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Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB57 XWGMOT history

LB57 XWG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 157,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Feb 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Feb 2026
Mileage
157,800 mi
At MOT on 3 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XWG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 XWG was last recorded at 157,800 miles on 3 Feb 2026, 4,145 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,655 miles · 3 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,145 miles
Average per year
7,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,800 miles
  • 2025 – 153,655 miles
  • 2024 – 148,367 miles
  • 2023 – 142,342 miles
  • 2022 – 138,273 miles
  • 2021 – 134,655 miles
  • 2020 – 131,345 miles
  • 2019 – 123,158 miles
  • 2018 – 111,791 miles
  • 2017 – 103,907 miles
  • 2016 – 94,958 miles
  • 2015 – 85,819 miles
  • 2013 – 75,939 miles
  • 2011 – 52,692 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail157,800 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail157,800 miles (+4,145)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,800 miles
    Test number
    626829902871
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass153,655 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    153,655 miles
    Test number
    126843792316
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail153,655 miles (+5,288)1 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,655 miles
    Test number
    298643381129
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass148,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,367 miles
    Test number
    780405932091
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end boots perished

  5. Fail148,366 miles (+6,024)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,366 miles
    Test number
    336654710249
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Service brake lagging in operation uneven across front (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBoth track rod end boots perished

  6. Pass142,342 miles (+4,069)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    142,342 miles
    Test number
    592289460645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass138,273 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    138,273 miles
    Test number
    428088450645
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail138,273 miles (+3,618)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,273 miles
    Test number
    324722129075
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass134,655 miles (+3,310)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,655 miles
    Test number
    148205562759
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass131,345 miles (+8,187)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    131,345 miles
    Test number
    154663192135
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass123,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    123,158 miles
    Test number
    854322630368
    • AdvisoryRear Saw tooth wear on inner edges of rear tyres

  12. Fail123,158 miles (+11,367)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,158 miles
    Test number
    890657003350
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm bald on inner edge almost through to canvas (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Saw tooth wear on inner edges of rear tyres

  13. Pass111,791 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    111,791 miles
    Test number
    587031569730
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has a repairable nail in it

  14. Fail111,791 miles (+7,884)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,791 miles
    Test number
    808648105808
    • FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre has a repairable nail in it

  15. Pass103,907 miles (+8,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,907 miles
    Test number
    236983279793
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre has a shallow cut on the outer wall

  16. Pass94,958 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    887912944493
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear active child locks
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail94,958 miles (+9,139)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,958 miles
    Test number
    939280903737
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides / rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear active child locks
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both lipped (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass85,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    85,819 miles
    Test number
    326598405006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail85,819 miles (+9,880)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,819 miles
    Test number
    356578105037
    • FailureFront Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass75,939 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    465932853423
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish 225.40.18y

  21. Fail75,939 miles (+10,144)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,939 miles
    Test number
    467742853479
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn and corroded
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish 225.40.18y

  22. Pass65,795 miles (+13,103)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,795 miles
    Test number
    548318503092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass52,692 miles (+10,856)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,692 miles
    Test number
    796964951323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    41,836 miles
    Test number
    416044611041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,836 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,836 miles
    Test number
    676133711030
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB57 XWG

Does LB57 XWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XWG expired on 17 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XWG?
The MOT on LB57 XWG expired on 17 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XWG done?
LB57 XWG was recorded at 157,800 miles at its MOT on 3 Feb 2026, an average of 7,701 miles a year.
Has LB57 XWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XWG has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 XWG 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 XWG find?
LB57 XWG failed its latest MOT on 3 Feb 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; offside rear brake disc significantly and obviously worn; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 4 more.

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