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Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LS57 LHCMOT history

LS57 LHC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 301,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2026.

LS57 LHC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
301,600 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
16,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 LHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
26 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 LHC was last recorded at 301,600 miles on 23 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
301,598 miles · 12 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
16,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 301,600 miles
  • 2025 – 279,100 miles
  • 2024 – 250,217 miles
  • 2023 – 217,470 miles
  • 2022 – 190,984 miles
  • 2021 – 171,887 miles
  • 2020 – 152,336 miles
  • 2019 – 118,204 miles
  • 2018 – 92,294 miles
  • 2017 – 71,222 miles
  • 2016 – 61,993 miles
  • 2015 – 59,087 miles
  • 2013 – 49,572 miles
  • 2012 – 45,861 miles
  • 2011 – 41,937 miles
  • 2010 – 37,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass301,600 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear tailgate not operating as intendedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Engine cover fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Under trays fitted

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass301,600 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    301,600 miles
    Test number
    114516713706
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear tailgate not operating as intended
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail301,598 miles (+22,498)10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    301,598 miles
    Test number
    207770291735
    • MajorNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill to door pillar not continuous welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced not continuous weld to door pillar (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced not continuous weld to centre door pillar (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear tailgate not operating as intended
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass279,100 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    279,100 miles
    Test number
    967497110240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail279,097 miles (+28,880)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    279,097 miles
    Test number
    508566710626
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very Close To Limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass250,217 miles (+32,747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    250,217 miles
    Test number
    421795222730
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass217,470 miles (+154)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    217,470 miles
    Test number
    186841997366
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes perished

  7. Fail217,316 miles (+26,332)13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,316 miles
    Test number
    263434968203
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rear suspension bushes perished

  8. Pass190,984 miles (+404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    190,984 miles
    Test number
    123926897555
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail190,580 miles (+18,693)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,580 miles
    Test number
    330831710442
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass171,887 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    171,887 miles
    Test number
    198063901496
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail171,887 miles (+19,551)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,887 miles
    Test number
    668414558584
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass152,336 miles (+19)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    152,336 miles
    Test number
    142516134164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail152,317 miles (+34,113)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,317 miles
    Test number
    682390495343
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass118,204 miles (+232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,204 miles
    Test number
    222349017943
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  15. Fail117,972 miles (+25,678)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,972 miles
    Test number
    835936047467
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  16. Pass92,294 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    566402602968
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Fail92,294 miles (+21,072)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,294 miles
    Test number
    354147242493
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  18. Pass71,222 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    71,222 miles
    Test number
    719597714518
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  19. Fail71,221 miles (+9,228)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,221 miles
    Test number
    461201186472
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  20. Pass61,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    681996808522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail61,993 miles (+2,906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,993 miles
    Test number
    864144481888
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass59,087 miles (+3,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,087 miles
    Test number
    152687060902
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades splitting

  23. Pass55,393 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    296585605079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,393 miles (+5,821)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,393 miles
    Test number
    786745105052
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass49,572 miles (+3,711)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,572 miles
    Test number
    646103143293
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in treads
    • NoteN/s front tyre low tread and scrubbed outer wall

  26. Pass45,861 miles (+3,924)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    45,861 miles
    Test number
    309384642458
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking in treads
    • NoteN/s front tyre low tread

  27. Pass41,937 miles (+4,284)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    41,937 miles
    Test number
    199563621260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,653 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    37,653 miles
    Test number
    354513740442
    • NoteBoth rear tyres splitting in tread in poor condition
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Questions about LS57 LHC

Does LS57 LHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 LHC is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 LHC?
The MOT on LS57 LHC is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 LHC done?
LS57 LHC was recorded at 301,600 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2026, an average of 16,348 miles a year.
Has LS57 LHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 LHC has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LS57 LHC 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 LHC find?
LS57 LHC passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear tailgate not operating as intended; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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