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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LD57 VDRMOT history

LD57 VDR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Oct 2007. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 210,399 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LD57 VDR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
210,399 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
11,646 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VDR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Oct 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VDR was last recorded at 210,399 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
210,368 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
31 miles
Average per year
11,646 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,399 miles
  • 2025 – 202,593 miles
  • 2023 – 198,513 miles
  • 2022 – 191,552 miles
  • 2021 – 170,721 miles
  • 2019 – 166,959 miles
  • 2018 – 154,769 miles
  • 2017 – 125,834 miles
  • 2016 – 97,195 miles
  • 2015 – 68,686 miles
  • 2014 – 49,910 miles
  • 2013 – 39,671 miles
  • 2012 – 30,220 miles
  • 2011 – 27,096 miles
  • 2010 – 24,154 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,399 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 12 Oct 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,399 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    210,399 miles
    Test number
    706379796141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,368 miles (+3,028)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,368 miles
    Test number
    283908866721
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass207,340 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    207,340 miles
    Test number
    859819125547
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  4. Fail207,340 miles (+4,747)2 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,340 miles
    Test number
    743578925763
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear arm bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak

  5. Pass202,593 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    202,593 miles
    Test number
    659678354412
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail202,593 miles (+4,080)1 major2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,593 miles
    Test number
    850950414383
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plated value of 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass198,513 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    198,513 miles
    Test number
    730646124041
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail198,513 miles (+2,559)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,513 miles
    Test number
    179655652659
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass195,954 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    195,954 miles
    Test number
    885037373589
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail195,954 miles (+4,402)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,954 miles
    Test number
    521573956122
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass191,552 miles (+20,831)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    191,552 miles
    Test number
    730531224645
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass170,721 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,721 miles
    Test number
    668247515875

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail170,721 miles (+3,762)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,721 miles
    Test number
    267389363449
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass166,959 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,959 miles
    Test number
    695266897705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail166,959 miles (+12,190)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,959 miles
    Test number
    133509943843
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass154,769 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,769 miles
    Test number
    142960144436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail154,769 miles (+28,935)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,769 miles
    Test number
    488150431075
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  18. Pass125,834 miles (+28,639)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    125,834 miles
    Test number
    695904926796

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass97,195 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    97,195 miles
    Test number
    678746428091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail97,192 miles (+28,506)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,192 miles
    Test number
    647745457807
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass68,686 miles (+18,776)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    68,686 miles
    Test number
    826268965114
    • 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)

  22. Pass49,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    256712764424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,910 miles (+10,239)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    278662164143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass39,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    39,671 miles
    Test number
    129120973183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail39,671 miles (+9,451)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,671 miles
    Test number
    466190173188
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass30,220 miles (+3,124)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    30,220 miles
    Test number
    347363872124
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre has cut on outer wall

  27. Pass27,096 miles (+2,942)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,096 miles
    Test number
    746065181293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass24,154 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    24,154 miles
    Test number
    192585780207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD57 VDR

Does LD57 VDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VDR is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VDR?
The MOT on LD57 VDR is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD57 VDR done?
LD57 VDR was recorded at 210,399 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 11,646 miles a year.
Has LD57 VDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VDR has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 VDR 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 VDR find?
LD57 VDR passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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