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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB57 YDFMOT history

LB57 YDF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 194,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Mar 2025
Mileage
194,383 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
11,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YDF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
15 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YDF was last recorded at 194,383 miles on 22 Mar 2024, 214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,169 miles · 16 Mar 2024
Between the last two tests
214 miles
Average per year
11,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 194,383 miles
  • 2023 – 179,239 miles
  • 2022 – 162,364 miles
  • 2021 – 148,973 miles
  • 2020 – 138,437 miles
  • 2019 – 125,487 miles
  • 2018 – 111,870 miles
  • 2017 – 92,894 miles
  • 2016 – 80,882 miles
  • 2015 – 73,232 miles
  • 2014 – 65,593 miles
  • 2013 – 57,928 miles
  • 2012 – 50,907 miles
  • 2011 – 43,774 miles
  • 2010 – 37,574 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,383 miles
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ALL FOUR DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside indicator repeater lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,383 miles (+214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    194,383 miles
    Test number
    361119463031
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ALL FOUR DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail194,169 miles (+14,930)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,169 miles
    Test number
    297695068057
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar ball joint has slight play ALL FOUR DROP LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  3. Pass179,239 miles (+3)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    179,239 miles
    Test number
    303936004916
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator repeater lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail179,236 miles (+16,872)3 dangerous7 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,236 miles
    Test number
    952613866316
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside indicator repeater lens broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    162,364 miles
    Test number
    770508155091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail162,361 miles (+13,388)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,361 miles
    Test number
    882092581762
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass148,973 miles (+10,536)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    148,973 miles
    Test number
    364738072569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass138,437 miles (+12,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,437 miles
    Test number
    416509292985
    • AdvisoryOff side rear brake pads getting low, both front outer cv boots starting to weep where boot clips on inner edge

  9. Pass125,487 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    125,487 miles
    Test number
    201876929851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail125,487 miles (+13,617)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,487 miles
    Test number
    651340758324
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is perished

  11. Pass111,870 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,870 miles
    Test number
    251419565484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail111,834 miles (+18,940)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,834 miles
    Test number
    801191977379
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass92,894 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    605360199582
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail92,894 miles (+12,012)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,894 miles
    Test number
    335627459750
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BALD INNER (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass80,882 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    80,882 miles
    Test number
    932784231397
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail80,872 miles (+7,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,872 miles
    Test number
    622420264716
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass73,232 miles (+7,639)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2016
    Odometer
    73,232 miles
    Test number
    227791225122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,593 miles (+7,665)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    65,593 miles
    Test number
    765933324147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail57,928 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,928 miles
    Test number
    557459113154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass57,928 miles (+7,021)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    57,928 miles
    Test number
    876269713122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass50,907 miles (+7,133)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,907 miles
    Test number
    989813432146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,774 miles (+6,200)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    43,774 miles
    Test number
    518743311131
    • NoteFront wipers not very good
    • NoteNear side front tyre on 2mm 195/6515t
    • NoteNear side rear tyre on 2mm

  23. Pass37,574 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2011
    Odometer
    37,574 miles
    Test number
    422890130199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YDF

Does LB57 YDF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 YDF expired on 31 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YDF?
The MOT on LB57 YDF expired on 31 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 YDF done?
LB57 YDF was recorded at 194,383 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 11,308 miles a year.
Has LB57 YDF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YDF has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 YDF 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 YDF find?
LB57 YDF passed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 2 advisories: anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play all four drop links; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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