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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB57 XKAMOT history

LB57 XKA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 186,351 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Feb 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
186,351 mi
At MOT on 7 Feb 2025
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
10,321 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XKA
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 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XKA was last recorded at 186,351 miles on 7 Feb 2025, 7,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,161 miles · 7 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
7,190 miles
Average per year
10,321 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,351 miles
  • 2024 – 179,161 miles
  • 2023 – 169,920 miles
  • 2022 – 159,318 miles
  • 2021 – 147,763 miles
  • 2020 – 137,567 miles
  • 2019 – 129,829 miles
  • 2018 – 115,855 miles
  • 2017 – 103,725 miles
  • 2016 – 91,002 miles
  • 2015 – 80,099 miles
  • 2014 – 70,204 miles
  • 2013 – 62,375 miles
  • 2012 – 50,355 miles
  • 2011 – 41,271 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,351 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are cloudy
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Under tray fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass186,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    186,351 miles
    Test number
    787764866238
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail186,351 miles (+7,190)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,351 miles
    Test number
    318548421365
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamp lenses are cloudy
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass179,161 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    179,161 miles
    Test number
    713236491923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail179,161 miles (+9,241)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,161 miles
    Test number
    889824580079
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,920 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,920 miles
    Test number
    755049354800
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail169,848 miles (+10,530)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,848 miles
    Test number
    939900847689
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass159,318 miles (+11,555)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    159,318 miles
    Test number
    308391661045
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing inner / outer edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  8. Pass147,763 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    147,763 miles
    Test number
    645302577423
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail147,739 miles (+10,172)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,739 miles
    Test number
    644543921882
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass137,567 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    137,567 miles
    Test number
    383308214439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  11. Fail137,472 miles (+7,643)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,472 miles
    Test number
    807060524495
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  12. Pass129,829 miles (+318)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    129,829 miles
    Test number
    304934596618
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail129,511 miles (+13,656)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,511 miles
    Test number
    287403227049
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass115,855 miles (+12,130)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    115,855 miles
    Test number
    530854501711
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass103,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,725 miles
    Test number
    894838968838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,723 miles (+12,721)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,723 miles
    Test number
    458055311741
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass91,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    91,002 miles
    Test number
    855113829211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,002 miles (+10,903)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,002 miles
    Test number
    867536519044
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass80,099 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    116336525493
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Fail80,099 miles (+9,895)1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,099 miles
    Test number
    147376725062
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  21. Pass70,204 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    916028624008
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail70,204 miles (+7,829)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,204 miles
    Test number
    319938924048
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass62,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    62,375 miles
    Test number
    978060633004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail62,375 miles (+12,020)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,375 miles
    Test number
    287930733095
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass50,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    959483312037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail50,355 miles (+9,084)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,355 miles
    Test number
    757562312060
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass41,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,271 miles
    Test number
    947108411067
    • NoteChild seat fitted offside rear visual check only

Questions about LB57 XKA

Does LB57 XKA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XKA expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XKA?
The MOT on LB57 XKA expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XKA done?
LB57 XKA was recorded at 186,351 miles at its MOT on 7 Feb 2025, an average of 10,321 miles a year.
Has LB57 XKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XKA has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XKA 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 XKA find?
LB57 XKA passed its latest MOT on 7 Feb 2025 with 2 advisories: both headlamp lenses are cloudy; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in the tread.

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