Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LB57 XWYMOT history
LB57 XWY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,953 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 119,953 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,178 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB57 XWY
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 31 Jan 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB57 XWY was last recorded at 119,953 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 9,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 110,618 miles · 28 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,335 miles
- Average per year
- 6,178 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 119,953 miles
- 2025 – 110,618 miles
- 2024 – 102,159 miles
- 2023 – 96,446 miles
- 2022 – 94,444 miles
- 2021 – 91,699 miles
- 2020 – 88,019 miles
- 2019 – 82,909 miles
- 2018 – 78,567 miles
- 2017 – 73,534 miles
- 2016 – 65,734 miles
- 2015 – 57,940 miles
- 2014 – 50,218 miles
- 2013 – 41,138 miles
- 2012 – 33,874 miles
- 2011 – 27,233 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,953 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryDrivers window not working
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front brake discs smaller than they should be(pads overlapping discs)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2024–2026
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25%
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Run flat marks on N/S/R tyre, inner sidewall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 26 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,953 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 119,953 miles
- Test number
- 983354772349
- AdvisoryDrivers window not working
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail119,953 miles (+9,335)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,953 miles
- Test number
- 562090409058
- MajorOffside Front Outer Brake damaged to the extent that the braking system is adversely affected Brake pad breaking up (1.1.21 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryDrivers window not working
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs smaller than they should be(pads overlapping discs)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,618 miles (+35)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 110,618 miles
- Test number
- 566240828494
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs smaller than they should be(pads overlapping discs)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRun flat marks on N/S/R tyre, inner sidewall
Fail110,583 miles (+8,424)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,583 miles
- Test number
- 615757310083
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCast suspension arm on N/S F ,steel suspension arm on O/S/F
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 25% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs smaller than they should be(pads overlapping discs)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRun flat marks on N/S/R tyre, inner sidewall
Pass102,159 miles (+51)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 102,159 miles
- Test number
- 309364087244
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs smaller than they should be(pads overlapping discs)
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail102,108 miles (+5,662)7 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,108 miles
- Test number
- 241510148938
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn And boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion (4.1.4 (c))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs smaller than they should be(pads overlapping discs)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way round (Inside/outside)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way round (Inside/outside)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass96,446 miles (+2,002)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 96,446 miles
- Test number
- 574636949869
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass94,444 miles (+2,745)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 94,444 miles
- Test number
- 779373400666
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryHeadlamp lenses aged/deteriorated both sides
Pass91,699 miles (+3,680)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 91,699 miles
- Test number
- 784457869509
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass88,019 miles (+5,110)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 88,019 miles
- Test number
- 317754117152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,909 miles (+4,342)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 82,909 miles
- Test number
- 624505337650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,567 miles (+5,033)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 78,567 miles
- Test number
- 148546782863
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass73,534 miles (+7,800)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 73,534 miles
- Test number
- 498827646996
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass65,734 miles (+7,794)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 65,734 miles
- Test number
- 281209344485
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,940 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 57,940 miles
- Test number
- 758430635021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail57,940 miles (+7,722)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,940 miles
- Test number
- 868590435022
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass50,218 miles (+9,080)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 50,218 miles
- Test number
- 688725434034
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass41,138 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 41,138 miles
- Test number
- 116647733024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,137 miles (+7,263)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,137 miles
- Test number
- 929197133040
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass33,874 miles (+6,641)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 33,874 miles
- Test number
- 235555522093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,233 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 27,233 miles
- Test number
- 648216921005
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Questions about LB57 XWY
- Does LB57 XWY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 XWY is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB57 XWY?
- The MOT on LB57 XWY is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB57 XWY done?
- LB57 XWY was recorded at 119,953 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 6,178 miles a year.
- Has LB57 XWY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB57 XWY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on LB57 XWY 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 XWY find?
- LB57 XWY passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: drivers window not working; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive engine.
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