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Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LB57 ZBZMOT history

LB57 ZBZ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 212,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2026
Mileage
212,378 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,168 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZBZ
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
24 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB57 ZBZ was last recorded at 212,378 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 9,704 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
202,674 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,704 miles
Average per year
10,168 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 212,378 miles
  • 2025 – 202,674 miles
  • 2024 – 197,403 miles
  • 2023 – 191,915 miles
  • 2022 – 184,828 miles
  • 2021 – 179,618 miles
  • 2020 – 174,538 miles
  • 2019 – 168,291 miles
  • 2018 – 161,540 miles
  • 2017 – 147,415 miles
  • 2016 – 133,748 miles
  • 2015 – 112,730 miles
  • 2014 – 94,304 miles
  • 2013 – 86,768 miles
  • 2012 – 81,066 miles
  • 2011 – 54,230 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail212,378 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner tread bulge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail212,378 miles (+9,704)11 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,378 miles
    Test number
    718224694137
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  2. Pass202,674 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    202,674 miles
    Test number
    848266182742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail202,674 miles (+5,271)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,674 miles
    Test number
    971408975347
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass197,403 miles (+5,488)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    197,403 miles
    Test number
    655761265506
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Nearside & Offside. (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass191,915 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    191,915 miles
    Test number
    769231586342
    • 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))

  6. Fail191,907 miles (+7,079)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,907 miles
    Test number
    835382450389
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (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))

  7. Pass184,828 miles (+5,210)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,828 miles
    Test number
    259836841109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass179,618 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    179,618 miles
    Test number
    247226454275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail179,618 miles (+5,080)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,618 miles
    Test number
    581875269722
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing jammed under seat (7.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass174,538 miles (+6,247)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    174,538 miles
    Test number
    879038453207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass168,291 miles (+6,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    168,291 miles
    Test number
    783474706024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass161,540 miles (+14,125)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    161,540 miles
    Test number
    631300065660
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass147,415 miles (+13,667)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    147,415 miles
    Test number
    304644478952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,748 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    133,748 miles
    Test number
    115040616015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner tread bulge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail133,748 miles (+21,018)1 failure2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,748 miles
    Test number
    153485300243
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and inner tread bulge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass112,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,730 miles
    Test number
    876445395140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,730 miles (+18,426)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,730 miles
    Test number
    335015295164
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass94,304 miles (+7,536)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    94,304 miles
    Test number
    689534204182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass86,768 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    86,768 miles
    Test number
    866504823208
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail86,755 miles (+5,689)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,755 miles
    Test number
    719652123239
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass81,066 miles (+26,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    81,066 miles
    Test number
    446894502165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass54,230 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,230 miles
    Test number
    946569361003
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LB57 ZBZ

Does LB57 ZBZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 ZBZ expired on 28 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZBZ?
The MOT on LB57 ZBZ expired on 28 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 ZBZ done?
LB57 ZBZ was recorded at 212,378 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 10,168 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZBZ has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZBZ 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 ZBZ find?
LB57 ZBZ failed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 11 major defects, 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit; nearside front inner tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 11 more.

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