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Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB57 XJJMOT history

LB57 XJJ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 185,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
185,879 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,780 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XJJ
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
11 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XJJ was last recorded at 185,879 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 7,259 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,620 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,259 miles
Average per year
10,780 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,879 miles
  • 2025 – 178,620 miles
  • 2024 – 167,808 miles
  • 2023 – 157,391 miles
  • 2022 – 143,723 miles
  • 2021 – 133,091 miles
  • 2020 – 124,311 miles
  • 2019 – 116,170 miles
  • 2018 – 105,258 miles
  • 2017 – 99,023 miles
  • 2016 – 89,262 miles
  • 2015 – 79,287 miles
  • 2014 – 68,246 miles
  • 2013 – 54,963 miles
  • 2012 – 40,373 miles
  • 2011 – 24,784 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,879 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))

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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,879 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    185,879 miles
    Test number
    133400559042
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))

  2. Fail185,879 miles (+7,259)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,879 miles
    Test number
    176318164782
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off front and rear (0.1 (a))

  3. Pass178,620 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    178,620 miles
    Test number
    254808408081
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail178,619 miles (+10,811)2 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,619 miles
    Test number
    327742579394
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass167,808 miles (+10,417)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,808 miles
    Test number
    610084180927
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55-15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass157,391 miles (+13,668)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,391 miles
    Test number
    474294760342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,723 miles (+10,632)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2023
    Odometer
    143,723 miles
    Test number
    515711604899
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass133,091 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2022
    Odometer
    133,091 miles
    Test number
    933428174375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,311 miles (+8,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2021
    Odometer
    124,311 miles
    Test number
    670430841948
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower arm rubber boot slightly perished

  10. Pass116,170 miles (+10,912)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2020
    Odometer
    116,170 miles
    Test number
    321112161246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass105,258 miles (+6,235)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,258 miles
    Test number
    105335215317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,023 miles (+9,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,023 miles
    Test number
    476819568943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Pass89,262 miles (+9,975)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    89,262 miles
    Test number
    212864181870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,287 miles (+11,041)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    79,287 miles
    Test number
    185354235156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,246 miles (+13,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    68,246 miles
    Test number
    606391544105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail54,963 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,963 miles
    Test number
    587992743183
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low

  17. Pass54,963 miles (+14,590)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,963 miles
    Test number
    867722343130
    • NoteFront tyres wearing low

  18. Pass40,373 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    40,373 miles
    Test number
    365319722127
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low

  19. Fail40,373 miles (+15,589)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,373 miles
    Test number
    389709422150
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing low

  20. Pass24,784 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,784 miles
    Test number
    238678031439
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Questions about LB57 XJJ

Does LB57 XJJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XJJ is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XJJ?
The MOT on LB57 XJJ is valid until 21 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 XJJ done?
LB57 XJJ was recorded at 185,879 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 10,780 miles a year.
Has LB57 XJJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XJJ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 XJJ 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 XJJ find?
LB57 XJJ passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 11 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe, and 8 more.

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