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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LB57 YDUMOT history

LB57 YDU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 129,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Oct 2026
Mileage
129,303 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 YDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
14 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 YDU was last recorded at 129,303 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 14,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
114,603 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
14,700 miles
Average per year
6,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 129,303 miles
  • 2024 – 114,603 miles
  • 2023 – 109,138 miles
  • 2022 – 107,449 miles
  • 2021 – 107,447 miles
  • 2019 – 107,433 miles
  • 2018 – 102,321 miles
  • 2017 – 93,181 miles
  • 2016 – 83,794 miles
  • 2015 – 74,218 miles
  • 2014 – 62,107 miles
  • 2013 – 51,290 miles
  • 2011 – 29,760 miles
  • 2010 – 27,243 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,303 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc surfaces corroded where vehicle vehicle has been left standing for a long period

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen has minor damage to nearside area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass129,303 miles (+14,700)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    129,303 miles
    Test number
    965752034643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass114,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    742757084077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail114,603 miles (+5,465)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,603 miles
    Test number
    356752775722
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass109,138 miles (+1,689)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    109,138 miles
    Test number
    958606971168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass107,449 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    107,449 miles
    Test number
    361790807249
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc surfaces corroded where vehicle vehicle has been left standing for a long period (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has minor damage to nearside area

  6. Pass107,447 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    107,447 miles
    Test number
    611913300178
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc surfaces corroded where vehicle vehicle has been left standing for a long period (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has minor damage to nearside area

  7. Fail107,447 miles (+14)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,447 miles
    Test number
    805567283653
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre outer sidewall perished & splitting to casing plies (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear brake disc surfaces corroded where vehicle vehicle has been left standing for a long period (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has minor damage to nearside area

  8. Pass107,433 miles (+5,112)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,433 miles
    Test number
    686961295428
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen has minor damage to nearside (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall perishing & tread depth wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass102,321 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    727810122851
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail102,321 miles (+9,140)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,321 miles
    Test number
    807006750735
    • MajorElectronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass93,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    552415249942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail93,181 miles (+9,387)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,181 miles
    Test number
    542395673086
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass83,794 miles (+9,576)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    83,794 miles
    Test number
    511211640306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,218 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    295751015407
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Fail74,218 miles (+12,111)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,218 miles
    Test number
    307721615143
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted to nearside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass62,107 miles (+10,817)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,107 miles
    Test number
    519274914187
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass51,290 miles (+21,530)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    51,290 miles
    Test number
    675254613106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,760 miles (+2,517)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    29,760 miles
    Test number
    675980531194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,243 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,243 miles
    Test number
    991327150366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 YDU

Does LB57 YDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 YDU is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB57 YDU?
The MOT on LB57 YDU is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 YDU done?
LB57 YDU was recorded at 129,303 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 6,883 miles a year.
Has LB57 YDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 YDU has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LB57 YDU 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 YDU find?
LB57 YDU passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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