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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LD57 WDMMOT history

LD57 WDM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2024.

LD57 WDM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
157,449 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,566 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD57 WDM
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 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD57 WDM was last recorded at 157,449 miles on 10 Sept 2024, 7,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,053 miles · 12 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,396 miles
Average per year
8,566 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 157,449 miles
  • 2023 – 150,053 miles
  • 2022 – 144,858 miles
  • 2021 – 141,186 miles
  • 2020 – 138,840 miles
  • 2019 – 132,431 miles
  • 2018 – 124,729 miles
  • 2017 – 117,689 miles
  • 2016 – 109,724 miles
  • 2015 – 99,162 miles
  • 2014 – 87,441 miles
  • 2013 – 74,382 miles
  • 2012 – 61,838 miles
  • 2011 – 49,513 miles
  • 2010 – 37,907 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,449 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,449 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    157,449 miles
    Test number
    630764188869
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail157,449 miles (+7,396)1 dangerous1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,449 miles
    Test number
    152954412090
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass150,053 miles (+5,195)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    150,053 miles
    Test number
    927424620394
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill damaged.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass144,858 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    144,858 miles
    Test number
    547326162794
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail144,857 miles (+3,671)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,857 miles
    Test number
    717302154358
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass141,186 miles (+2,346)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    141,186 miles
    Test number
    509522171961
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass138,840 miles (+6,409)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    138,840 miles
    Test number
    621167067107
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass132,431 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    132,431 miles
    Test number
    151547562721
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust front flexible section
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm rear support bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right hand front 3.3 mm left hand front 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail132,431 miles (+7,702)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,431 miles
    Test number
    801650069500
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight blow from exhaust front flexible section
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front lower arm rear support bushes split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Right hand front 3.3 mm left hand front 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,729 miles (+387)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    124,729 miles
    Test number
    195078516611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail124,342 miles (+6,653)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,342 miles
    Test number
    102174262889
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass117,689 miles (+7,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,689 miles
    Test number
    128541309618
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower arm rear bushes perishing

  13. Pass109,724 miles (+10,562)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,724 miles
    Test number
    298720012935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre just 2.2mm
    • AdvisoryNearside wiper slightly split
    • AdvisoryCrack in front number plate
    • AdvisorySmall stone chip in windscreen

  14. Pass99,162 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    448561109167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre down to 2.4mm
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  15. Fail99,162 miles (+11,721)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    980579620415
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre down to 2.4mm
    • AdvisoryStone chips in windscreen

  16. Pass87,441 miles (+13,059)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    87,441 miles
    Test number
    426967864226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass74,382 miles (+12,544)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    74,382 miles
    Test number
    297078163296
    • NoteSlight misting on both front shock absorbers

  18. Pass61,838 miles (+12,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,838 miles
    Test number
    797208052222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  19. Pass49,513 miles (+11,606)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    49,513 miles
    Test number
    297909141291
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront suspension lower arm bushes starting to deteriorate.

  20. Pass37,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    37,907 miles
    Test number
    762801670216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail37,907 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,907 miles
    Test number
    642380370207
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LD57 WDM

Does LD57 WDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD57 WDM expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD57 WDM?
The MOT on LD57 WDM expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD57 WDM done?
LD57 WDM was recorded at 157,449 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2024, an average of 8,566 miles a year.
Has LD57 WDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD57 WDM has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LD57 WDM 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 WDM find?
LD57 WDM passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2024 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside headlamp lens slightly defective; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 5 more.

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