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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

LC57 MWJMOT history

LC57 MWJ is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 116,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LC57 MWJ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
116,744 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 MWJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
31 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 MWJ was last recorded at 116,744 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 4,527 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,217 miles · 17 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
4,527 miles
Average per year
5,983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,744 miles
  • 2025 – 112,217 miles
  • 2024 – 108,663 miles
  • 2022 – 104,236 miles
  • 2021 – 96,365 miles
  • 2020 – 94,754 miles
  • 2019 – 91,219 miles
  • 2018 – 85,120 miles
  • 2017 – 76,228 miles
  • 2016 – 67,712 miles
  • 2015 – 59,745 miles
  • 2014 – 51,376 miles
  • 2013 – 44,414 miles
  • 2012 – 34,764 miles
  • 2011 – 29,889 miles
  • 2010 – 25,506 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,744 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass116,744 miles (+4,527)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    116,744 miles
    Test number
    500529706774
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,217 miles (+3,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    112,217 miles
    Test number
    713289316323
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    108,663 miles
    Test number
    156875313784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail108,663 miles (+4,427)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,663 miles
    Test number
    122471086313
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass104,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,236 miles
    Test number
    566454543110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail104,236 miles (+7,871)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,236 miles
    Test number
    815117538214
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass96,365 miles (+4)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    96,365 miles
    Test number
    678202654691
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail96,361 miles (+1,607)1 dangerous2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,361 miles
    Test number
    261701566268
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper joint (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass94,754 miles (+3,535)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,754 miles
    Test number
    962082059803
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass91,219 miles (+6,099)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,219 miles
    Test number
    300848642861
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass85,120 miles (+8,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    85,120 miles
    Test number
    748177659978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass76,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    76,228 miles
    Test number
    213142291065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail76,228 miles (+8,516)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,228 miles
    Test number
    277268365563
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass67,712 miles (+7,967)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,712 miles
    Test number
    866210484531
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass59,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    834746657693
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail59,745 miles (+8,369)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,745 miles
    Test number
    885536927351
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass51,376 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    51,376 miles
    Test number
    488647634349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail51,376 miles (+6,962)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,376 miles
    Test number
    758875434335
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing thin

  19. Pass44,414 miles (+9,650)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    44,414 miles
    Test number
    725216623376
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres have slight wear on inner edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre is slightly worn on inner edge of tread

  20. Pass34,764 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    169510492216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Fail34,764 miles (+4,875)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,764 miles
    Test number
    469510092235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass29,889 miles (+4,383)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    29,889 miles
    Test number
    139216181259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,506 miles
    Test number
    421663790211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 MWJ

Does LC57 MWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC57 MWJ is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC57 MWJ?
The MOT on LC57 MWJ is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC57 MWJ done?
LC57 MWJ was recorded at 116,744 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 5,983 miles a year.
Has LC57 MWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 MWJ has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LC57 MWJ 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 MWJ find?
LC57 MWJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, and 2 more.

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