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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB57 YDLMOT history

LB57 YDL is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 132,706 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
132,706 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,649 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YDL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YDL was last recorded at 132,706 miles on 22 Sept 2026, 10,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,023 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
10,683 miles
Average per year
6,649 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,706 miles
  • 2025 – 122,023 miles
  • 2024 – 112,349 miles
  • 2023 – 104,202 miles
  • 2022 – 97,000 miles
  • 2021 – 92,473 miles
  • 2020 – 87,583 miles
  • 2019 – 82,106 miles
  • 2018 – 76,054 miles
  • 2017 – 71,844 miles
  • 2016 – 64,093 miles
  • 2015 – 58,085 miles
  • 2014 – 51,835 miles
  • 2013 – 45,425 miles
  • 2012 – 37,486 miles
  • 2011 – 28,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,706 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,706 miles (+10,683)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    132,706 miles
    Test number
    898446638233
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass122,023 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    122,023 miles
    Test number
    566023341336
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail122,022 miles (+9,673)5 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,022 miles
    Test number
    491308327867
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,349 miles (+8,147)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    112,349 miles
    Test number
    631501013914
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass104,202 miles (+12)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    104,202 miles
    Test number
    295477322186
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail104,190 miles (+7,190)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,190 miles
    Test number
    564726000374
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass97,000 miles (+4,527)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,000 miles
    Test number
    226004714152
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass92,473 miles (+4,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    92,473 miles
    Test number
    289322794725
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly perished in tread blocks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass87,583 miles (+5,477)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    87,583 miles
    Test number
    667164416997
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted
    • AdvisoryHubcaps fitted

  10. Pass82,106 miles (+6,052)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,106 miles
    Test number
    658861142513
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass76,054 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    351798778825
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in "B" <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks weak/grounding out (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Fail76,054 miles (+4,210)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,054 miles
    Test number
    687890645562
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (led) (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (led) (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chips in "B" <40mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front shocks weak/grounding out (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass71,844 miles (+7,751)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,844 miles
    Test number
    759667401980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass64,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    902882475432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail64,093 miles (+6,008)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,093 miles
    Test number
    526734298963
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass58,085 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,085 miles
    Test number
    256434555182
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Fail58,085 miles (+6,250)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,085 miles
    Test number
    426654655100
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass51,835 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    51,835 miles
    Test number
    689472944186
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail51,830 miles (+6,405)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,830 miles
    Test number
    666252544118
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass45,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    646332663173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail45,425 miles (+7,939)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    846942763124
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass37,486 miles (+904)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    37,486 miles
    Test number
    226623962152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,582 miles (+7,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    36,582 miles
    Test number
    316568452080
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are feathered (out of shape)

  24. Pass28,841 miles10 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    337408031058
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs slightly scored, and worn.
    • NoteFront registration plate slightly dirty.
    • NoteO/s/r tyre has very slight cracking on inner sidewall.

Questions about LB57 YDL

Does LB57 YDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 YDL is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YDL?
The MOT on LB57 YDL is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 YDL done?
LB57 YDL was recorded at 132,706 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 6,649 miles a year.
Has LB57 YDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YDL has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB57 YDL 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 YDL find?
LB57 YDL passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.

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