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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LB07 WGXMOT history

LB07 WGX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Feb 2027
Mileage
170,300 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 WGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 WGX was last recorded at 170,300 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 31 Mar 2015: 68,448 miles, lower than 80,042 miles on 10 Jun 2014.

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
170,300 miles · 27 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,300 miles
  • 2024 – 162,959 miles
  • 2022 – 158,286 miles
  • 2021 – 149,982 miles
  • 2020 – 144,333 miles
  • 2019 – 134,120 miles
  • 2018 – 125,425 miles
  • 2017 – 117,717 miles
  • 2016 – 107,904 miles
  • 2015 – 92,514 miles
  • 2014 – 80,042 miles
  • 2013 – 71,549 miles
  • 2012 – 62,447 miles
  • 2011 – 48,414 miles
  • 2010 – 34,152 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,300 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casing corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,300 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    170,300 miles
    Test number
    437964377918
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail170,300 miles (+7,341)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,300 miles
    Test number
    649236177946
    • MajorBrake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorber casing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass162,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    162,959 miles
    Test number
    832447435563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail162,959 miles (+4,673)3 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,959 miles
    Test number
    482342214554
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass158,286 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,286 miles
    Test number
    210043682321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail158,283 miles (+8,301)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,283 miles
    Test number
    536077935766
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking PUMP AREA (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass149,982 miles (+5,649)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,982 miles
    Test number
    838209927941
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush assy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass144,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    144,333 miles
    Test number
    273560576065
    • AdvisoryFront engine under tray deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail144,333 miles (+10,213)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,333 miles
    Test number
    632863223887
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine under tray deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear hand brake over adjusted off side calliper lever not returning to stop peg

  10. Pass134,120 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    134,120 miles
    Test number
    949423910315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split and check correct fitment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail134,199 miles (+8,774)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,199 miles
    Test number
    900792105353
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split and check correct fitment (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass125,425 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    125,425 miles
    Test number
    772095601454
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber reduced damping.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail125,425 miles (+7,708)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,425 miles
    Test number
    801855874147
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber reduced damping.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyres under inflated.

  14. Pass117,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    117,717 miles
    Test number
    153277949720

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail117,717 miles (+9,813)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,717 miles
    Test number
    402216767823
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose two of the three securing bolts are broken (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass107,904 miles (+15,390)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,904 miles
    Test number
    799535284929
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryMovement in engine mount
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged

  17. Pass92,514 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    125444165112
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail92,514 miles (+24,066)3 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,514 miles
    Test number
    479074165113
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass68,448 miles (-11,594)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    68,448 miles
    Test number
    219400995038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,042 miles (+8,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    80,042 miles
    Test number
    208171364460
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  21. Pass71,549 miles (+9,102)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,549 miles
    Test number
    299332073459
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass62,447 miles (+258)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    62,447 miles
    Test number
    976390082185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear door intermittently won't unlock with central locking
    • NoteTraction control warning light displayed on dashboard

  23. Fail62,189 miles (+13,775)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,189 miles
    Test number
    106607772101
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear door intermittently won't unlock with central locking
    • NoteTraction control warning light displayed on dashboard

  24. Pass48,414 miles (+14,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    48,414 miles
    Test number
    939820481103
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass34,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    34,152 miles
    Test number
    344206960189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB07 WGX

Does LB07 WGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 WGX is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB07 WGX?
The MOT on LB07 WGX is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB07 WGX done?
LB07 WGX was recorded at 170,300 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 8,704 miles a year.
Has LB07 WGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 WGX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB07 WGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 31 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB07 WGX find?
LB07 WGX passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; both front shock absorber casing corroded; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 4 more.

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