
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc
LB07 WHAMOT history
LB07 WHA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,867 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 196,867 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 10,118 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB07 WHA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 28 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB07 WHA was last recorded at 196,867 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 196,835 miles · 4 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 10,118 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,867 miles
- 2025 – 180,863 miles
- 2024 – 166,902 miles
- 2023 – 151,087 miles
- 2022 – 133,461 miles
- 2021 – 128,679 miles
- 2020 – 124,000 miles
- 2019 – 118,121 miles
- 2017 – 99,124 miles
- 2016 – 97,803 miles
- 2015 – 89,440 miles
- 2014 – 80,581 miles
- 2013 – 68,817 miles
- 2012 – 55,907 miles
- 2011 – 47,620 miles
- 2010 – 38,740 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sill Corroded and HoledRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Sill DamagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
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 fog lamp lens damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
25 tests since 28 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,867 miles (+32)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 196,867 miles
- Test number
- 251763121765
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sill Corroded and Holed
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Sill Damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail196,835 miles (+15,972)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,835 miles
- Test number
- 591311319322
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sill Corroded and Holed
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Sill Damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass180,863 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 180,863 miles
- Test number
- 154904563142
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail180,863 miles (+13,961)1 dangerous4 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,863 miles
- Test number
- 189902464782
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cut (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear disc burned
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass166,902 miles2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 166,902 miles
- Test number
- 986882306132
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail166,902 miles (+15,815)4 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,902 miles
- Test number
- 732741114275
- MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp lens damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySeat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Driver belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass151,087 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 151,087 miles
- Test number
- 324249636968
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail151,087 miles (+17,626)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,087 miles
- Test number
- 617557878464
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass133,461 miles (+4,782)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 133,461 miles
- Test number
- 917963457412
- AdvisoryFront Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass128,679 miles (+4,679)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 128,679 miles
- Test number
- 336774244648
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front fog light not working
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEml light is on
Pass124,000 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 124,000 miles
- Test number
- 614020603981
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar 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) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail124,000 miles (+5,879)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,000 miles
- Test number
- 131350090745
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))
Pass118,121 miles (+18,997)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 118,121 miles
- Test number
- 939941278664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,124 miles (+1,321)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 99,124 miles
- Test number
- 313389297469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,803 miles (+333)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 97,803 miles
- Test number
- 959504970635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,470 miles (+8,030)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,470 miles
- Test number
- 784074292342
- FailureFuel system component leaking pump on the side of the engine (7.2.3)
Pass89,440 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 577233475155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail89,440 miles (+8,859)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,440 miles
- Test number
- 769183375133
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront exhaust mounting bolts loose
- NoteUnderside of vehicle dirty
Pass80,581 miles (+19)10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 80,581 miles
- Test number
- 475825174168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail80,562 miles (+11,745)3 failures11 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,562 miles
- Test number
- 175114274145
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass68,817 miles (+12,910)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 68,817 miles
- Test number
- 376025273175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass55,907 miles (+8,287)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 55,907 miles
- Test number
- 687936462135
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass47,620 miles (+8,880)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 47,620 miles
- Test number
- 437628071141
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass38,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 38,740 miles
- Test number
- 411159170140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,740 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,740 miles
- Test number
- 392639970127
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Questions about LB07 WHA
- Does LB07 WHA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB07 WHA is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB07 WHA?
- The MOT on LB07 WHA is valid until 11 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 WHA done?
- LB07 WHA was recorded at 196,867 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 10,118 miles a year.
- Has LB07 WHA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB07 WHA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB07 WHA 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 WHA find?
- LB07 WHA passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front sill corroded and holed; nearside lower sill damaged, and 2 more.
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