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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB57 XJYMOT history

LB57 XJY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 178,929 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
178,929 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XJY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
30 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 XJY was last recorded at 178,929 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 1,819 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,110 miles · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,819 miles
Average per year
8,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,929 miles
  • 2024 – 177,110 miles
  • 2023 – 170,492 miles
  • 2022 – 166,033 miles
  • 2021 – 159,288 miles
  • 2020 – 136,262 miles
  • 2019 – 129,289 miles
  • 2018 – 121,495 miles
  • 2017 – 108,957 miles
  • 2016 – 98,616 miles
  • 2015 – 88,958 miles
  • 2014 – 79,715 miles
  • 2013 – 70,341 miles
  • 2012 – 62,466 miles
  • 2011 – 56,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail178,929 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail178,929 miles (+1,819)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,929 miles
    Test number
    859037141437
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass177,110 miles (+100)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    177,110 miles
    Test number
    248997904552
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail177,010 miles (+6,518)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,010 miles
    Test number
    990482553331
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass170,492 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    170,492 miles
    Test number
    481745996601
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail179,489 miles (+13,456)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,489 miles
    Test number
    124826382310
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass166,033 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    166,033 miles
    Test number
    299068388265
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Fail166,033 miles (+6,745)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,033 miles
    Test number
    154578732981
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass159,288 miles (+23,026)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    159,288 miles
    Test number
    703683346758
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on inner edge
  9. Pass136,262 miles (+6,973)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    136,262 miles
    Test number
    368356287231
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass129,289 miles (+7,794)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,289 miles
    Test number
    537617610507
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine over and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect all components
  11. Pass121,495 miles (+2,642)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    121,495 miles
    Test number
    571705746756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,853 miles (+9,896)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    118,853 miles
    Test number
    895069624519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass108,957 miles (+10,341)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,957 miles
    Test number
    118716533133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass98,616 miles (+9,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,616 miles
    Test number
    472344109066
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre scrubbed inner edge
  15. Pass88,958 miles (+9,243)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,958 miles
    Test number
    596449945007
    • NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW
  16. Pass79,715 miles (+9,374)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    79,715 miles
    Test number
    159370164484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass70,341 miles (+7,875)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    70,341 miles
    Test number
    825657553046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass62,466 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    62,466 miles
    Test number
    537959352048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,166 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,166 miles
    Test number
    668215621067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAdvise offside rear tyre 2mm on inner edge
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Questions about LB57 XJY

Does LB57 XJY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XJY expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XJY?
The MOT on LB57 XJY expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XJY done?
LB57 XJY was recorded at 178,929 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 8,271 miles a year.
Has LB57 XJY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XJY has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XJY 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 XJY find?
LB57 XJY failed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 5 major defects and 2 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 4 more.

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