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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LC57 XCLMOT history

LC57 XCL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 111,794 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2025.

LC57 XCL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
111,794 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,201 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC57 XCL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC57 XCL was last recorded at 111,794 miles on 19 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,784 miles · 13 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
5,201 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,794 miles
  • 2024 – 105,902 miles
  • 2023 – 100,149 miles
  • 2022 – 93,206 miles
  • 2021 – 88,254 miles
  • 2020 – 83,681 miles
  • 2019 – 79,400 miles
  • 2018 – 74,238 miles
  • 2017 – 69,238 miles
  • 2016 – 66,696 miles
  • 2015 – 62,846 miles
  • 2014 – 58,788 miles
  • 2013 – 55,749 miles
  • 2012 – 48,450 miles
  • 2011 – 35,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,794 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,794 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    111,794 miles
    Test number
    107523287780
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Fail111,784 miles (+5,882)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,784 miles
    Test number
    810549453306
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass105,902 miles (+5,753)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,902 miles
    Test number
    189799164008
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass100,149 miles (+6,943)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    100,149 miles
    Test number
    606031817804
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Pass93,206 miles (+92)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,206 miles
    Test number
    304150770852
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail93,114 miles (+4,860)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,114 miles
    Test number
    275323703624
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass88,254 miles (+4,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    88,254 miles
    Test number
    148290465362
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass83,681 miles (+4,281)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,681 miles
    Test number
    466291173180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass79,400 miles (+139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,400 miles
    Test number
    562587640766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Fail79,261 miles (+5,023)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,261 miles
    Test number
    846411364812
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass74,238 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    718677355241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail74,238 miles (+1,913)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,238 miles
    Test number
    261294632212
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass72,325 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    72,325 miles
    Test number
    544367967203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,238 miles (+2,542)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    69,238 miles
    Test number
    484365770965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,696 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    824534185907
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Fail66,696 miles (+3,850)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    351186473110
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Pass62,846 miles (+4,058)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,846 miles
    Test number
    525500395046
    • NoteOffside rear tyre in poor condition

  18. Pass58,788 miles (+3,039)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    58,788 miles
    Test number
    678835284087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,749 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    55,749 miles
    Test number
    659973193071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,749 miles (+40)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,749 miles
    Test number
    556363993027
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Fail55,709 miles (+7,259)1 failure2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,709 miles
    Test number
    308572573048
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing
    • NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread worn very low outer edge.
    • NoteWear both front brake discs.

  22. Pass48,450 miles (+13,181)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    48,450 miles
    Test number
    997585222171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail35,269 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,269 miles
    Test number
    258333961086
    • Repaired at testNearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  24. Pass35,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,269 miles
    Test number
    856173261085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC57 XCL

Does LC57 XCL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC57 XCL is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC57 XCL?
The MOT on LC57 XCL is valid until 22 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 XCL done?
LC57 XCL was recorded at 111,794 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2025, an average of 5,201 miles a year.
Has LC57 XCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC57 XCL has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LC57 XCL 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 XCL find?
LC57 XCL passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe leaking; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front brake disc worn, but not excessively.

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