitted

  11. Pass136,132 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    136,132 miles
    Test number
    326740198806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,662 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,662 miles
    Test number
    798273132952
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Fail135,662 miles (+1,372)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,662 miles
    Test number
    379081570433
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  14. Pass134,290 miles (+5,766)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    134,290 miles
    Test number
    928121660908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass128,524 miles (+7,927)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,524 miles
    Test number
    998682556064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass120,597 miles (+6,587)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,597 miles
    Test number
    874879949128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass114,010 miles (+8,179)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,010 miles
    Test number
    512597157332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass105,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    105,831 miles
    Test number
    849235604328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail105,831 miles (+18,550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,831 miles
    Test number
    538994804336
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureSide repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

  20. Fail87,281 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,281 miles
    Test number
    825893693160
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass87,281 miles (+17,437)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,281 miles
    Test number
    938983293127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass69,844 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    285003341327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,844 miles (+28,940)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,844 miles
    Test number
    769883641305
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass40,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,904 miles
    Test number
    432051720194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 KFJ

Does LB07 KFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 KFJ expired on 14 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 KFJ?
The MOT on LB07 KFJ expired on 14 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 KFJ done?
LB07 KFJ was recorded at 165,837 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 7,700 miles a year.
Has LB07 KFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 KFJ has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LB07 KFJ 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 KFJ find?
LB07 KFJ failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 7 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; exhaust silencer insecure, and 14 more.

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