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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB07 VGNMOT history

LB07 VGN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 180,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
180,392 mi
At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 VGN
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
25 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
29 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 VGN was last recorded at 180,392 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 9,967 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,425 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,967 miles
Average per year
9,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 180,392 miles
  • 2024 – 170,425 miles
  • 2023 – 159,910 miles
  • 2022 – 150,679 miles
  • 2021 – 137,829 miles
  • 2020 – 120,440 miles
  • 2019 – 113,322 miles
  • 2018 – 104,029 miles
  • 2017 – 96,424 miles
  • 2016 – 87,569 miles
  • 2015 – 79,595 miles
  • 2014 – 71,385 miles
  • 2013 – 65,913 miles
  • 2012 – 57,862 miles
  • 2011 – 44,650 miles
  • 2010 – 30,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,392 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consol bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing ingress

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass180,392 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    180,392 miles
    Test number
    102866318762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail180,387 miles (+9,962)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,387 miles
    Test number
    877151452501
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass170,425 miles (+27)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    170,425 miles
    Test number
    771398002618
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail170,398 miles (+10,488)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,398 miles
    Test number
    496965502943
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass159,910 miles (+9,231)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    159,910 miles
    Test number
    414344817772
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consol bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass150,679 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    150,679 miles
    Test number
    471214476217
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consol bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail150,674 miles (+12,845)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,674 miles
    Test number
    809772757439
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Consol bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass137,829 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,829 miles
    Test number
    160759621946
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail137,828 miles (+8,306)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,828 miles
    Test number
    353972181027
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but preventing ingress (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Lumpy inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass129,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    129,522 miles
    Test number
    546671806841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail129,522 miles (+9,082)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,522 miles
    Test number
    308069264802
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass120,440 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,440 miles
    Test number
    381308083569
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail120,436 miles (+7,114)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,436 miles
    Test number
    613956155252
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass113,322 miles (+9,293)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    113,322 miles
    Test number
    406743005421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass104,029 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    480862705297
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail104,029 miles (+7,605)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,029 miles
    Test number
    157805369303
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres 3mm
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass96,424 miles (+8,855)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,424 miles
    Test number
    762929479106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass87,569 miles (+7,974)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,569 miles
    Test number
    560087760788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm + Void of tread on its inner edge. Recommend new tyre. (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass79,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    79,595 miles
    Test number
    898143075164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail79,595 miles (+8,210)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,595 miles
    Test number
    497983875156
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass71,385 miles (+5,472)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    71,385 miles
    Test number
    357891464191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,913 miles (+8,051)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    829601563110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

  23. Pass57,862 miles (+13,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,862 miles
    Test number
    145604982106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass44,650 miles (+14,349)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    44,650 miles
    Test number
    217251481146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,301 miles
    Test number
    704498880158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 VGN

Does LB07 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 VGN is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB07 VGN?
The MOT on LB07 VGN is valid until 26 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 VGN done?
LB07 VGN was recorded at 180,392 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 9,802 miles a year.
Has LB07 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 VGN has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB07 VGN 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 VGN find?
LB07 VGN passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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