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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LB57 BUWMOT history

LB57 BUW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
152,310 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,376 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 BUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 BUW was last recorded at 152,310 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 11,217 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,093 miles · 21 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
11,217 miles
Average per year
7,376 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,310 miles
  • 2025 – 141,093 miles
  • 2024 – 138,902 miles
  • 2023 – 136,640 miles
  • 2022 – 132,790 miles
  • 2021 – 130,764 miles
  • 2020 – 129,239 miles
  • 2019 – 126,793 miles
  • 2018 – 119,865 miles
  • 2017 – 110,692 miles
  • 2016 – 102,677 miles
  • 2015 – 93,540 miles
  • 2014 – 81,803 miles
  • 2013 – 68,885 miles
  • 2012 – 56,118 miles
  • 2011 – 42,635 miles
  • 2010 – 35,325 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail152,310 miles
  • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryBearing noise from Engine.

What MOT failures 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 Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • N/S & O/S headlamps starting to deteriorate

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/S/Rear tyre starting to perish between treads

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail152,310 miles (+11,217)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,310 miles
    Test number
    805211353840
    • 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBearing noise from Engine.

  2. Pass141,093 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,093 miles
    Test number
    462187776501
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S headlamps starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryN/S/Rear tyre starting to perish between treads

  3. Fail141,029 miles (+2,127)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,029 miles
    Test number
    784596854745
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/S & O/S headlamps starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryN/S/Rear tyre starting to perish between treads

  4. Pass138,902 miles (+24)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,902 miles
    Test number
    221910248908
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail138,878 miles (+2,238)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,878 miles
    Test number
    684922515464
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass136,640 miles (+3,850)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,640 miles
    Test number
    268890715787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,790 miles (+2,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,790 miles
    Test number
    934903456827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass130,764 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,764 miles
    Test number
    525351540020
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail130,764 miles (+1,525)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,764 miles
    Test number
    635012390074
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass129,239 miles (+2,446)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,239 miles
    Test number
    790594789448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass126,793 miles (+6,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,793 miles
    Test number
    590384340312
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass119,865 miles (+9,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    119,865 miles
    Test number
    409053098499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn inner edge and 3 mm
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass110,692 miles (+8,015)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    110,692 miles
    Test number
    335861008992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,677 miles (+9,137)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    102,677 miles
    Test number
    632033704808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,540 miles (+11,737)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    93,540 miles
    Test number
    281532186666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass81,803 miles (+12,918)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    81,803 miles
    Test number
    347488484239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass68,885 miles (+12,767)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    68,885 miles
    Test number
    705107293264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,118 miles (+13,483)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    56,118 miles
    Test number
    468006782209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,635 miles (+7,310)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,635 miles
    Test number
    289339791252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass35,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    35,325 miles
    Test number
    112871730383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 BUW

Does LB57 BUW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 BUW is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 BUW?
The MOT on LB57 BUW is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 BUW done?
LB57 BUW was recorded at 152,310 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 7,376 miles a year.
Has LB57 BUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 BUW has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 BUW 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 LB57 BUW find?
LB57 BUW failed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 1 advisory: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 1 more.

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