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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc

LD57 LBLMOT history

LD57 LBL is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 142,864 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2024.

LD57 LBL grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
142,864 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2024
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 LBL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 LBL was last recorded at 142,864 miles on 26 Nov 2024, 4,807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,057 miles · 21 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
4,807 miles
Average per year
7,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 142,864 miles
  • 2023 – 138,057 miles
  • 2022 – 133,591 miles
  • 2021 – 127,831 miles
  • 2020 – 126,377 miles
  • 2019 – 123,897 miles
  • 2018 – 121,993 miles
  • 2017 – 118,395 miles
  • 2016 – 112,451 miles
  • 2015 – 105,112 miles
  • 2014 – 93,175 miles
  • 2013 – 81,645 miles
  • 2012 – 65,830 miles
  • 2011 – 49,622 miles
  • 2010 – 34,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,864 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop splitRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Bump stop split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass142,864 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    142,864 miles
    Test number
    550816794588
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail142,861 miles (+4,804)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,861 miles
    Test number
    318305095347
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop split
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass138,057 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    138,057 miles
    Test number
    272695102075
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop split

  4. Fail138,054 miles (+4,463)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,054 miles
    Test number
    180683460819
    • MajorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop split

  5. Pass133,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    133,591 miles
    Test number
    250030892544
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop split

  6. Fail133,588 miles (+5,757)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,588 miles
    Test number
    685997498458
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop split
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass127,831 miles (+1,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,831 miles
    Test number
    544947514782
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass126,377 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,377 miles
    Test number
    753133784117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop split

  9. Pass123,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    123,897 miles
    Test number
    249904300861
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop split

  10. Fail123,891 miles (+1,898)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,891 miles
    Test number
    847890095884
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension bump stop split

  11. Pass121,993 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,993 miles
    Test number
    574249987456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop split

  12. Fail121,987 miles (+3,592)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    277667136131
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Bump stop split

  13. Pass118,395 miles (+5,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,395 miles
    Test number
    155017034978
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  14. Pass112,451 miles (+7,339)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    112,451 miles
    Test number
    511536563287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,112 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    627561006054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail105,112 miles (+11,937)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,112 miles
    Test number
    760160609023
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Fail93,175 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    435884844273
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass93,175 miles (+11,530)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    686094644234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass81,645 miles (+15,815)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    81,645 miles
    Test number
    717760973294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass65,830 miles (+16,208)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,830 miles
    Test number
    987028262235
    • 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)

  21. Pass49,622 miles (+14,863)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,622 miles
    Test number
    168890671262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass34,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    34,759 miles
    Test number
    384985360453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 LBL

Does LD57 LBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 LBL expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 LBL?
The MOT on LD57 LBL expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 LBL done?
LD57 LBL was recorded at 142,864 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2024, an average of 7,624 miles a year.
Has LD57 LBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 LBL has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LD57 LBL 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 LD57 LBL find?
LD57 LBL passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2024 with 6 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear, and 3 more.

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