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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LD57 LCAMOT history

LD57 LCA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Sept 2007. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

LD57 LCA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
118,832 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,584 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 LCA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
25 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 LCA was last recorded at 118,832 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 18,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,841 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
18,991 miles
Average per year
6,584 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,832 miles
  • 2025 – 99,841 miles
  • 2024 – 81,920 miles
  • 2023 – 79,799 miles
  • 2022 – 65,359 miles
  • 2021 – 51,486 miles
  • 2020 – 42,334 miles
  • 2019 – 40,429 miles
  • 2018 – 39,465 miles
  • 2017 – 37,631 miles
  • 2016 – 37,064 miles
  • 2015 – 36,312 miles
  • 2014 – 34,280 miles
  • 2013 – 30,895 miles
  • 2012 – 26,369 miles
  • 2011 – 22,113 miles
  • 2010 – 16,768 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,832 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp inoperative
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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.

  • Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer shoulder

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,832 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    118,832 miles
    Test number
    495740578588
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  2. Fail118,831 miles (+18,990)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,831 miles
    Test number
    361864048578
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Reversing lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  3. Pass99,841 miles (+17,921)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    99,841 miles
    Test number
    594326729285
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. Pass81,920 miles (+4)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,920 miles
    Test number
    968711917685
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  5. Fail81,916 miles (+2,117)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,916 miles
    Test number
    172206899705
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  6. Pass79,799 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    945799899438
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  7. Fail79,799 miles (+14,440)4 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,799 miles
    Test number
    540535141026
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  8. Pass65,359 miles (+13,873)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    65,359 miles
    Test number
    419701766832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass51,486 miles (+9,152)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,486 miles
    Test number
    259388453111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass42,334 miles (+1,905)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    42,334 miles
    Test number
    669683638616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass40,429 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2020
    Odometer
    40,429 miles
    Test number
    278925671966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass39,465 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    39,465 miles
    Test number
    582509433672
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  13. Fail39,465 miles (+80)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,465 miles
    Test number
    937527853458
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  14. Fail39,385 miles (+1,754)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    259783142517
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside, outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryCovers & undertrays obscuring some components
  15. Pass37,631 miles1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    37,631 miles
    Test number
    276728931098
    • DangerousOil leak Massive oil leak in the Engine source not known
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper nozzle and cover are missing
  16. Fail37,631 miles (+567)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,631 miles
    Test number
    814423772336
    • DangerousOil leak Massive oil leak in the Engine source not known
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Smearing (8.2.2)
    • FailureObligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view broken glass (8.1.2a)
    • FailureValve stem seriously damaged Both front and nearside rear tyre valve (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper nozzle and cover are missing
  17. Pass37,064 miles (+752)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    37,064 miles
    Test number
    214511414148
    • AdvisoryBoth front wishbone rear bushes are cracked
    • AdvisoryCentre caps fitted-Retainers not checked
    • AdvisoryCoolant overfilled
    • AdvisoryFront wipers are starting to smear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector partially insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside rear and both front tyre valves are cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has small cut on sidewall
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn and lipped
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate slightly deteriorated and partially insecure
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryVehicle struggling to start
  18. Pass36,312 miles (+2,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    36,312 miles
    Test number
    869513259349
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tyre valves slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryCentre caps fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  19. Pass34,280 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    34,280 miles
    Test number
    346889174411
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  20. Fail34,279 miles (+3,384)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,279 miles
    Test number
    745476674231
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass30,895 miles (+4,526)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    30,895 miles
    Test number
    657013663294
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread feathered and cuts in tyre
  22. Pass26,369 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,369 miles
    Test number
    866422162236
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
  23. Fail26,369 miles (+4,256)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,369 miles
    Test number
    306271762442
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
  24. Fail22,113 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,113 miles
    Test number
    575139661298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  25. Pass22,113 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    22,113 miles
    Test number
    877799861279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    16,768 miles
    Test number
    290348250247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 LCA

Does LD57 LCA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 LCA is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 LCA?
The MOT on LD57 LCA is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 LCA done?
LD57 LCA was recorded at 118,832 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,584 miles a year.
Has LD57 LCA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 LCA has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 LCA 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 LCA find?
LD57 LCA passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear nail in tyre, and 5 more.

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