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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2007 · 1,595 cc

LS57 LHMMOT history

LS57 LHM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 93,507 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

LS57 LHM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
93,507 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,799 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 LHM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
13 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 LHM was last recorded at 93,507 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 4,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,046 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,461 miles
Average per year
4,799 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,507 miles
  • 2025 – 89,046 miles
  • 2024 – 81,380 miles
  • 2023 – 73,436 miles
  • 2022 – 68,262 miles
  • 2021 – 63,349 miles
  • 2020 – 61,371 miles
  • 2019 – 55,736 miles
  • 2018 – 51,222 miles
  • 2016 – 45,983 miles
  • 2015 – 43,634 miles
  • 2014 – 41,947 miles
  • 2013 – 38,184 miles
  • 2012 – 31,702 miles
  • 2011 – 26,121 miles
  • 2010 – 19,735 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,507 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded 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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,507 miles (+4,461)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    93,507 miles
    Test number
    929867228438
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,046 miles (+7,666)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    89,046 miles
    Test number
    335011100042
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust felxi damaged
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass81,380 miles (+7,944)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    81,380 miles
    Test number
    808025911750
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass73,436 miles (+5,174)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    73,436 miles
    Test number
    615093264754
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass68,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    428142687026
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail68,262 miles (+4,913)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    723808545163
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass63,349 miles (+1,978)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    63,349 miles
    Test number
    925473409751
    • AdvisoryBonnet difficult to open
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn on edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass61,371 miles (+5,635)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    61,371 miles
    Test number
    560153659545
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass55,736 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    349276135008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear

  10. Fail55,729 miles (+4,507)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,729 miles
    Test number
    843435001150
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smear

  11. Pass51,222 miles (+5,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,222 miles
    Test number
    618645499819
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are perished and splitting.
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smear.

  12. Pass45,983 miles (+2,349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,983 miles
    Test number
    155137743574
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing low, on 3mm - 205/55R16

  13. Pass43,634 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    923626398598
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear passenger seatbelts not fully tested due to child seats

  14. Fail43,634 miles (+1,687)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,634 miles
    Test number
    246056327920
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear passenger seatbelts not fully tested due to child seats

  15. Pass41,947 miles (+3,763)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    41,947 miles
    Test number
    757147704343
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass38,184 miles (+6,482)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    718389403322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass31,702 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    31,702 miles
    Test number
    436692012478
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Fail31,702 miles (+5,581)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,702 miles
    Test number
    609792012389
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass26,121 miles (+6,386)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    26,121 miles
    Test number
    447643511375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass19,735 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    19,735 miles
    Test number
    471694310421
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteChild seat fitted to near side rear seat belt.
    • NoteVehicle undertrays fitted.

Questions about LS57 LHM

Does LS57 LHM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 LHM is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS57 LHM?
The MOT on LS57 LHM is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 LHM done?
LS57 LHM was recorded at 93,507 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 4,799 miles a year.
Has LS57 LHM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 LHM has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LS57 LHM 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 LHM find?
LS57 LHM passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with 4 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface, and 5 more.

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