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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB57 KJEMOT history

LB57 KJE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 154,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2026
Mileage
154,382 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,283 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 KJE
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
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 KJE was last recorded at 154,382 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,382 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,283 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 154,382 miles
  • 2024 – 151,663 miles
  • 2023 – 148,834 miles
  • 2022 – 146,650 miles
  • 2021 – 143,136 miles
  • 2020 – 138,977 miles
  • 2019 – 132,876 miles
  • 2018 – 122,620 miles
  • 2017 – 112,003 miles
  • 2016 – 100,051 miles
  • 2015 – 89,682 miles
  • 2014 – 76,795 miles
  • 2013 – 63,148 miles
  • 2012 – 51,808 miles
  • 2011 – 39,404 miles
  • 2010 – 32,756 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,382 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside outer sill is corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside outer sill is corroded
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • General Underbody & Component Corrosion

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,382 miles3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    154,382 miles
    Test number
    885013858583
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail154,382 miles1 repaired3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,382 miles
    Test number
    111592520657
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill is corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail154,382 miles (+2,719)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,382 miles
    Test number
    398965891835
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody and component corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch rusted
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass151,663 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    151,663 miles
    Test number
    167477287489
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front Wings Corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody & Component Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill, Quarter Panel & Rear Bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Fail151,663 miles (+2,829)4 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,663 miles
    Test number
    958419322397
    • MajorCentral Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Both Front Wings Corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody & Component Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill, Quarter Panel & Rear Bumper
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass148,834 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    148,834 miles
    Test number
    205910204214
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Bumper Loose

  7. Fail148,832 miles (+2,182)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,832 miles
    Test number
    286239633509
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Rear Bumper Loose

  8. Pass146,650 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    146,650 miles
    Test number
    746527499663
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody & Component Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded Surface (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious Rear Suspension Bushes Perished

  9. Fail146,650 miles (+3,514)1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,650 miles
    Test number
    669494018087
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody & Component Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded Surface (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious Rear Suspension Bushes Perished

  10. Pass143,136 miles (+7)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,136 miles
    Test number
    664811972075
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody & Component Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail143,129 miles (+4,152)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,129 miles
    Test number
    414817254309
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody & Component Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Plus Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass138,977 miles (+6,101)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    138,977 miles
    Test number
    387271522681
    • AdvisoryGeneral Underbody & Component Corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished & Minor Cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  13. Pass132,876 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    132,876 miles
    Test number
    686920532467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody component corrosion

  14. Fail132,876 miles (+10,256)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,876 miles
    Test number
    854632427058
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner tyre edge worn
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody component corrosion

  15. Pass122,620 miles (+10,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    122,620 miles
    Test number
    856885213145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Surface Corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Unable to Check Rear Seat Belts due to Seat Covers in Place

  16. Pass112,003 miles (+11,952)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,003 miles
    Test number
    866732308236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass100,051 miles (+10,369)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    100,051 miles
    Test number
    199559198804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass89,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    89,682 miles
    Test number
    357252505473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,682 miles (+12,887)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,682 miles
    Test number
    708052105268
    • Repaired at testOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  20. Pass76,795 miles (+13,647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,795 miles
    Test number
    736927094195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,148 miles (+11,340)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    63,148 miles
    Test number
    719545303227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,808 miles (+12,404)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,808 miles
    Test number
    438805102212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,404 miles (+6,648)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    39,404 miles
    Test number
    597816301226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    32,756 miles
    Test number
    383947640392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 KJE

Does LB57 KJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 KJE expired on 18 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 KJE?
The MOT on LB57 KJE expired on 18 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 KJE done?
LB57 KJE was recorded at 154,382 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 8,283 miles a year.
Has LB57 KJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 KJE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 KJE 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 KJE find?
LB57 KJE passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 7 more.

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