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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LB57 XWMMOT history

LB57 XWM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,800 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2025
Mileage
152,800 mi
At MOT on 4 May 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,741 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 XWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2025
Latest MOT test
4 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 XWM was last recorded at 152,800 miles on 4 May 2024, 6,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,393 miles · 5 May 2023
Between the last two tests
6,407 miles
Average per year
8,741 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,800 miles
  • 2023 – 146,393 miles
  • 2022 – 141,849 miles
  • 2021 – 131,777 miles
  • 2020 – 121,607 miles
  • 2019 – 114,830 miles
  • 2018 – 112,379 miles
  • 2017 – 108,873 miles
  • 2016 – 101,831 miles
  • 2015 – 84,919 miles
  • 2014 – 63,121 miles
  • 2013 – 50,553 miles
  • 2012 – 44,635 miles
  • 2011 – 36,950 miles
  • 2010 – 35,870 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,800 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front door damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear door damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 18 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,800 miles (+6,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2025
    Odometer
    152,800 miles
    Test number
    598378408644
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass146,393 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,393 miles
    Test number
    642584228632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  3. Fail146,357 miles (+4,508)1 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,357 miles
    Test number
    118151349340
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing middle (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Seat belt damaged middle (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt flexible stalk damaged both side (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,849 miles (+10,072)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,849 miles
    Test number
    516757016406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass131,777 miles (+10,170)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    131,777 miles
    Test number
    187894263525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass121,607 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    121,607 miles
    Test number
    731837457979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail121,506 miles (+6,676)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,506 miles
    Test number
    768050211358
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass114,830 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    114,830 miles
    Test number
    352922507115
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quart wing damaged

  9. Fail114,830 miles (+2,451)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,830 miles
    Test number
    643061101273
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing damaged (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear door damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear quart wing damaged

  10. Pass112,379 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,379 miles
    Test number
    599940161491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail112,378 miles (+3,505)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,378 miles
    Test number
    327965264893
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass108,873 miles (+7,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    108,873 miles
    Test number
    913647025788
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Pass101,831 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    561733239865
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders.
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to NSR and OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

  14. Fail101,831 miles (+16,912)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,831 miles
    Test number
    754579341797
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders.
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to NSR and OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

  15. Pass84,919 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,919 miles
    Test number
    769404445029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  16. Fail84,919 miles (+21,798)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,919 miles
    Test number
    688714645038
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  17. Pass63,121 miles (+12,568)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    63,121 miles
    Test number
    696415844016
    • NoteNearside rear outer side light not working

  18. Pass50,553 miles (+5,918)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    50,553 miles
    Test number
    836724143099
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNSR tyre perished and tread low at inner shoulder.
    • NoteOSR tyre heavily perished between tread.

  19. Pass44,635 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    738406342092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOSR tyre perished between tread.

  20. Fail44,635 miles (+11)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,635 miles
    Test number
    117055642456
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOSR tyre perished between tread.

  21. Fail44,624 miles (+7,674)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    398604842073
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking in between tread.

  22. Pass36,950 miles (+1,080)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    36,950 miles
    Test number
    245245441087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,870 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    35,870 miles
    Test number
    353442450376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LB57 XWM

Does LB57 XWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 XWM expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 XWM?
The MOT on LB57 XWM expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 XWM done?
LB57 XWM was recorded at 152,800 miles at its MOT on 4 May 2024, an average of 8,741 miles a year.
Has LB57 XWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 XWM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 XWM 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 XWM find?
LB57 XWM passed its latest MOT on 4 May 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; offside rear shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing; oil leak, but not excessive.

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