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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB57 UOVMOT history

LB57 UOV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,621 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
177,621 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 UOV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
4 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 UOV was last recorded at 177,621 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 4,154 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Dec 2018: 11,472 miles, lower than 113,393 miles on 28 Dec 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
173,467 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,154 miles
Average per year
8,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,621 miles
  • 2025 – 173,467 miles
  • 2024 – 169,042 miles
  • 2023 – 165,321 miles
  • 2021 – 157,258 miles
  • 2020 – 149,944 miles
  • 2019 – 143,159 miles
  • 2018 – 11,472 miles
  • 2017 – 113,393 miles
  • 2016 – 102,714 miles
  • 2015 – 80,023 miles
  • 2014 – 70,763 miles
  • 2012 – 61,706 miles
  • 2010 – 45,511 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,621 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides/tyres

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass177,621 miles (+4,154)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    177,621 miles
    Test number
    545809086687
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,467 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    173,467 miles
    Test number
    614573489003
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides/tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail173,467 miles (+4,425)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,467 miles
    Test number
    677233599894
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides/tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass169,042 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    169,042 miles
    Test number
    212555432926
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail169,006 miles (+3,685)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,006 miles
    Test number
    263419910788
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass165,321 miles (+8,063)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    165,321 miles
    Test number
    652313728854
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass157,258 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    157,258 miles
    Test number
    715177600655
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail157,258 miles (+7,314)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,258 miles
    Test number
    105132046332
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass149,944 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    261816192079
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail149,944 miles (+6,785)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,944 miles
    Test number
    561505386261
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass143,159 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,159 miles
    Test number
    383326353842
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail143,159 miles (+131,687)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,159 miles
    Test number
    544645203771
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass11,472 miles (-101,921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    11,472 miles
    Test number
    142419141762
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2x nails in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass113,393 miles (+10,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,393 miles
    Test number
    750885686128
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass102,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    102,714 miles
    Test number
    945802661964

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,714 miles (+12,758)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,714 miles
    Test number
    963321731733
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass89,956 miles (+9,933)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    193645397393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass80,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,023 miles
    Test number
    528422605073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,023 miles (+9,260)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,023 miles
    Test number
    238262905061
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass70,763 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,763 miles
    Test number
    336943304025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  21. Fail70,763 miles (+9,057)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,763 miles
    Test number
    768623004013
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  22. Pass61,706 miles (+7,924)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    61,706 miles
    Test number
    538379652358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,782 miles (+8,271)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,782 miles
    Test number
    267093302044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,511 miles
    Test number
    262976650386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 UOV

Does LB57 UOV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 UOV is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 UOV?
The MOT on LB57 UOV is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 UOV done?
LB57 UOV was recorded at 177,621 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,781 miles a year.
Has LB57 UOV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 UOV has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 UOV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 UOV find?
LB57 UOV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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