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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB57 HHLMOT history

LB57 HHL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 169,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2026
Mileage
169,299 mi
At MOT on 17 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 HHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
10 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 HHL was last recorded at 169,299 miles on 17 Jan 2025, 8,268 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,031 miles · 19 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
8,268 miles
Average per year
9,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,299 miles
  • 2024 – 161,031 miles
  • 2023 – 160,981 miles
  • 2022 – 159,919 miles
  • 2021 – 155,959 miles
  • 2020 – 152,029 miles
  • 2019 – 149,147 miles
  • 2018 – 140,107 miles
  • 2017 – 115,190 miles
  • 2015 – 82,471 miles
  • 2014 – 68,643 miles
  • 2013 – 63,132 miles
  • 2012 – 51,045 miles
  • 2011 – 42,533 miles
  • 2010 – 33,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,299 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre inner side wall has cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass169,299 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    169,299 miles
    Test number
    566967018840
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,299 miles (+8,268)5 repaired3 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,299 miles
    Test number
    435209763766
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass161,031 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    161,031 miles
    Test number
    839292452378
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail160,981 miles (+1,062)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,981 miles
    Test number
    144426180118
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass159,919 miles (+3,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    159,919 miles
    Test number
    384742576082
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass155,959 miles (+3,930)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,959 miles
    Test number
    355103365410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass152,029 miles (+2,882)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    152,029 miles
    Test number
    867536972988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,147 miles (+9,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    149,147 miles
    Test number
    399591321824
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass140,107 miles (+24,917)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    140,107 miles
    Test number
    384288001699
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 91H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass115,190 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,190 miles
    Test number
    684322933396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner side wall has cracks

  11. Fail115,190 miles (+20,808)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,190 miles
    Test number
    459210345412
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage damaged repeater lamp. (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Additional braking device wiring in poor condition (3.6.I.5)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad lining wear indicator lamp on.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre inner side wall has cracks
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside windscreen wipers smearing/ ineffective

  12. Pass94,382 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    94,382 miles
    Test number
    527374880684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened heat damaged (3.5.1n)

  13. Fail94,382 miles (+11,911)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,382 miles
    Test number
    371996089446
    • FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened heat damaged (3.5.1n)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened heat damaged (3.5.1n)

  14. Pass82,471 miles (+13,828)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    82,471 miles
    Test number
    641540466765

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    68,643 miles
    Test number
    766075634376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail68,643 miles (+5,511)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,643 miles
    Test number
    765505534327
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass63,132 miles (+12,087)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    63,132 miles
    Test number
    877667943371
    • NoteBonnet catch sticking

  18. Pass51,045 miles (+8,512)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    51,045 miles
    Test number
    157808942314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass42,533 miles (+34)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    42,533 miles
    Test number
    926247751391
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  20. Fail42,499 miles (+8,641)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    475136551418
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  21. Pass33,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    651256050383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail33,858 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,858 miles
    Test number
    802256750311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Questions about LB57 HHL

Does LB57 HHL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 HHL expired on 18 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 HHL?
The MOT on LB57 HHL expired on 18 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 HHL done?
LB57 HHL was recorded at 169,299 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2025, an average of 9,624 miles a year.
Has LB57 HHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 HHL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 HHL 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 HHL find?
LB57 HHL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2025 with 3 minor defects: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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