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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2017 · 1,395 cc

LP57 ALFMOT history

LP57 ALF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Jun 2017. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 73,493 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

LP57 ALF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Apr 2027
Mileage
73,493 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP57 ALF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,395 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
9 Jun 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP57 ALF was last recorded at 73,493 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 3,223 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,270 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,223 miles
Average per year
7,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,493 miles
  • 2025 – 70,270 miles
  • 2024 – 66,062 miles
  • 2023 – 54,926 miles
  • 2022 – 43,971 miles
  • 2021 – 30,458 miles
  • 2020 – 25,637 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,493 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both - very slight (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front window tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front window tinted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

9 tests since 12 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,493 miles (+3,223)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    73,493 miles
    Test number
    895380154809
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both - very slight (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass70,270 miles (+4,208)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    444172169659
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  3. Pass66,062 miles (+11,136)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    66,062 miles
    Test number
    584657099421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass54,926 miles (+616)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    54,926 miles
    Test number
    436570985788
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail54,310 miles (+10,339)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,310 miles
    Test number
    401246266443
    • MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront side windows tinted
    • AdvisoryFront spoiler damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside front and rear tyres sidewall damaged
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  6. Pass43,971 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    289473735475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front window tinted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window tinted
  7. Fail43,971 miles (+13,513)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,971 miles
    Test number
    830613672345
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front window tinted
    • AdvisoryOffside Front window tinted
  8. Pass30,458 miles (+4,821)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    30,458 miles
    Test number
    997072815406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass25,637 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    25,637 miles
    Test number
    801563673757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LP57 ALF

Does LP57 ALF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP57 ALF is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP57 ALF?
The MOT on LP57 ALF is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP57 ALF done?
LP57 ALF was recorded at 73,493 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 7,803 miles a year.
Has LP57 ALF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP57 ALF has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LP57 ALF 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 LP57 ALF find?
LP57 ALF passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both - very slight; rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil both.

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