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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB57 XJXMOT history

LB57 XJX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 25 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 202,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 25 May 2026
Mileage
202,703 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,047 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XJX
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
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 May 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 XJX was last recorded at 202,703 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 16,420 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,283 miles · 12 May 2025
Between the last two tests
16,420 miles
Average per year
11,047 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,703 miles
  • 2025 – 186,283 miles
  • 2024 – 167,565 miles
  • 2023 – 151,934 miles
  • 2022 – 137,510 miles
  • 2021 – 128,913 miles
  • 2020 – 115,860 miles
  • 2019 – 107,986 miles
  • 2018 – 94,463 miles
  • 2017 – 82,795 miles
  • 2016 – 71,339 miles
  • 2015 – 60,079 miles
  • 2014 – 51,523 miles
  • 2013 – 43,429 miles
  • 2012 – 37,058 miles
  • 2011 – 29,375 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail202,703 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail202,703 miles (+16,420)1 dangerous5 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,703 miles
    Test number
    976584348778
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass186,283 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    186,283 miles
    Test number
    460218460975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail186,283 miles (+18,718)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,283 miles
    Test number
    524585944303
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass167,565 miles (+15,631)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2025
    Odometer
    167,565 miles
    Test number
    589859093251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp

  5. Pass151,934 miles (+14,424)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2024
    Odometer
    151,934 miles
    Test number
    827185283929

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass137,510 miles (+8,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    137,510 miles
    Test number
    850143909339
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,913 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    160381579505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,913 miles (+13,053)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,913 miles
    Test number
    472109584677
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass115,860 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    115,860 miles
    Test number
    893312672519
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail115,860 miles (+7,874)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,860 miles
    Test number
    473621037713
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass107,986 miles (+13,523)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    107,986 miles
    Test number
    871620004499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,463 miles (+11,668)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    94,463 miles
    Test number
    470652377205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,795 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,795 miles
    Test number
    230431108796
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront grill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and debonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and debonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split and perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail82,795 miles (+11,456)1 failure12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,795 miles
    Test number
    717912160886
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195 65 15 (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened thin (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront grill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and debonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre bald on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and debonding (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged split and perished (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight brake bind
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService light on
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass71,339 miles (+11,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    71,339 miles
    Test number
    351692261733
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade juddering
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing uneven

  16. Pass60,079 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,079 miles
    Test number
    936753735079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail60,079 miles (+8,556)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,079 miles
    Test number
    477263635078
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass51,523 miles (+8,094)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    51,523 miles
    Test number
    936589324007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteChild seats fitted not allowing a full inspection of adult seat belts
    • NoteO/s rear tyre cracking in treads

  19. Pass43,429 miles (+6,371)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    43,429 miles
    Test number
    758162733071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  20. Pass37,058 miles (+7,683)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    37,058 miles
    Test number
    795785832080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass29,375 miles (+32)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,375 miles
    Test number
    485448001080
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail29,343 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,343 miles
    Test number
    946497201079
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LB57 XJX

Does LB57 XJX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XJX expired on 25 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XJX?
The MOT on LB57 XJX expired on 25 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XJX done?
LB57 XJX was recorded at 202,703 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 11,047 miles a year.
Has LB57 XJX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XJX has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 XJX 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 XJX find?
LB57 XJX failed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced full sill, and 10 more.

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