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Volkswagen FOX

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,198 cc

LB57 DMUMOT history

LB57 DMU is a black petrol Volkswagen FOX first used on 21 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 69,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
69,082 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 DMU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
FOX
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,198 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 DMU was last recorded at 69,082 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 11,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2012: 18,050 miles, lower than 18,190 miles on 3 Dec 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
57,550 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,532 miles
Average per year
3,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,082 miles
  • 2024 – 57,550 miles
  • 2023 – 56,718 miles
  • 2022 – 55,134 miles
  • 2021 – 52,724 miles
  • 2020 – 50,629 miles
  • 2019 – 47,139 miles
  • 2018 – 43,173 miles
  • 2017 – 38,835 miles
  • 2016 – 36,403 miles
  • 2015 – 33,508 miles
  • 2014 – 30,315 miles
  • 2012 – 18,050 miles
  • 2011 – 18,190 miles
  • 2010 – 14,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,082 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Outer tyre wall deterating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,082 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    69,082 miles
    Test number
    668698197055
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail69,082 miles (+11,532)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,082 miles
    Test number
    537157635987
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass57,550 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    57,550 miles
    Test number
    136724292121
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail57,545 miles (+827)7 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,545 miles
    Test number
    573727721166
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weaping at clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight damage to mount although is secure
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass56,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    349235473019
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail56,718 miles (+1,584)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,718 miles
    Test number
    632525148453
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective heavily misted, no beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • 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 lens seriously defective heavily misted, no beam pattern. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass55,134 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    485546910178
    • AdvisoryFront (Both Front Headlamp lenses Deteriorated)

  8. Fail55,134 miles (+2,410)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,134 miles
    Test number
    640177006478
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront (Both Front Headlamp lenses Deteriorated)

  9. Pass52,724 miles (+2,095)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    52,724 miles
    Test number
    516125966032
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both misted and both have damage to mount but are secure (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass50,629 miles (+3,490)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    50,629 miles
    Test number
    982853040711
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass47,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    47,139 miles
    Test number
    106589668003
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  12. Fail47,139 miles (+3,966)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,139 miles
    Test number
    512144318067
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished

  13. Pass43,173 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    43,173 miles
    Test number
    199577020103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tyre wall deterating

  14. Fail43,160 miles (+4,325)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,160 miles
    Test number
    411172361323
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall badly cracked (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tyre wall deterating

  15. Pass38,835 miles (+2,432)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,835 miles
    Test number
    140719475655
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder-shield covers fitted

  16. Pass36,403 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,403 miles
    Test number
    427067682532
    • AdvisoryUndershield covers fitted

  17. Fail36,402 miles (+2,894)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,402 miles
    Test number
    679692435054
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryUndershield covers fitted

  18. Fail33,508 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    297267905021
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall cracking

  19. Pass33,508 miles (+3,193)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,508 miles
    Test number
    438017905045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall cracking

  20. Pass30,315 miles (+12,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    30,315 miles
    Test number
    846753914001
    • NoteUnable to read odometer

  21. Pass18,050 miles (-140)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    18,050 miles
    Test number
    436098532428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,190 miles (+3,947)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    18,190 miles
    Test number
    245987631308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass14,243 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,243 miles
    Test number
    692368110396
    • NoteGear box damp

Questions about LB57 DMU

Does LB57 DMU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 DMU is valid until 24 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 DMU?
The MOT on LB57 DMU is valid until 24 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 DMU done?
LB57 DMU was recorded at 69,082 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
Has LB57 DMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 DMU has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 DMU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 DMU find?
LB57 DMU passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.

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