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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LS57 FGNMOT history

LS57 FGN is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 188,759 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LS57 FGN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
188,759 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,841 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 FGN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
22 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 FGN was last recorded at 188,759 miles on 29 May 2026, 9,714 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,045 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,714 miles
Average per year
7,841 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,759 miles
  • 2025 – 179,045 miles
  • 2024 – 160,301 miles
  • 2023 – 144,588 miles
  • 2022 – 136,018 miles
  • 2021 – 128,329 miles
  • 2020 – 124,966 miles
  • 2019 – 118,340 miles
  • 2017 – 112,448 miles
  • 2016 – 106,345 miles
  • 2015 – 100,606 miles
  • 2014 – 91,634 miles
  • 2013 – 90,126 miles
  • 2012 – 81,406 miles
  • 2011 – 78,149 miles
  • 2010 – 67,165 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,759 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os inner (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 25 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    188,759 miles
    Test number
    952664971184
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os inner (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail188,759 miles (+9,714)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,759 miles
    Test number
    148315856696
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os inner (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass179,045 miles (+18,744)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    179,045 miles
    Test number
    148965879964
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass160,301 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    160,301 miles
    Test number
    368750585698
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner edge on worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Vehicle is fully under-sealed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail160,301 miles (+15,713)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,301 miles
    Test number
    693151816952
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner edge on worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Vehicle is fully under-sealed (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,588 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    144,588 miles
    Test number
    855959771794
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail144,586 miles (+8,568)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,586 miles
    Test number
    496521336100
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated x2 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect x2 (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass136,018 miles (+7,689)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,018 miles
    Test number
    190785036506
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened x2 (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both tralling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,329 miles (+3,363)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    128,329 miles
    Test number
    714624751667
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass124,966 miles (+186)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,966 miles
    Test number
    582812853000
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt casing missing but functions ok
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt casing missing but functions ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing
    • AdvisoryTiming belt cover damaged

  11. Fail124,780 miles (+6,440)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,780 miles
    Test number
    306779775128
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S and O/S (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt casing missing but functions ok
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt casing missing but functions ok
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper missing
    • AdvisoryTiming belt cover damaged

  12. Pass118,340 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,340 miles
    Test number
    210422891467
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront slight play inside inner rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking middle tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail118,338 miles (+5,890)4 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,338 miles
    Test number
    251986484935
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Steering arm fractured to the extent that steering is affected steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edges worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking middle tread
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass112,448 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,448 miles
    Test number
    908041119803
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail112,370 miles (+6,025)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,370 miles
    Test number
    191636761567
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass106,345 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    106,345 miles
    Test number
    951264121841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass100,606 miles (+8,972)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    100,606 miles
    Test number
    526565128770

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,634 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    91,634 miles
    Test number
    686724784244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass90,126 miles (+8,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,126 miles
    Test number
    535203443326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass81,406 miles (+3,257)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,406 miles
    Test number
    157141502323
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  21. Pass78,149 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    78,149 miles
    Test number
    427576221486
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside covered with plastic shields

  22. Fail78,149 miles (+10,984)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,149 miles
    Test number
    187976621340
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside covered with plastic shields

  23. Pass67,165 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    67,165 miles
    Test number
    924019020328
    • NoteOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about LS57 FGN

Does LS57 FGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 FGN is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 FGN?
The MOT on LS57 FGN is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 FGN done?
LS57 FGN was recorded at 188,759 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 7,841 miles a year.
Has LS57 FGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 FGN has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LS57 FGN 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 LS57 FGN find?
LS57 FGN passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 1 advisory: rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os inner.

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