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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LB07 SDOMOT history

LB07 SDO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 193,861 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2026
Mileage
193,861 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,675 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 SDO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 SDO was last recorded at 193,861 miles on 26 Sept 2025, 4,951 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,910 miles · 20 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,951 miles
Average per year
11,675 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,861 miles
  • 2024 – 188,910 miles
  • 2023 – 182,815 miles
  • 2022 – 179,629 miles
  • 2021 – 166,708 miles
  • 2020 – 153,641 miles
  • 2019 – 129,799 miles
  • 2018 – 110,237 miles
  • 2017 – 91,507 miles
  • 2016 – 74,659 miles
  • 2015 – 55,670 miles
  • 2014 – 37,986 miles
  • 2013 – 27,583 miles
  • 2012 – 23,954 miles
  • 2011 – 19,318 miles
  • 2010 – 14,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,861 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass193,861 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    193,861 miles
    Test number
    325235376662
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail193,861 miles (+4,951)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,861 miles
    Test number
    122678678771
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass188,910 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    188,910 miles
    Test number
    281508757654
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail188,910 miles (+6,095)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,910 miles
    Test number
    789975167175
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass182,815 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    182,815 miles
    Test number
    857547575858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail182,815 miles (+3,186)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,815 miles
    Test number
    317325985339
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass179,629 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    179,629 miles
    Test number
    697373330021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail179,629 miles (+12,921)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,629 miles
    Test number
    300247349398
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  9. Pass166,708 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    166,708 miles
    Test number
    378605385852
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail166,707 miles (+13,066)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,707 miles
    Test number
    725599683651
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,641 miles (+23,842)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    153,641 miles
    Test number
    890117621993
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass129,799 miles (+19,562)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,799 miles
    Test number
    823586536279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,237 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,237 miles
    Test number
    916241269101
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail110,236 miles (+18,729)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,236 miles
    Test number
    798643693395
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass91,507 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    91,507 miles
    Test number
    903245870707
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Fail91,506 miles (+16,847)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,506 miles
    Test number
    350691662374
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  17. Pass74,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    74,659 miles
    Test number
    393483524801

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,659 miles (+18,989)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,659 miles
    Test number
    971383204953
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass55,670 miles (+17,684)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,670 miles
    Test number
    336386145182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,986 miles (+10,403)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    37,986 miles
    Test number
    978217244116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,583 miles (+3,629)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,583 miles
    Test number
    456008543191
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass23,954 miles (+4,636)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    23,954 miles
    Test number
    946669332112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,318 miles (+4,586)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    19,318 miles
    Test number
    577405241100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass14,732 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    14,732 miles
    Test number
    224454240421
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  25. Fail14,732 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,732 miles
    Test number
    293624140403
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

Questions about LB07 SDO

Does LB07 SDO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 SDO expired on 25 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 SDO?
The MOT on LB07 SDO expired on 25 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 SDO done?
LB07 SDO was recorded at 193,861 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2025, an average of 11,675 miles a year.
Has LB07 SDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 SDO has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 SDO 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 SDO find?
LB07 SDO passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2025 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front coolant leak, and 3 more.

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