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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LB57 ZCEMOT history

LB57 ZCE is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 106,339 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,339 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,477 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 ZCE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 ZCE was last recorded at 106,339 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 4,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,200 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
4,139 miles
Average per year
5,477 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,339 miles
  • 2024 – 102,200 miles
  • 2023 – 96,203 miles
  • 2022 – 90,670 miles
  • 2021 – 83,146 miles
  • 2020 – 78,809 miles
  • 2019 – 72,057 miles
  • 2018 – 63,001 miles
  • 2017 – 60,576 miles
  • 2016 – 57,922 miles
  • 2015 – 49,239 miles
  • 2014 – 42,312 miles
  • 2013 – 36,145 miles
  • 2012 – 30,714 miles
  • 2011 – 24,465 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,339 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,339 miles (+4,139)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,339 miles
    Test number
    964289568256
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass102,200 miles (+5,997)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,200 miles
    Test number
    123228653396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass96,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    96,203 miles
    Test number
    182987029190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail96,203 miles (+5,533)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,203 miles
    Test number
    276070982937
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass90,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    90,670 miles
    Test number
    406843118939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail90,670 miles (+7,524)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,670 miles
    Test number
    697867875896
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper ball joint cover split

  7. Pass83,146 miles (+4,337)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    83,146 miles
    Test number
    593426168015
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,809 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,809 miles
    Test number
    326284801886
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow from front pipe (Flexi) not affecting emissions
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around outer sidewall / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around outer sidewall / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail78,809 miles (+6,752)1 repaired3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,809 miles
    Test number
    372230247402
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow from front pipe (Flexi) not affecting emissions
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around outer sidewall / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished around outer sidewall / cracked around tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass72,057 miles (+9,056)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,057 miles
    Test number
    163194357168
    • AdvisoryFront Blow from flexi pipe on exhaust
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished / cracked around tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn around inner edge (Borderline) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished / cracked around tread and outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass63,001 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,001 miles
    Test number
    407431416936
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  12. Fail63,001 miles (+2,425)1 dangerous2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,001 miles
    Test number
    454437208353
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Pass60,576 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    60,576 miles
    Test number
    552827296675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass57,922 miles (+8,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    671739718597
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged glass

  15. Pass49,239 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    49,239 miles
    Test number
    129718825410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail49,236 miles (+6,924)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,236 miles
    Test number
    926678325008
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing/cracking

  17. Pass42,312 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    42,312 miles
    Test number
    727682824019
    • AdvisoryNearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  18. Fail42,310 miles (+6,165)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,310 miles
    Test number
    359682824067
    • FailureNearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing

  19. Pass36,145 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,145 miles
    Test number
    468740833090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  20. Fail36,144 miles (+5,430)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,144 miles
    Test number
    459609923063
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  21. Pass30,714 miles (+6,249)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    30,714 miles
    Test number
    125893122478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,465 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,465 miles
    Test number
    815245621059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 ZCE

Does LB57 ZCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB57 ZCE is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB57 ZCE?
The MOT on LB57 ZCE is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB57 ZCE done?
LB57 ZCE was recorded at 106,339 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,477 miles a year.
Has LB57 ZCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 ZCE has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB57 ZCE 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 ZCE find?
LB57 ZCE passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; offside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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