Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
LB57 PWLMOT history
LB57 PWL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 194,993 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 194,993 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 11,323 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 PWL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 27 Dec 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 PWL was last recorded at 194,993 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,961 miles · 22 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 32 miles
- Average per year
- 11,323 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 194,993 miles
- 2024 – 173,603 miles
- 2023 – 156,707 miles
- 2022 – 148,215 miles
- 2021 – 140,981 miles
- 2020 – 134,562 miles
- 2019 – 128,210 miles
- 2018 – 119,493 miles
- 2017 – 108,146 miles
- 2016 – 95,817 miles
- 2015 – 83,997 miles
- 2014 – 70,614 miles
- 2013 – 58,840 miles
- 2012 – 48,345 miles
- 2011 – 28,796 miles
- 2010 – 24,830 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass194,993 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 13 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,993 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 194,993 miles
- Test number
- 869516413144
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail194,961 miles (+21,358)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,961 miles
- Test number
- 362431375152
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,603 miles (+16,896)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 173,603 miles
- Test number
- 966739806932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,707 miles (+8,492)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 156,707 miles
- Test number
- 762538350027
- 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))
Pass148,215 miles (+7,234)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 148,215 miles
- Test number
- 553103479584
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,981 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 140,981 miles
- Test number
- 190024885249
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail140,979 miles (+6,417)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,979 miles
- Test number
- 572930265137
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass134,562 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 134,562 miles
- Test number
- 777379065979
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail134,562 miles (+6,352)1 dangerous2 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,562 miles
- Test number
- 415023251546
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass128,210 miles (+8,717)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 128,210 miles
- Test number
- 360980729444
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing on inner edges 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass119,493 miles (+11,347)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 119,493 miles
- Test number
- 506016759544
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass108,146 miles (+12,329)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 108,146 miles
- Test number
- 267880412352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,817 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 95,817 miles
- Test number
- 970739795556
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge
Fail95,817 miles (+11,820)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,817 miles
- Test number
- 905939541629
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on the inner and outer edges
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn on the inner edge
Pass83,997 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 83,997 miles
- Test number
- 218542058687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,997 miles (+13,383)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,997 miles
- Test number
- 926095271748
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
Pass70,614 miles (+11,774)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 70,614 miles
- Test number
- 178746454356
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass58,840 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 58,840 miles
- Test number
- 247977053390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,759 miles (+10,414)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,759 miles
- Test number
- 498484653494
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass48,345 miles (+19,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 48,345 miles
- Test number
- 235103152345
- 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)
Pass28,796 miles (+3,966)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 28,796 miles
- Test number
- 688466761266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,830 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 24,830 miles
- Test number
- 624407740396
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB57 PWL
- Does LB57 PWL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 PWL is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 PWL?
- The MOT on LB57 PWL is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB57 PWL done?
- LB57 PWL was recorded at 194,993 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 11,323 miles a year.
- Has LB57 PWL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 PWL has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB57 PWL 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 PWL find?
- LB57 PWL passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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