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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB57 SOCMOT history

LB57 SOC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 117,671 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
117,671 mi
At MOT on 4 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 SOC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 SOC was last recorded at 117,671 miles on 4 Oct 2025, 4,392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,279 miles · 5 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,392 miles
Average per year
5,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 117,671 miles
  • 2024 – 113,279 miles
  • 2023 – 112,370 miles
  • 2022 – 110,070 miles
  • 2021 – 106,936 miles
  • 2020 – 103,498 miles
  • 2019 – 101,126 miles
  • 2018 – 97,675 miles
  • 2017 – 93,026 miles
  • 2016 – 90,752 miles
  • 2015 – 88,453 miles
  • 2014 – 85,089 miles
  • 2013 – 69,568 miles
  • 2012 – 61,887 miles
  • 2010 – 42,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass117,671 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass117,671 miles (+4,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    117,671 miles
    Test number
    272036460507
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass113,279 miles (+909)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    113,279 miles
    Test number
    732248211886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass112,370 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    112,370 miles
    Test number
    897988383531
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail112,370 miles (+2,300)4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,370 miles
    Test number
    397729134621
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator not working Wing mirror location (lens broken) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass110,070 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    110,070 miles
    Test number
    269389574339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail110,065 miles (+3,129)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,065 miles
    Test number
    878260641640
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass106,936 miles (+3,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,936 miles
    Test number
    914575295027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass103,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    103,498 miles
    Test number
    506378285781

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,495 miles (+2,369)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,495 miles
    Test number
    343428623799
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass101,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    101,126 miles
    Test number
    912912057222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail101,123 miles (+3,448)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,123 miles
    Test number
    686922784745
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass97,675 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    97,675 miles
    Test number
    350036707179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail97,673 miles (+4,647)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,673 miles
    Test number
    620552858100
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  14. Pass93,026 miles (+2,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    93,026 miles
    Test number
    213364347887
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass90,752 miles (+2,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,752 miles
    Test number
    194821797451
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,453 miles (+3,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2016
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    356917625163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass85,089 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,089 miles
    Test number
    748581494008
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail85,088 miles (+15,520)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,088 miles
    Test number
    806021894080
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass69,568 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,568 miles
    Test number
    849628433074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail69,563 miles (+7,676)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,563 miles
    Test number
    156396633019
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  21. Pass61,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    948633652048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail61,887 miles (+19,085)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,887 miles
    Test number
    956083552058
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  23. Pass42,802 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,802 miles
    Test number
    304664050334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail42,802 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,802 miles
    Test number
    511274750358
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB57 SOC

Does LB57 SOC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 SOC expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 SOC?
The MOT on LB57 SOC expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 SOC done?
LB57 SOC was recorded at 117,671 miles at its MOT on 4 Oct 2025, an average of 5,062 miles a year.
Has LB57 SOC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 SOC has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 SOC 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 SOC find?
LB57 SOC passed its latest MOT on 4 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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