Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc
LS57 LJAMOT history
LS57 LJA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 83,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 83,361 mi
- At MOT on 13 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 15 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,796 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS57 LJA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 12 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS57 LJA was last recorded at 83,361 miles on 13 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 83,361 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,796 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 83,361 miles
- 2024 – 76,116 miles
- 2023 – 68,291 miles
- 2022 – 59,029 miles
- 2021 – 56,490 miles
- 2020 – 54,424 miles
- 2019 – 49,601 miles
- 2018 – 43,800 miles
- 2017 – 37,046 miles
- 2016 – 31,687 miles
- 2015 – 27,315 miles
- 2014 – 25,868 miles
- 2013 – 23,206 miles
- 2012 – 18,787 miles
- 2011 – 15,470 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass83,361 miles
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot heavily perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount cracking around mounting screws (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offsideRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mount bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
21 tests since 18 Oct 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass83,361 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 83,361 miles
- Test number
- 559881701680
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot heavily perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount cracking around mounting screws (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mount bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail83,361 miles (+7,245)5 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,361 miles
- Test number
- 702599585819
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut inner edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Boot heavily perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount cracking around mounting screws (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mount bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Offside noticeably more worn than nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside inner bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass76,116 miles (+7,796)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 76,116 miles
- Test number
- 455760400340
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front mount cracked (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Discs scored / corroded (1.1.14 (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 Worn close to limit / worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside
- AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Pass68,320 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 68,320 miles
- Test number
- 556215605847
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mounts cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail68,320 miles (+29)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,320 miles
- Test number
- 945083685714
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Aluminium rear bush mount cracked (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside D mounts cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail68,291 miles (+9,262)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,291 miles
- Test number
- 765650037041
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass59,029 miles (+2,539)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 59,029 miles
- Test number
- 545848013888
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,490 miles (+2,066)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 56,490 miles
- Test number
- 496650443746
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass54,424 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 54,424 miles
- Test number
- 675509184771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,424 miles (+4,823)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,424 miles
- Test number
- 484230033335
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass49,601 miles (+5,801)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 49,601 miles
- Test number
- 247783953745
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,800 miles (+6,754)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 43,800 miles
- Test number
- 644658731844
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass37,046 miles (+5,359)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 37,046 miles
- Test number
- 839138125039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,687 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2017
- Odometer
- 31,687 miles
- Test number
- 809381263204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,687 miles (+4,372)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,687 miles
- Test number
- 485821217066
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass27,315 miles (+1,447)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 27,315 miles
- Test number
- 767892645134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 25,868 miles
- Test number
- 777091804348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail25,868 miles (+2,662)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 25,868 miles
- Test number
- 337800204386
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Pass23,206 miles (+4,419)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 23,206 miles
- Test number
- 547098493243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,787 miles (+3,317)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 18,787 miles
- Test number
- 808467892248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,470 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 15,470 miles
- Test number
- 375501391455
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS57 LJA
- Does LS57 LJA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 LJA is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS57 LJA?
- The MOT on LS57 LJA is valid until 1 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS57 LJA done?
- LS57 LJA was recorded at 83,361 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2025, an average of 4,796 miles a year.
- Has LS57 LJA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS57 LJA has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS57 LJA 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 LJA find?
- LS57 LJA passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot heavily perished; central stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working; exhaust mounting defective front exhaust mount cracking around mounting screws, and 5 more.
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