Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LB57 WGUMOT history
LB57 WGU is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 169,212 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 169,212 mi
- At MOT on 20 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 16
- 13 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 10,538 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 WGU
- 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
- 21 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 WGU was last recorded at 169,212 miles on 20 Apr 2024, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 169,200 miles · 20 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 12 miles
- Average per year
- 10,538 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 169,212 miles
- 2023 – 153,911 miles
- 2019 – 193,201 miles
- 2018 – 177,150 miles
- 2017 – 104,769 miles
- 2016 – 97,937 miles
- 2015 – 92,033 miles
- 2014 – 85,929 miles
- 2013 – 67,146 miles
- 2011 – 41,334 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,212 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
16 tests since 11 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,212 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 169,212 miles
- Test number
- 773983585153
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail169,200 miles (+15,289)1 dangerous12 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,200 miles
- Test number
- 232592215652
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass153,911 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 153,911 miles
- Test number
- 979802374878
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,063 km (+10,954)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 219,063 km
- Test number
- 644047621495
- MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight corrosion underneath the vehicle.
Pass208,109 km5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 208,109 km
- Test number
- 349094791567
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndercarriage all over slightly corroded
Pass193,201 miles (+16,051)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 193,201 miles
- Test number
- 139507042908
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass177,150 miles (+72,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 177,150 miles
- Test number
- 949122458431
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass104,769 miles (+6,832)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 104,769 miles
- Test number
- 459573956012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,937 miles (+21)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 97,937 miles
- Test number
- 816142355593
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail97,916 miles (+5,883)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,916 miles
- Test number
- 268646428666
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,033 miles (+6,104)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 92,033 miles
- Test number
- 805534255113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,929 miles (+18,783)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 85,929 miles
- Test number
- 378081654132
- NoteFront/rear no.plates deteriorated
- NoteRear tyres limited life
Pass67,146 miles (+25,812)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 67,146 miles
- Test number
- 227905353156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,334 miles (+11,974)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 41,334 miles
- Test number
- 987044591197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,360 miles (+20)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 29,360 miles
- Test number
- 157662011432
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,340 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,340 miles
- Test number
- 508551411051
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteN/s/f and n/s/r brake disc worn
Questions about LB57 WGU
- Does LB57 WGU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB57 WGU expired on 19 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 WGU?
- The MOT on LB57 WGU expired on 19 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB57 WGU done?
- LB57 WGU was recorded at 169,212 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2024, an average of 10,538 miles a year.
- Has LB57 WGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 WGU has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LB57 WGU 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 WGU find?
- LB57 WGU passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2024 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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