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Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

LB07 YLRMOT history

LB07 YLR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Aug 2007. Its MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025 and it has passed 14 of 26 MOT tests, with 152,123 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Dec 2025
Mileage
152,123 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
14 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB07 YLR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
3 Aug 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB07 YLR was last recorded at 152,123 miles on 16 Dec 2024, 2,458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,665 miles · 14 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,458 miles
Average per year
8,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,123 miles
  • 2023 – 149,665 miles
  • 2022 – 146,317 miles
  • 2021 – 140,768 miles
  • 2020 – 137,020 miles
  • 2019 – 135,328 miles
  • 2018 – 131,248 miles
  • 2017 – 114,537 miles
  • 2016 – 101,332 miles
  • 2015 – 83,554 miles
  • 2014 – 68,730 miles
  • 2013 – 57,142 miles
  • 2012 – 52,298 miles
  • 2011 – 39,496 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,123 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective clamp

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,123 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    152,123 miles
    Test number
    736295435653
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,122 miles (+2,457)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,122 miles
    Test number
    757594457975
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,665 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,665 miles
    Test number
    644718706434
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,665 miles (+3,348)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,665 miles
    Test number
    150137133192
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi area (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass146,317 miles (+5,549)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    146,317 miles
    Test number
    136034535969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass140,768 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    140,768 miles
    Test number
    267472668730
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Fail140,766 miles (+3,746)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,766 miles
    Test number
    635834303090
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass137,020 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    137,020 miles
    Test number
    762811206980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

  9. Fail137,017 miles (+1,689)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,017 miles
    Test number
    982845318532
    • DangerousNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass135,328 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,328 miles
    Test number
    858637431342
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts to the side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  11. Fail135,328 miles (+4,080)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,328 miles
    Test number
    126545663930
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has cuts to the side wall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  12. Pass131,248 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    131,248 miles
    Test number
    746285984678

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,246 miles (+16,709)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,246 miles
    Test number
    138560448805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass114,537 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    609669385415
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  15. Fail114,537 miles (+13,205)1 dangerous9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,537 miles
    Test number
    404225571273
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel arch liner insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp illuminated

  16. Pass101,332 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    895826056823
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService light on

  17. Fail101,332 miles (+17,778)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    167325623371
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake wear light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryService light on

  18. Pass83,554 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    83,554 miles
    Test number
    739651115233
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake disc's worn

  19. Fail83,553 miles (+14,823)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,553 miles
    Test number
    907120315219
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear brake disc's worn

  20. Pass68,730 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    68,730 miles
    Test number
    186947894190
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Fail68,729 miles (+11,587)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,729 miles
    Test number
    917202794122
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass57,142 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    57,142 miles
    Test number
    807721793147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,298 miles (+12,802)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    52,298 miles
    Test number
    538267742208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass39,496 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    39,496 miles
    Test number
    305393641277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,486 miles (+46)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,486 miles
    Test number
    548872741268
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  26. Fail39,440 miles4 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,440 miles
    Test number
    728174891164
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about LB07 YLR

Does LB07 YLR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB07 YLR expired on 16 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB07 YLR?
The MOT on LB07 YLR expired on 16 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB07 YLR done?
LB07 YLR was recorded at 152,123 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2024, an average of 8,391 miles a year.
Has LB07 YLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB07 YLR has failed 12 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB07 YLR 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 YLR find?
LB07 YLR passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: offside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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