
Volkswagen Golf
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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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))
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
Pass121,495 miles (+2,642)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 121,495 miles
- Test number
- 571705746756
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,853 miles (+9,896)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 118,853 miles
- Test number
- 895069624519
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,957 miles (+10,341)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 108,957 miles
- Test number
- 118716533133
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass88,958 miles (+9,243)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 88,958 miles
- Test number
- 596449945007
- NoteBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN LOW
Pass79,715 miles (+9,374)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 79,715 miles
- Test number
- 159370164484
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,341 miles (+7,875)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 70,341 miles
- Test number
- 825657553046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,466 miles (+6,300)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 62,466 miles
- Test number
- 537959352048
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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