Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
LB07 YJLMOT history
LB07 YJL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2007. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 211,050 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 211,050 mi
- At MOT on 27 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 12,669 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB07 YJL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 26 Jun 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 13 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB07 YJL was last recorded at 211,050 miles on 27 Feb 2025, 11,772 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 199,278 miles · 28 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,772 miles
- Average per year
- 12,669 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 211,050 miles
- 2024 – 199,278 miles
- 2023 – 189,113 miles
- 2022 – 179,739 miles
- 2021 – 169,993 miles
- 2020 – 164,259 miles
- 2019 – 152,074 miles
- 2018 – 137,737 miles
- 2017 – 116,887 miles
- 2016 – 94,628 miles
- 2015 – 71,663 miles
- 2014 – 62,555 miles
- 2013 – 54,258 miles
- 2012 – 45,950 miles
- 2011 – 35,952 miles
- 2010 – 31,030 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass211,050 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass211,050 miles (+11,772)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 211,050 miles
- Test number
- 838572148808
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass199,278 miles (+10,165)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 199,278 miles
- Test number
- 731579628402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass189,113 miles (+33)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 189,113 miles
- Test number
- 547003974012
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail189,080 miles (+9,341)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,080 miles
- Test number
- 478972352050
- 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))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass179,739 miles (+9,746)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 179,739 miles
- Test number
- 604775998430
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass169,993 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 169,993 miles
- Test number
- 844599155295
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail169,987 miles (+5,728)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,987 miles
- Test number
- 240088703350
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass164,259 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 164,259 miles
- Test number
- 681796508022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing also worn lower on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing also worn lower on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail164,259 miles (+12,185)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,259 miles
- Test number
- 116044706289
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing also worn lower on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing also worn lower on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass152,074 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 152,074 miles
- Test number
- 218014746786
- AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Fail152,071 miles (+14,334)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,071 miles
- Test number
- 813766956935
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 1.00M-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour BLACK SMOKE (8.2.2.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Pass137,737 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 137,737 miles
- Test number
- 280024703088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,710 miles (+20,823)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,710 miles
- Test number
- 969254601657
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass116,887 miles (+22,259)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 116,887 miles
- Test number
- 461982775526
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,628 miles (+22,965)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 94,628 miles
- Test number
- 767940660566
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,663 miles (+9,108)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 71,663 miles
- Test number
- 178180695098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,555 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 62,555 miles
- Test number
- 527693614151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,555 miles (+8,297)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,555 miles
- Test number
- 346152714106
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Fail54,258 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,258 miles
- Test number
- 359588203148
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tracking needs checking
Pass54,258 miles (+8,308)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 54,258 miles
- Test number
- 677448903114
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront tracking needs checking
Pass45,950 miles (+9,998)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 45,950 miles
- Test number
- 617559602131
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Pass35,952 miles (+4,922)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 35,952 miles
- Test number
- 106986111120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,030 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,030 miles
- Test number
- 632347440333
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag lamp on
- NoteRear discs slightly corroded
Pass31,030 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 31,030 miles
- Test number
- 952247740392
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAir bag lamp on
- NoteRear discs slightly corroded
Questions about LB07 YJL
- Does LB07 YJL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB07 YJL expired on 13 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB07 YJL?
- The MOT on LB07 YJL expired on 13 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB07 YJL done?
- LB07 YJL was recorded at 211,050 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2025, an average of 12,669 miles a year.
- Has LB07 YJL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB07 YJL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB07 YJL 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 YJL find?
- LB07 YJL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2025 with 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn lower on the inner edge, and 2 more.
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