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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LB07 LJXMOT history

LB07 LJX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 259,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
259,800 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2022
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
19,208 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 LJX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 LJX was last recorded at 259,800 miles on 15 Sept 2022, 14,183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,617 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
14,183 miles
Average per year
19,208 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 259,800 miles
  • 2021 – 245,617 miles
  • 2020 – 242,416 miles
  • 2019 – 232,464 miles
  • 2018 – 213,883 miles
  • 2017 – 180,853 miles
  • 2016 – 148,352 miles
  • 2015 – 120,229 miles
  • 2014 – 93,274 miles
  • 2013 – 61,959 miles
  • 2012 – 53,373 miles
  • 2011 – 36,975 miles
  • 2010 – 24,617 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass259,800 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Quarter panel damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Roof damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front lower arm rear bush's perished and slight split's

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear wiper arm missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 7 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass259,800 miles (+14,183)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    259,800 miles
    Test number
    539659559675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement And offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Quarter panel damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Roof damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass245,617 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    245,617 miles
    Test number
    790258790692
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  3. Fail245,611 miles (+3,195)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,611 miles
    Test number
    492723823839
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  4. Pass242,416 miles (+9,952)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    242,416 miles
    Test number
    689515164328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively and offside (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corrded

  5. Pass232,464 miles (+18,581)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    232,464 miles
    Test number
    880826620369
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass213,883 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    213,883 miles
    Test number
    527069038624
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bush's perished and slight split's
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm missing

  7. Fail213,883 miles (+33,030)2 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,883 miles
    Test number
    465771330051
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire engine area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bush's perished and slight split's
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryRear wiper arm missing

  8. Pass180,853 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    180,853 miles
    Test number
    423114946048
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape and bald on inner edges

  9. Fail180,853 miles (+32,501)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,853 miles
    Test number
    917093612790
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres out of shape and bald on inner edges

  10. Pass148,352 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    148,352 miles
    Test number
    172636034114
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn out of shape
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen low down o/s

  11. Fail148,352 miles (+28,123)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,352 miles
    Test number
    203307325506
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen low down o/s

  12. Pass120,229 miles (+26,955)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    120,229 miles
    Test number
    278625775137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant level low

  13. Pass93,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,274 miles
    Test number
    808338274182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail93,274 miles (+31,315)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,274 miles
    Test number
    939628574117
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass61,959 miles (+8,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    61,959 miles
    Test number
    186414183187
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass53,373 miles (+16,398)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    53,373 miles
    Test number
    347659912266
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear discs slightly worn

  17. Pass36,975 miles (+12,358)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    36,975 miles
    Test number
    848629731277
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass24,617 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    24,617 miles
    Test number
    840996130259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass24,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,044 miles
    Test number
    453198550192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 LJX

Does LB07 LJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 LJX expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 LJX?
The MOT on LB07 LJX expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 LJX done?
LB07 LJX was recorded at 259,800 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2022, an average of 19,208 miles a year.
Has LB07 LJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 LJX has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LB07 LJX 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 LJX find?
LB07 LJX passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2022 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front; nearside outer sill damaged; nearside rear quarter panel damaged, and 3 more.

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