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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2007 · 1,598 cc

LS57 JBUMOT history

LS57 JBU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 2007. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,674 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

LS57 JBU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
166,674 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 JBU
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
10 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 JBU was last recorded at 166,674 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,673 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
9,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,674 miles
  • 2024 – 147,399 miles
  • 2023 – 116,401 miles
  • 2022 – 108,974 miles
  • 2021 – 101,738 miles
  • 2020 – 97,574 miles
  • 2019 – 92,417 miles
  • 2018 – 86,016 miles
  • 2017 – 78,665 miles
  • 2016 – 73,239 miles
  • 2015 – 67,802 miles
  • 2014 – 61,263 miles
  • 2013 – 52,210 miles
  • 2012 – 44,579 miles
  • 2010 – 29,620 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,674 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass166,674 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    166,674 miles
    Test number
    293429878831
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  2. Fail166,673 miles (+19,274)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,673 miles
    Test number
    790722697074
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass147,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,399 miles
    Test number
    477094896482
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail147,399 miles (+26,070)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,399 miles
    Test number
    871616814459
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass121,329 miles (+408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    121,329 miles
    Test number
    784513001922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail120,921 miles (+4,520)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,921 miles
    Test number
    206065060241
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass116,401 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    116,401 miles
    Test number
    329563350688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass108,974 miles (+7,236)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    108,974 miles
    Test number
    277048435914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass101,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,738 miles
    Test number
    268907954323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail101,738 miles (+4,164)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,738 miles
    Test number
    905657332765
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  11. Pass97,574 miles (+5,157)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    97,574 miles
    Test number
    269916372849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,417 miles (+6,401)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    92,417 miles
    Test number
    242077331959
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass86,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,016 miles
    Test number
    468401024434
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail86,016 miles (+7,351)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,016 miles
    Test number
    357845682697
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened over heated (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass78,665 miles (+5,426)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    78,665 miles
    Test number
    426523400705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass73,239 miles (+105)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    73,239 miles
    Test number
    690490140418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail73,134 miles (+5,332)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    918695306766
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass67,802 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    67,802 miles
    Test number
    647628325054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass61,263 miles (+9,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    61,263 miles
    Test number
    956692924037
    • 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)

  20. Pass52,210 miles (+7,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,210 miles
    Test number
    479875613079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass44,579 miles (+14,959)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    44,579 miles
    Test number
    438970322008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn to 2.5 ml and cracking

  22. Pass29,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    29,620 miles
    Test number
    484619820316
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LS57 JBU

Does LS57 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 JBU is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS57 JBU?
The MOT on LS57 JBU is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 JBU done?
LS57 JBU was recorded at 166,674 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 9,120 miles a year.
Has LS57 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 JBU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS57 JBU 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 JBU find?
LS57 JBU passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt.

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