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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LB57 DPXMOT history

LB57 DPX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 125,803 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jul 2027
Mileage
125,803 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 DPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 DPX was last recorded at 125,803 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 15,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,632 miles · 18 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
15,171 miles
Average per year
7,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,803 miles
  • 2025 – 110,632 miles
  • 2024 – 100,099 miles
  • 2023 – 89,867 miles
  • 2022 – 80,535 miles
  • 2021 – 71,577 miles
  • 2020 – 66,569 miles
  • 2019 – 58,657 miles
  • 2018 – 44,994 miles
  • 2016 – 40,834 miles
  • 2015 – 37,774 miles
  • 2014 – 31,597 miles
  • 2013 – 24,552 miles
  • 2012 – 16,739 miles
  • 2011 – 12,552 miles
  • 2010 – 9,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,803 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame 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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,803 miles (+15,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    125,803 miles
    Test number
    336434904451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass110,632 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    110,632 miles
    Test number
    630189991967
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • 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 Shock absorber cover loose

  3. Fail110,611 miles (+12)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,611 miles
    Test number
    239138001548
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • 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 Shock absorber cover loose

  4. Fail110,599 miles (+10,500)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,599 miles
    Test number
    116839475422
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has slight distortion/stepping on inner edge

  5. Pass100,099 miles (+10,232)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    980259627169
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass89,867 miles (+9,332)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,867 miles
    Test number
    561966975981
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded belts not checked

  7. Pass80,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,535 miles
    Test number
    481383366039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail80,534 miles (+8,957)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,534 miles
    Test number
    434389738458
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass71,577 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    246876797604
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail71,577 miles (+5,008)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,577 miles
    Test number
    158290256657
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass66,569 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    66,569 miles
    Test number
    798608607340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail66,568 miles (+7,911)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,568 miles
    Test number
    799988768449
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitting ? (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  13. Pass58,657 miles (+13,663)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    58,657 miles
    Test number
    977129478350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass44,994 miles (+609)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    44,994 miles
    Test number
    109891266756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass44,385 miles (+3,551)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    44,385 miles
    Test number
    377383082667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass40,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    40,834 miles
    Test number
    479076349755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail40,834 miles (+3,060)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,834 miles
    Test number
    164101911163
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass37,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    352226699718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail37,774 miles (+6,177)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,774 miles
    Test number
    128413397965
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  20. Pass31,597 miles (+7,045)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,597 miles
    Test number
    726196254334
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside tyre cut on wall but not reaching ply or cords

  21. Pass24,552 miles (+7,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,552 miles
    Test number
    577777353313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass16,739 miles (+4,187)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    16,739 miles
    Test number
    475646052328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass12,552 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    12,552 miles
    Test number
    178417941314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass9,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    9,151 miles
    Test number
    520706850308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 DPX

Does LB57 DPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 DPX is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 DPX?
The MOT on LB57 DPX is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 DPX done?
LB57 DPX was recorded at 125,803 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 7,488 miles a year.
Has LB57 DPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 DPX has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 DPX 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 DPX find?
LB57 DPX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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