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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB57 FGOMOT history

LB57 FGO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 142,243 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
142,243 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2024
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 FGO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 FGO was last recorded at 142,243 miles on 11 Apr 2024, 2,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,966 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,277 miles
Average per year
7,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,243 miles
  • 2022 – 139,966 miles
  • 2021 – 137,972 miles
  • 2020 – 135,961 miles
  • 2019 – 133,960 miles
  • 2018 – 115,833 miles
  • 2016 – 108,106 miles
  • 2015 – 100,159 miles
  • 2014 – 88,427 miles
  • 2012 – 70,980 miles
  • 2011 – 61,932 miles
  • 2010 – 47,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail142,243 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
  • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, wishbone rear bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Engine and floor pan covers fitted.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

20 tests since 8 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail142,243 miles (+2,277)1 dangerous5 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,243 miles
    Test number
    834316526770
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass139,966 miles (+1,994)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    139,966 miles
    Test number
    230551012582
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15, ~2.5mm, worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play and slightly noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass137,972 miles (+2,011)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,972 miles
    Test number
    643545316087
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside, wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH, 195/65 15, ~3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass135,961 miles (+2,001)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    135,961 miles
    Test number
    236312297654
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside, wishbone rear bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass133,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    417962967391
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to Nearside and Offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes

  6. Fail133,960 miles (+8,408)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,960 miles
    Test number
    121244749354
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisorySlight perishing to Nearside and Offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes

  7. Pass125,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    125,552 miles
    Test number
    496493027491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail125,552 miles (+9,719)4 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,552 miles
    Test number
    104510473869
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass115,833 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,833 miles
    Test number
    459330719256
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s/r tyres have uneven wear.
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted.

  10. Fail115,833 miles (+7,727)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,833 miles
    Test number
    139057566796
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s/r tyres have uneven wear.
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted.

  11. Pass108,106 miles (+7,947)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    108,106 miles
    Test number
    521093026477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan cover fitted.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on limit.
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre on limit.

  12. Pass100,159 miles (+11,732)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    100,159 miles
    Test number
    534717220661
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch stiff.
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted n.s.f unable to fully inspect adult belt.
    • AdvisoryEngine and floor pan covers fitted.
    • AdvisoryOil leak.

  13. Pass88,427 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    88,427 miles
    Test number
    779738614347
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge (195/65H15)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily perishing (195/65H15)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail88,427 miles (+8,318)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,427 miles
    Test number
    325828914374
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge (195/65H15)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside rear tyre heavily perishing (195/65H15)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass80,109 miles (+9,129)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,109 miles
    Test number
    357511714011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seat o/s/r
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished

  16. Pass70,980 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    70,980 miles
    Test number
    469164722386
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail70,980 miles (+9,048)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,980 miles
    Test number
    416634222428
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass61,932 miles (+14,912)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    61,932 miles
    Test number
    645013531356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,020 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    154722810329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass47,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    47,020 miles
    Test number
    532652610330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 FGO

Does LB57 FGO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 FGO expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 FGO?
The MOT on LB57 FGO expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 FGO done?
LB57 FGO was recorded at 142,243 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2024, an average of 7,094 miles a year.
Has LB57 FGO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 FGO has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 FGO 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 FGO find?
LB57 FGO failed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing significantly weakened; headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced; nearside rear other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 14 more.

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