Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc
LB57 BWLMOT history
LB57 BWL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 200,450 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Dec 2025
- Mileage
- 200,450 mi
- At MOT on 12 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,685 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 BWL
- 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
- 30 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Dec 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Dec 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 BWL was last recorded at 200,450 miles on 12 Dec 2024, 7,844 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 192,606 miles · 19 Dec 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 7,844 miles
- Average per year
- 11,685 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 200,450 miles
- 2023 – 192,606 miles
- 2022 – 185,894 miles
- 2021 – 175,996 miles
- 2020 – 164,303 miles
- 2019 – 155,833 miles
- 2018 – 146,927 miles
- 2017 – 142,139 miles
- 2016 – 134,947 miles
- 2015 – 124,550 miles
- 2014 – 105,326 miles
- 2013 – 82,993 miles
- 2012 – 67,260 miles
- 2011 – 51,779 miles
- 2010 – 36,106 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass200,450 miles
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass200,450 miles (+7,844)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 200,450 miles
- Test number
- 651796685979
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle and suspension (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass192,606 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 192,606 miles
- Test number
- 457886188452
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail192,606 miles (+6,712)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,606 miles
- Test number
- 894078890155
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass185,894 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 185,894 miles
- Test number
- 475522241273
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Fail185,894 miles (+9,898)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,894 miles
- Test number
- 922618655262
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass175,996 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 175,996 miles
- Test number
- 245077812169
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Fail175,996 miles (+11,693)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,996 miles
- Test number
- 795572599101
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Pass164,303 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 164,303 miles
- Test number
- 314465475968
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,303 miles (+8,470)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,303 miles
- Test number
- 731155144139
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass155,833 miles (+8,906)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 155,833 miles
- Test number
- 863811258846
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,927 miles (+4,788)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 146,927 miles
- Test number
- 163622503945
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2 mm and VERY LOW on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components
Pass142,139 miles (+7,192)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 142,139 miles
- Test number
- 435420298067
- AdvisoryEngine bay covers fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryVehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components
Pass134,947 miles (+10,397)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 134,947 miles
- Test number
- 418327356999
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted obscuring some components
- AdvisoryVehicle undertrays fitted obscuring some components
Pass124,550 miles (+19,224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 124,550 miles
- Test number
- 476936232264
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass105,326 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 105,326 miles
- Test number
- 899472014372
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,326 miles (+22,333)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,326 miles
- Test number
- 556418504350
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass82,993 miles (+15,733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 82,993 miles
- Test number
- 288417123385
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass67,260 miles (+15,481)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 67,260 miles
- Test number
- 887761622377
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,779 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,779 miles
- Test number
- 355790821327
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake pads 60% worn and discs slightly worn
- NoteOffside rear brake pads 80% worn
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
Pass51,779 miles (+15,673)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 51,779 miles
- Test number
- 685680721317
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront brake pads 60% worn and discs slightly worn
- NoteOffside rear brake pads 80% worn
- NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
Pass36,106 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 36,106 miles
- Test number
- 511453020302
- NoteNearside rear brake pads 75% worn
Questions about LB57 BWL
- Does LB57 BWL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB57 BWL expired on 19 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 BWL?
- The MOT on LB57 BWL expired on 19 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB57 BWL done?
- LB57 BWL was recorded at 200,450 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2024, an average of 11,685 miles a year.
- Has LB57 BWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 BWL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB57 BWL 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 BWL find?
- LB57 BWL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side wishbone bush; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side, and 3 more.
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