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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB07 VHCMOT history

LB07 VHC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,776 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2026
Mileage
170,776 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,788 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 VHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 VHC was last recorded at 170,776 miles on 31 Jan 2025, 7,136 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Oct 2016: 79,494 miles, lower than 182,071 miles on 6 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,640 miles · 2 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,136 miles
Average per year
5,788 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,776 miles
  • 2024 – 163,640 miles
  • 2023 – 156,013 miles
  • 2022 – 147,416 miles
  • 2021 – 140,332 miles
  • 2019 – 130,183 miles
  • 2018 – 118,658 miles
  • 2017 – 96,947 miles
  • 2016 – 79,494 miles
  • 2015 – 172,638 miles
  • 2014 – 164,635 miles
  • 2013 – 153,025 miles
  • 2012 – 137,445 miles
  • 2011 – 114,086 miles
  • 2010 – 86,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,776 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front discs lipped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,776 miles (+7,136)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    170,776 miles
    Test number
    231879886246
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,640 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    163,640 miles
    Test number
    988629401186
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill becoming corroded

  3. Fail163,639 miles (+7,626)2 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,639 miles
    Test number
    826197545940
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill becoming corroded

  4. Pass156,013 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,013 miles
    Test number
    190622114112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  5. Fail156,010 miles (+8,594)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,010 miles
    Test number
    662322673014
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  6. Pass147,416 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    147,416 miles
    Test number
    183201194849
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail147,416 miles (+7,084)2 dangerous2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,416 miles
    Test number
    576024781880
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass140,332 miles (+10,149)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    140,332 miles
    Test number
    214174349902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,183 miles (+11,525)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,183 miles
    Test number
    290674828167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    687090160300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail118,658 miles (+21,711)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,658 miles
    Test number
    469101423075
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective filler flap not opening (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass96,947 miles (+17,453)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    96,947 miles
    Test number
    201340049100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,494 miles (-102,577)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    79,494 miles
    Test number
    763011039022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass182,071 miles (+265)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    182,071 miles
    Test number
    109529659048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake has slight grab
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished, cracked and worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

  15. Fail181,806 miles (+9,168)3 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,806 miles
    Test number
    160625963394
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn bald inside edge
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs deteriorated, scored and worn thin
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads worn low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake has slight grab
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a nail
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished, cracked and worn low
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs deteriorated and worn thin

  16. Pass172,638 miles (+8,003)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    172,638 miles
    Test number
    928018175166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass164,635 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    164,635 miles
    Test number
    566054284165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail164,627 miles (+11,602)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,627 miles
    Test number
    119713084109
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside door mirror cover missing. NSF tyre wearing inner edge.
    • NoteOSR tail light, 1 of 2 bulbs not working.

  19. Pass153,025 miles (+15,580)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    153,025 miles
    Test number
    406766973156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass137,445 miles (+23,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    137,445 miles
    Test number
    636549572166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass114,086 miles (+27,788)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,086 miles
    Test number
    599312371107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass86,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,298 miles
    Test number
    703749770183
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB07 VHC

Does LB07 VHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 VHC expired on 1 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 VHC?
The MOT on LB07 VHC expired on 1 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 VHC done?
LB07 VHC was recorded at 170,776 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2025, an average of 5,788 miles a year.
Has LB07 VHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 VHC has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 VHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB07 VHC find?
LB07 VHC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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