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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LS57 FGUMOT history

LS57 FGU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 69,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

LS57 FGU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
69,062 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,169 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 FGU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
9 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 FGU was last recorded at 69,062 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 4,723 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,339 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,723 miles
Average per year
3,169 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,062 miles
  • 2025 – 64,339 miles
  • 2024 – 60,303 miles
  • 2023 – 57,478 miles
  • 2022 – 54,003 miles
  • 2021 – 50,881 miles
  • 2020 – 49,645 miles
  • 2019 – 48,115 miles
  • 2018 – 46,966 miles
  • 2017 – 45,302 miles
  • 2016 – 41,595 miles
  • 2015 – 37,744 miles
  • 2014 – 35,526 miles
  • 2013 – 32,102 miles
  • 2012 – 28,752 miles
  • 2011 – 23,958 miles
  • 2010 – 18,944 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,062 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,062 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    69,062 miles
    Test number
    295366098042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass64,339 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    445641045247
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail64,339 miles (+4,036)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,339 miles
    Test number
    184725774294
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower Arm Ball Joint. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass60,303 miles (+2,825)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    60,303 miles
    Test number
    180361241921
    • AdvisoryBoth rear trailing arm bushes becoming worn and deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/f anti-roll bar drop link dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre worn to 2mm and perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s track rod end dust cover deteriorated
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake disc becoming worn and corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn to 3mm and perishing
    • AdvisoryO/s/r wheel becoming tight to turn
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension componants corroded
  5. Pass57,478 miles (+3,475)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    57,478 miles
    Test number
    868459064327
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside / nearside rear
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass54,003 miles (+3,122)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,003 miles
    Test number
    578767218366
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass50,881 miles (+1,236)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    50,881 miles
    Test number
    201211629981
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor Image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Poor Image. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Inner Edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Side Front Lower Arm's Bushes Cracking And Perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. Pass49,645 miles (+1,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    49,645 miles
    Test number
    208384533620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  9. Pass48,115 miles (+1,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    48,115 miles
    Test number
    116598160267
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  10. Pass46,966 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    130788958382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail46,966 miles (+30)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,966 miles
    Test number
    244837959922
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Fail46,936 miles (+1,634)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,936 miles
    Test number
    664546920932
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
  13. Pass45,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    45,302 miles
    Test number
    386342282110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail45,301 miles (+3,706)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,301 miles
    Test number
    900465037444
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass41,595 miles (+3,851)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,595 miles
    Test number
    333153112787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass37,744 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    705921070821

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail37,744 miles (+2,218)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,744 miles
    Test number
    445444394937
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  18. Pass35,526 miles (+3,424)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    35,526 miles
    Test number
    469757614474
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteOff side and near side rear tyre side walls starting to perrish
  19. Pass32,102 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    32,102 miles
    Test number
    119782623377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail32,102 miles (+3,350)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,102 miles
    Test number
    818792823330
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  21. Pass28,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    28,752 miles
    Test number
    459717722493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail28,752 miles (+4,794)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,752 miles
    Test number
    485407522319
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  23. Pass23,958 miles (+5,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    23,958 miles
    Test number
    599802621396
    • NoteFront tyres wearing close to wear bars
  24. Pass18,944 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    18,944 miles
    Test number
    244968220355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 FGU

Does LS57 FGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 FGU is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 FGU?
The MOT on LS57 FGU is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 FGU done?
LS57 FGU was recorded at 69,062 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 3,169 miles a year.
Has LS57 FGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 FGU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 FGU 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 FGU find?
LS57 FGU passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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