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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LC57 FTPMOT history

LC57 FTP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 172,900 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LC57 FTP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
172,900 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 FTP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 FTP was last recorded at 172,900 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 4,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,400 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,500 miles
Average per year
6,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,900 miles
  • 2024 – 168,400 miles
  • 2023 – 163,554 miles
  • 2022 – 158,905 miles
  • 2021 – 154,449 miles
  • 2020 – 149,589 miles
  • 2019 – 144,767 miles
  • 2018 – 140,197 miles
  • 2017 – 135,684 miles
  • 2016 – 129,055 miles
  • 2015 – 116,351 miles
  • 2014 – 105,978 miles
  • 2013 – 97,271 miles
  • 2012 – 92,791 miles
  • 2011 – 87,948 miles
  • 2010 – 82,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,900 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • 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.

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass172,900 miles (+4,500)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    172,900 miles
    Test number
    211606770136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass168,400 miles (+4,846)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,400 miles
    Test number
    965733056387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass163,554 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,554 miles
    Test number
    880841182721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail163,552 miles (+4,647)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,552 miles
    Test number
    766727121139
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass158,905 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    158,905 miles
    Test number
    116088484998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail158,904 miles (+4,455)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,904 miles
    Test number
    283070725417
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass154,449 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    154,449 miles
    Test number
    930148693678
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail154,447 miles (+4,858)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,447 miles
    Test number
    443393634809
    • MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass149,589 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    149,589 miles
    Test number
    935217100714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass144,767 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,767 miles
    Test number
    578005171264
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Fail144,767 miles (+4,570)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,767 miles
    Test number
    827359968803
    • 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass140,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    140,197 miles
    Test number
    796130884116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail140,196 miles (+4,512)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,196 miles
    Test number
    996988805161
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass135,684 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,684 miles
    Test number
    867927240340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,055 miles (+12,704)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    129,055 miles
    Test number
    433526441989
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass116,351 miles (+10,373)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    116,351 miles
    Test number
    139822238091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,978 miles (+8,707)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    105,978 miles
    Test number
    998474604324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass97,271 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    266192313360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail97,271 miles (+4,480)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,271 miles
    Test number
    415282513434
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass92,791 miles (+4,843)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    92,791 miles
    Test number
    766861722335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,948 miles (+5,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    87,948 miles
    Test number
    555174501388
    • 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)

  22. Pass82,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    82,637 miles
    Test number
    341536390484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 FTP

Does LC57 FTP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC57 FTP is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC57 FTP?
The MOT on LC57 FTP is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC57 FTP done?
LC57 FTP was recorded at 172,900 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 6,021 miles a year.
Has LC57 FTP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 FTP has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LC57 FTP 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 LC57 FTP find?
LC57 FTP passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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