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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LC57 FVBMOT history

LC57 FVB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Oct 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 188,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

LC57 FVB grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
188,617 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 FVB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
29 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 FVB was last recorded at 188,617 miles on 5 May 2023, 9,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,682 miles · 27 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
9,935 miles
Average per year
8,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,617 miles
  • 2022 – 178,682 miles
  • 2020 – 168,637 miles
  • 2019 – 163,567 miles
  • 2018 – 153,903 miles
  • 2017 – 144,643 miles
  • 2015 – 134,256 miles
  • 2014 – 127,584 miles
  • 2013 – 117,044 miles
  • 2012 – 105,525 miles
  • 2011 – 95,892 miles
  • 2010 – 81,754 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,617 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front brake discs worn front tyres close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 27 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,617 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    188,617 miles
    Test number
    659932474599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail188,617 miles (+9,935)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,617 miles
    Test number
    914742020854
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass178,682 miles (+10,045)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    178,682 miles
    Test number
    123819187501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass168,637 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    168,637 miles
    Test number
    348782906847
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail168,606 miles (+5,039)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,606 miles
    Test number
    774114516239
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass163,567 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    163,567 miles
    Test number
    769533767988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail163,562 miles (+9,659)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,562 miles
    Test number
    595711682154
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  8. Pass153,903 miles (+195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    153,903 miles
    Test number
    258538742569
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn front tyres close to limit

  9. Fail153,708 miles (+9,065)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,708 miles
    Test number
    574557178764
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s&o/s (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn front tyres close to limit

  10. Pass144,643 miles (+38)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    144,643 miles
    Test number
    138220880817
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres starting to perish and inner wall have shallow splits
    • AdvisoryNearside front door handle stiff and may require attention soon

  11. Fail144,605 miles (+10,349)4 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,605 miles
    Test number
    650521060072
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres starting to perish and inner wall have shallow splits

  12. Pass134,256 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    134,256 miles
    Test number
    285562698708
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail134,256 miles (+6,672)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,256 miles
    Test number
    423586609492
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass127,584 miles (+10,540)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,584 miles
    Test number
    168194174281
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped

  15. Fail117,044 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,044 miles
    Test number
    717653943104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass117,044 miles (+11,519)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,044 miles
    Test number
    875673643131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,525 miles (+9,633)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    105,525 miles
    Test number
    265706042145
    • NoteTYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

  18. Fail95,892 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,892 miles
    Test number
    535757731122
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • NoteOSR and NSR tyre treads distorted

  19. Pass95,892 miles (+14,138)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    95,892 miles
    Test number
    978547731157
    • NoteOSR and NSR tyre treads distorted

  20. Pass81,754 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    81,754 miles
    Test number
    974390870223
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LC57 FVB

Does LC57 FVB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC57 FVB expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC57 FVB?
The MOT on LC57 FVB expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC57 FVB done?
LC57 FVB was recorded at 188,617 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 8,480 miles a year.
Has LC57 FVB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 FVB has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2023.
Has the mileage on LC57 FVB 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 FVB find?
LC57 FVB passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front upper anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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