Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LB57 LBAMOT history

LB57 LBA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 May 2023 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 164,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 May 2023
Mileage
164,842 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2022
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,960 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LB57 LBA in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 LBA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
17 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 May 2023
Latest MOT test
7 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 LBA was last recorded at 164,842 miles on 7 May 2022, 22,493 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,349 miles · 27 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
22,493 miles
Average per year
8,960 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,842 miles
  • 2021 – 142,349 miles
  • 2019 – 133,259 miles
  • 2018 – 130,777 miles
  • 2017 – 126,509 miles
  • 2016 – 121,562 miles
  • 2015 – 114,416 miles
  • 2014 – 106,730 miles
  • 2013 – 100,688 miles
  • 2012 – 90,479 miles
  • 2011 – 72,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,842 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & offside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 5 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,842 miles (+22,493)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2023
    Odometer
    164,842 miles
    Test number
    632332504752
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Pass142,349 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    142,349 miles
    Test number
    297589941682
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail142,346 miles (+9,087)5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,346 miles
    Test number
    639582194993
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass133,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    133,259 miles
    Test number
    640189894238
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail133,259 miles (+2,482)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,259 miles
    Test number
    414555827582
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,777 miles (+4,268)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    130,777 miles
    Test number
    300004469334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass126,509 miles (+4,947)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    126,509 miles
    Test number
    268529248406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass121,562 miles (+7,146)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    121,562 miles
    Test number
    703361357915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass114,416 miles (+7,686)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    114,416 miles
    Test number
    149630791822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass106,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    106,730 miles
    Test number
    887189644393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail106,731 miles (+6,043)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,731 miles
    Test number
    797889844334
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  12. Pass100,688 miles (+6)1 dangerous4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    100,688 miles
    Test number
    387768343359
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre large bolt in tread by side wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre mean nails in tread

  13. Fail100,682 miles (+10,203)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,682 miles
    Test number
    185697243373
    • DangerousO/s/r tyre large bolt in tread by side wall
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre mean nails in tread

  14. Pass90,479 miles (+17,868)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,479 miles
    Test number
    715162762346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass72,611 miles (+9,328)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    72,611 miles
    Test number
    319956351363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,283 miles
    Test number
    217295601087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 LBA

Does LB57 LBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 LBA expired on 6 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 LBA?
The MOT on LB57 LBA expired on 6 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 LBA done?
LB57 LBA was recorded at 164,842 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2022, an average of 8,960 miles a year.
Has LB57 LBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 LBA has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 LBA 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 LBA find?
LB57 LBA passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LB57L registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.