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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB07 LKAMOT history

LB07 LKA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
129,762 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,980 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 LKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
8 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 LKA was last recorded at 129,762 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 516 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,246 miles · 29 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
516 miles
Average per year
3,980 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,762 miles
  • 2024 – 129,246 miles
  • 2023 – 128,707 miles
  • 2022 – 128,283 miles
  • 2021 – 127,893 miles
  • 2020 – 127,555 miles
  • 2019 – 127,170 miles
  • 2018 – 126,430 miles
  • 2017 – 126,041 miles
  • 2015 – 124,627 miles
  • 2014 – 118,940 miles
  • 2013 – 99,092 miles
  • 2012 – 84,014 miles
  • 2011 – 75,265 miles
  • 2010 – 68,485 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,762 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryAll tyres underinflated at time of test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Underneath trays fitted at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2019

  • Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,762 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    129,762 miles
    Test number
    446655336435
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres underinflated at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail129,762 miles (+516)2 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,762 miles
    Test number
    764802763595
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll tyres underinflated at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass129,246 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    129,246 miles
    Test number
    683892356181
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail129,246 miles (+539)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,246 miles
    Test number
    537204564314
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect outer lens (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass128,707 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    128,707 miles
    Test number
    998335729399
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Fail128,706 miles (+423)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,706 miles
    Test number
    732628262347
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass128,283 miles (+390)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    128,283 miles
    Test number
    355499499702
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both NSF OSF (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both NSF OSF (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All OSR NSR NSF OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All OSR NSR NSF (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass127,893 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,893 miles
    Test number
    210395106803
    • MinorNearside Front 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))

  9. Fail127,893 miles (+338)2 dangerous1 major3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,893 miles
    Test number
    281044093339
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front 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))

  10. Pass127,555 miles (+385)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,555 miles
    Test number
    492307929719
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass127,170 miles (+740)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,170 miles
    Test number
    698848259872
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

  12. Pass126,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,430 miles
    Test number
    506501166701

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail126,430 miles (+389)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,430 miles
    Test number
    209142646231
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass126,041 miles (+1,414)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    126,041 miles
    Test number
    680931284393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

  15. Pass124,627 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    124,627 miles
    Test number
    379766299011
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

  16. Fail124,627 miles (+5,687)1 failure1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,627 miles
    Test number
    211963519362
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryUnderneath trays fitted at time of test

  17. Pass118,940 miles (+19,848)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,940 miles
    Test number
    488685154049
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/side front tyre cut in tread

  18. Pass99,092 miles (+15,078)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    99,092 miles
    Test number
    166935463078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,014 miles (+8,749)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    84,014 miles
    Test number
    186415052479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass75,265 miles (+6,780)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,265 miles
    Test number
    899426251073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,485 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,485 miles
    Test number
    452888450190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 LKA

Does LB07 LKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 LKA is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB07 LKA?
The MOT on LB07 LKA is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 LKA done?
LB07 LKA was recorded at 129,762 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 3,980 miles a year.
Has LB07 LKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 LKA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 LKA 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 LKA find?
LB07 LKA passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 4 more.

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