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Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 2,000 cc

LB57 XBEMOT history

LB57 XBE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Feb 2027 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 137,037 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Feb 2027
Mileage
137,037 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XBE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
2 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XBE was last recorded at 137,037 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,175 miles · 29 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
862 miles
Average per year
7,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,037 miles
  • 2025 – 136,175 miles
  • 2024 – 134,758 miles
  • 2023 – 130,005 miles
  • 2022 – 124,712 miles
  • 2021 – 118,967 miles
  • 2020 – 112,666 miles
  • 2019 – 100,714 miles
  • 2018 – 92,068 miles
  • 2016 – 89,818 miles
  • 2015 – 79,403 miles
  • 2014 – 67,169 miles
  • 2013 – 52,875 miles
  • 2012 – 41,493 miles
  • 2011 – 30,323 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,037 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 9 Nov 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,037 miles (+862)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    137,037 miles
    Test number
    676320377070
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass136,175 miles (+1,417)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,175 miles
    Test number
    468729098272
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass134,758 miles (+4,753)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,758 miles
    Test number
    936355903180
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass130,005 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,005 miles
    Test number
    807077198706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail129,957 miles (+5,245)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,957 miles
    Test number
    710125096599
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass124,712 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,712 miles
    Test number
    632569959077
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryTurbo pipe oily

  7. Fail124,712 miles (+5,745)1 dangerous3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,712 miles
    Test number
    812951752068
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTurbo pipe oily

  8. Pass118,967 miles (+6,301)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,967 miles
    Test number
    830316072594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass112,666 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    112,666 miles
    Test number
    216551886787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,664 miles (+11,950)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,664 miles
    Test number
    920563020908
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass100,714 miles (+8,646)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    100,714 miles
    Test number
    537425248493
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under car (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass92,068 miles (+2,250)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    92,068 miles
    Test number
    917769138939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass89,818 miles (+10,415)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,818 miles
    Test number
    824998186267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cut ( no cord exposed)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside both front lower suspension console bushes slightly perished/cracking

  14. Pass79,403 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    79,403 miles
    Test number
    562093979028
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly.

  15. Fail79,403 miles (+12,234)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,403 miles
    Test number
    966572682667
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake binding slightly.

  16. Pass67,169 miles (+14,294)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    67,169 miles
    Test number
    315371604354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass52,875 miles (+11,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    52,875 miles
    Test number
    425723423473
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass41,493 miles (+11,170)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    41,493 miles
    Test number
    208344912382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass30,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    30,323 miles
    Test number
    426823111336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XBE

Does LB57 XBE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XBE is valid until 8 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XBE?
The MOT on LB57 XBE is valid until 8 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 XBE done?
LB57 XBE was recorded at 137,037 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026, an average of 7,497 miles a year.
Has LB57 XBE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XBE has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 XBE 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 XBE find?
LB57 XBE passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive.

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