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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LL57 KBUMOT history

LL57 KBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 123,816 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LL57 KBU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Feb 2026
Mileage
123,816 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,900 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL57 KBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL57 KBU was last recorded at 123,816 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 6,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,957 miles · 17 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,859 miles
Average per year
6,900 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,816 miles
  • 2025 – 116,957 miles
  • 2024 – 102,102 miles
  • 2023 – 97,924 miles
  • 2022 – 92,879 miles
  • 2021 – 88,250 miles
  • 2020 – 83,611 miles
  • 2019 – 77,067 miles
  • 2018 – 71,913 miles
  • 2017 – 66,534 miles
  • 2016 – 61,124 miles
  • 2015 – 51,389 miles
  • 2014 – 42,029 miles
  • 2013 – 33,956 miles
  • 2012 – 28,084 miles
  • 2011 – 20,124 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,816 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer surfaces (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner surface (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail123,816 miles (+6,859)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,816 miles
    Test number
    430930955899
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner & outer surfaces (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner surface (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass116,957 miles (+51)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    116,957 miles
    Test number
    112070286386
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail116,906 miles (+14,804)2 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,906 miles
    Test number
    781877326306
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass102,102 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    102,102 miles
    Test number
    721489576210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail102,102 miles (+4,178)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,102 miles
    Test number
    691868412180
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass97,924 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    97,924 miles
    Test number
    606664317269
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail97,924 miles (+5,045)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,924 miles
    Test number
    716870312319
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass92,879 miles (+4,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    92,879 miles
    Test number
    377390146886
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass88,250 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    88,250 miles
    Test number
    220601666346
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (offside and nearside)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail88,250 miles (+4,639)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,250 miles
    Test number
    291844680156
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (offside and nearside)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  11. Pass83,611 miles (+6,544)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    83,611 miles
    Test number
    951854792462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (offside and nearside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  12. Pass77,067 miles (+5,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    77,067 miles
    Test number
    628914598000
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner steering rack joints

  13. Pass71,913 miles (+5,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    71,913 miles
    Test number
    803660899487
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass66,534 miles (+5,410)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    66,534 miles
    Test number
    519088721135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,124 miles (+9,735)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    61,124 miles
    Test number
    952177130995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,389 miles (+9,360)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    51,389 miles
    Test number
    347167755001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass42,029 miles (+8,073)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    42,029 miles
    Test number
    655929644011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,956 miles (+5,872)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    33,956 miles
    Test number
    428372453002
    • NoteFront tyres wearing thin

  19. Fail28,084 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,084 miles
    Test number
    336702652019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass28,084 miles (+7,960)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,084 miles
    Test number
    888692952096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass20,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    20,124 miles
    Test number
    885304851057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL57 KBU

Does LL57 KBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL57 KBU expired on 27 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL57 KBU?
The MOT on LL57 KBU expired on 27 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL57 KBU done?
LL57 KBU was recorded at 123,816 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 6,900 miles a year.
Has LL57 KBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL57 KBU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LL57 KBU 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 LL57 KBU find?
LL57 KBU failed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, and 9 more.

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