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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LD57 VDYMOT history

LD57 VDY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 24 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 115,962 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

LD57 VDY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
115,962 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,255 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 VDY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
24 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 VDY was last recorded at 115,962 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 1,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,189 miles · 14 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,773 miles
Average per year
6,255 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,962 miles
  • 2025 – 114,189 miles
  • 2024 – 111,216 miles
  • 2022 – 108,472 miles
  • 2021 – 101,589 miles
  • 2020 – 94,445 miles
  • 2019 – 85,806 miles
  • 2018 – 72,828 miles
  • 2017 – 58,265 miles
  • 2016 – 48,743 miles
  • 2015 – 42,935 miles
  • 2014 – 38,262 miles
  • 2013 – 33,281 miles
  • 2012 – 27,799 miles
  • 2011 – 21,427 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,962 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2017

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    115,962 miles
    Test number
    225176575703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail115,962 miles (+1,773)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,962 miles
    Test number
    514671529398
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass114,189 miles (+2,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    114,189 miles
    Test number
    971433279702
    • AdvisorySLIGHT BIND O/S/R WHEEL

  4. Pass111,216 miles (+2,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,216 miles
    Test number
    953248024151
    • AdvisoryFRONT FLEX EXHAUST DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass108,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    212399768380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail108,472 miles (+2,076)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,472 miles
    Test number
    556839900764
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass106,396 miles (+4,807)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,396 miles
    Test number
    912457565767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass101,589 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    101,589 miles
    Test number
    323813187716
    • AdvisoryBonnet cannot be satisfactorily opened
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail101,589 miles (+7,144)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,589 miles
    Test number
    910802443975
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBonnet cannot be satisfactorily opened
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs scored and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass94,445 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    94,445 miles
    Test number
    412504076265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail94,400 miles (+8,594)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,400 miles
    Test number
    916869869374
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass85,806 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    85,806 miles
    Test number
    966937874292
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  13. Fail85,806 miles (+12,978)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,806 miles
    Test number
    204810977947
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer side bulb no work

  14. Pass72,828 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    72,828 miles
    Test number
    300593621481
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  15. Fail72,816 miles (+14,551)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,816 miles
    Test number
    314623779552
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  16. Pass58,265 miles (+9,522)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    58,265 miles
    Test number
    353175195021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing

  17. Pass48,743 miles (+5,808)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    48,743 miles
    Test number
    866992660433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass42,935 miles (+4,673)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    42,935 miles
    Test number
    689986505037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    38,262 miles
    Test number
    179707414079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail38,262 miles (+4,981)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,262 miles
    Test number
    535997614063
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass33,281 miles (+5,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    33,281 miles
    Test number
    178968903069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass27,799 miles (+6,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,799 miles
    Test number
    158913502093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass21,427 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    21,427 miles
    Test number
    198235211095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LD57 VDY

Does LD57 VDY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD57 VDY is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD57 VDY?
The MOT on LD57 VDY is valid until 4 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 VDY done?
LD57 VDY was recorded at 115,962 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 6,255 miles a year.
Has LD57 VDY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 VDY has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LD57 VDY 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 VDY find?
LD57 VDY passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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