Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LB57 VZJMOT history
LB57 VZJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 117,863 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 May 2027
- Mileage
- 117,863 mi
- At MOT on 4 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,986 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 VZJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 8 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 VZJ was last recorded at 117,863 miles on 4 May 2026, 9,327 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 108,536 miles · 7 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,327 miles
- Average per year
- 6,986 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 117,863 miles
- 2025 – 108,536 miles
- 2023 – 102,034 miles
- 2022 – 96,135 miles
- 2021 – 88,911 miles
- 2020 – 76,774 miles
- 2019 – 64,594 miles
- 2018 – 56,063 miles
- 2017 – 49,029 miles
- 2016 – 43,147 miles
- 2015 – 35,073 miles
- 2014 – 26,884 miles
- 2013 – 20,883 miles
- 2012 – 14,740 miles
- 2011 – 10,823 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass117,863 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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 Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,863 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2027
- Odometer
- 117,863 miles
- Test number
- 637672827763
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail117,863 miles (+9,327)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,863 miles
- Test number
- 140155373568
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MinorFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass108,536 miles (+6,502)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 108,536 miles
- Test number
- 252094231822
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass102,034 miles (+5,899)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 102,034 miles
- Test number
- 477578940135
- AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass96,135 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 96,135 miles
- Test number
- 352003522736
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
Fail96,135 miles (+7,224)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,135 miles
- Test number
- 356002036265
- Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTested in wet condition
Pass88,911 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 88,911 miles
- Test number
- 910243571941
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose secure with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s
Fail88,911 miles (+12,137)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,911 miles
- Test number
- 195765546477
- Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose secure with tape (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s & o/s
Pass76,774 miles (+240)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 76,774 miles
- Test number
- 698166587590
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail76,534 miles (+11,940)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,534 miles
- Test number
- 190280395782
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass64,594 miles (+8,531)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 64,594 miles
- Test number
- 228412480560
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass56,063 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 56,063 miles
- Test number
- 267975075354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail56,063 miles (+7,034)4 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,063 miles
- Test number
- 547246627209
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling so deteriorated it is likely to fail GAITER SPLIT (6.1.7 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
Pass49,029 miles (+5,882)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 49,029 miles
- Test number
- 433434533772
- AdvisoryEngine light on.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inside edge.
Pass43,147 miles (+8,074)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 43,147 miles
- Test number
- 141949661041
- AdvisoryEngine management light on.
Fail35,073 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,073 miles
- Test number
- 286575455126
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass35,073 miles (+8,189)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 35,073 miles
- Test number
- 289465455190
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass26,884 miles (+6,001)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2015
- Odometer
- 26,884 miles
- Test number
- 737388044130
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass20,883 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2014
- Odometer
- 20,883 miles
- Test number
- 548191053163
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail20,883 miles (+6,143)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,883 miles
- Test number
- 827451553132
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass14,740 miles (+3,917)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 14,740 miles
- Test number
- 115854902076
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,823 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 10,823 miles
- Test number
- 777427901028
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about LB57 VZJ
- Does LB57 VZJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 VZJ is valid until 3 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 VZJ?
- The MOT on LB57 VZJ is valid until 3 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB57 VZJ done?
- LB57 VZJ was recorded at 117,863 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2026, an average of 6,986 miles a year.
- Has LB57 VZJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 VZJ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB57 VZJ 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 VZJ find?
- LB57 VZJ passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides, and 1 more.
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