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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LB57 XKGMOT history

LB57 XKG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 155,056 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2026
Mileage
155,056 mi
At MOT on 9 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,879 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XKG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2026
Latest MOT test
9 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XKG was last recorded at 155,056 miles on 9 May 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,053 miles · 8 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,879 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,056 miles
  • 2024 – 146,667 miles
  • 2022 – 124,039 miles
  • 2021 – 110,425 miles
  • 2020 – 102,914 miles
  • 2019 – 96,726 miles
  • 2018 – 88,151 miles
  • 2017 – 79,238 miles
  • 2016 – 71,442 miles
  • 2015 – 64,145 miles
  • 2014 – 57,246 miles
  • 2013 – 49,513 miles
  • 2012 – 41,099 miles
  • 2011 – 33,839 miles
  • 2010 – 27,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,056 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 22 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,056 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,056 miles
    Test number
    339943264735
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,053 miles (+8,386)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,053 miles
    Test number
    677632864908
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,667 miles (+118)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    146,667 miles
    Test number
    803297858181
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view

  4. Fail146,549 miles (+22,510)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,549 miles
    Test number
    354048841375
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view

  5. Pass124,039 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    245925657126
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both xx (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail124,039 miles (+13,614)3 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,039 miles
    Test number
    316334962991
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both xx (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass110,425 miles (+8)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    110,425 miles
    Test number
    536502611366
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail110,417 miles (+7,503)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,417 miles
    Test number
    362181308815
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass102,914 miles (+6,188)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,914 miles
    Test number
    282204959274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass96,726 miles (+8,575)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    351467997564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass88,151 miles (+8,913)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    88,151 miles
    Test number
    973763942846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,238 miles (+7,796)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,238 miles
    Test number
    933460561478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass71,442 miles (+7,297)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    71,442 miles
    Test number
    301075235424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,145 miles (+6,899)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    864690189742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,246 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    458372954421
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass57,246 miles (+7,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    57,246 miles
    Test number
    546272854335
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass49,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    867164553304
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail49,513 miles (+8,414)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    709354853316
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass41,099 miles (+7,260)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    41,099 miles
    Test number
    957246152331
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass33,839 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    33,839 miles
    Test number
    565216351312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    27,383 miles
    Test number
    490566250375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 XKG

Does LB57 XKG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XKG expired on 8 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XKG?
The MOT on LB57 XKG expired on 8 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XKG done?
LB57 XKG was recorded at 155,056 miles at its MOT on 9 May 2025, an average of 8,879 miles a year.
Has LB57 XKG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XKG has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 XKG 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 XKG find?
LB57 XKG passed its latest MOT on 9 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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