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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB07 UYLMOT history

LB07 UYL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 208,179 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Aug 2024
Mileage
208,179 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2023
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
13,500 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 UYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 UYL was last recorded at 208,179 miles on 16 Aug 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,179 miles · 10 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
13,500 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 208,179 miles
  • 2022 – 199,594 miles
  • 2021 – 192,859 miles
  • 2020 – 185,264 miles
  • 2019 – 170,377 miles
  • 2018 – 152,547 miles
  • 2017 – 138,796 miles
  • 2016 – 121,612 miles
  • 2015 – 105,986 miles
  • 2014 – 90,115 miles
  • 2013 – 73,519 miles
  • 2012 – 59,871 miles
  • 2011 – 41,441 miles
  • 2010 – 30,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,179 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Lower outer panel rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryReversing lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnder car rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view MINOR CHIP IN SWEPT ZONE

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front BRAKE PAD WIRE DISCONNECTED.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front WORN ON INNER EDGE CANT SEE ANY CORDS OR PLY.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass208,179 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    208,179 miles
    Test number
    937305676202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower outer panel rusty
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUnder car rusty

  2. Fail208,179 miles (+8,585)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,179 miles
    Test number
    387595225891
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower outer panel rusty
    • AdvisoryReversing lamp not working
    • AdvisoryUnder car rusty

  3. Pass199,594 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    199,594 miles
    Test number
    245731089803
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PADS WORN DOWN LIHGT ON BUT ALL PADS LOOK GOOD

  4. Fail199,594 miles (+6,735)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,594 miles
    Test number
    824962653728
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND O/F WIPER (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBRAKE PADS WORN DOWN LIHGT ON BUT ALL PADS LOOK GOOD

  5. Pass192,859 miles (+7)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    192,859 miles
    Test number
    124310931273
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view MINOR CHIP IN SWEPT ZONE (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail192,852 miles (+7,588)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,852 miles
    Test number
    233547337991
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view MINOR CHIP IN SWEPT ZONE (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass185,264 miles (+14,887)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    185,264 miles
    Test number
    915003200248
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 3 separate chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass170,377 miles (+17,830)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    170,377 miles
    Test number
    995642130881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass152,547 miles (+78)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    152,547 miles
    Test number
    789613843759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE PAD WIRE DISCONNECTED.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WORN ON INNER EDGE CANT SEE ANY CORDS OR PLY.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE CANT SEE ANY CORDS OR PLY.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySERVICE LAMP ON.

  10. Fail152,469 miles (+13,673)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,469 miles
    Test number
    126294626507
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE PAD WIRE DISCONNECTED.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front WORN ON INNER EDGE CANT SEE ANY CORDS OR PLY.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE CANT SEE ANY CORDS OR PLY.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySERVICE LAMP ON.

  11. Pass138,796 miles (+17,184)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,796 miles
    Test number
    407127680416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass121,612 miles (+15,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,612 miles
    Test number
    612545826108
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front. (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass105,986 miles (+15,871)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,986 miles
    Test number
    667875725274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to bodywork nsr

  14. Pass90,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,115 miles
    Test number
    225236724294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail90,115 miles (+1,631)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,115 miles
    Test number
    328466524206
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail88,484 miles (+14,965)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,484 miles
    Test number
    915109594197
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,519 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    73,519 miles
    Test number
    916586693151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail73,519 miles (+13,648)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,519 miles
    Test number
    716926093100
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront under tray insecure.

  19. Pass59,871 miles (+519)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    59,871 miles
    Test number
    416842222203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Fail59,352 miles (+17,911)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,352 miles
    Test number
    845998302279
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass41,441 miles (+11,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    41,441 miles
    Test number
    935903671188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass30,241 miles (+331)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    30,241 miles
    Test number
    251762060120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,910 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,910 miles
    Test number
    200023150403
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB07 UYL

Does LB07 UYL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 UYL expired on 28 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 UYL?
The MOT on LB07 UYL expired on 28 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 UYL done?
LB07 UYL was recorded at 208,179 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2023, an average of 13,500 miles a year.
Has LB07 UYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 UYL has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LB07 UYL 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 UYL find?
LB07 UYL passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside lower outer panel rusty, and 2 more.

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