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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB57 YDRMOT history

LB57 YDR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 205,978 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
205,978 mi
At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,057 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
16 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YDR was last recorded at 205,978 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
205,978 miles · 26 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,057 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,978 miles
  • 2025 – 203,136 miles
  • 2024 – 199,442 miles
  • 2023 – 196,063 miles
  • 2022 – 192,402 miles
  • 2021 – 186,860 miles
  • 2019 – 165,559 miles
  • 2018 – 156,345 miles
  • 2017 – 143,709 miles
  • 2016 – 132,740 miles
  • 2015 – 122,572 miles
  • 2014 – 105,363 miles
  • 2013 – 91,041 miles
  • 2012 – 78,950 miles
  • 2011 – 66,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,978 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing cracks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,978 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    205,978 miles
    Test number
    305861806191
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail205,978 miles (+2,842)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,978 miles
    Test number
    251552262110
    • MajorElectronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low.

  3. Pass203,136 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    203,136 miles
    Test number
    797402475179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail203,136 miles (+3,694)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,136 miles
    Test number
    745008159627
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose middle clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,442 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    199,442 miles
    Test number
    711816722805
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail199,439 miles (+3,376)4 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,439 miles
    Test number
    238367999848
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also showing cracks (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass196,063 miles (+3,661)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    196,063 miles
    Test number
    614192639685
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass192,402 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    192,402 miles
    Test number
    487594117679
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail192,402 miles (+5,542)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,402 miles
    Test number
    671310913548
    • MajorFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre 4 nails
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass186,860 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    186,860 miles
    Test number
    508735096906
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail186,846 miles (+21,287)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,846 miles
    Test number
    217432171365
    • DangerousFront Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass165,559 miles (+9,214)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,559 miles
    Test number
    524655570706
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass156,345 miles (+12,636)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    156,345 miles
    Test number
    424930190202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,709 miles (+10,969)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,709 miles
    Test number
    270087281850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,740 miles (+10,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    132,740 miles
    Test number
    264541763817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass122,572 miles (+17,209)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    122,572 miles
    Test number
    278297655171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,363 miles (+14,322)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    105,363 miles
    Test number
    245650584043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,041 miles (+12,091)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,041 miles
    Test number
    247404883011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,950 miles (+180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    78,950 miles
    Test number
    346076682004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail78,770 miles (+12,543)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,770 miles
    Test number
    277462682008
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass66,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,227 miles
    Test number
    945502081015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YDR

Does LB57 YDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 YDR is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YDR?
The MOT on LB57 YDR is valid until 6 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 YDR done?
LB57 YDR was recorded at 205,978 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 9,057 miles a year.
Has LB57 YDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YDR has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 YDR 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 YDR find?
LB57 YDR passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine.; oil leak, but not excessive gearbox..

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