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Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,968 cc

LS57 LJCMOT history

LS57 LJC is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 30 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 132,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2025.

LS57 LJC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Nov 2026
Mileage
132,992 mi
At MOT on 15 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,952 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 LJC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
15 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 LJC was last recorded at 132,992 miles on 15 Nov 2025, 17,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,830 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
17,162 miles
Average per year
7,952 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,992 miles
  • 2024 – 115,830 miles
  • 2023 – 98,913 miles
  • 2022 – 84,598 miles
  • 2021 – 73,417 miles
  • 2020 – 66,035 miles
  • 2019 – 59,560 miles
  • 2018 – 55,503 miles
  • 2017 – 49,988 miles
  • 2016 – 45,052 miles
  • 2015 – 40,194 miles
  • 2014 – 34,939 miles
  • 2013 – 29,745 miles
  • 2012 – 24,819 miles
  • 2011 – 19,638 miles
  • 2010 – 13,645 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,992 miles
  • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,992 miles (+17,162)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    132,992 miles
    Test number
    960009390086
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n/s & o/s (5.3.2 (d))
  2. Pass115,830 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,830 miles
    Test number
    666773807190
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. Fail115,829 miles (+16,916)2 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,829 miles
    Test number
    478825358167
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. Pass98,913 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    248516856944
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edge
  5. Fail98,913 miles (+14,315)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,913 miles
    Test number
    630594217296
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on edge
  6. Pass84,598 miles (+11,181)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    84,598 miles
    Test number
    559261135463
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s & o/s upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slight feathered on inner tread
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass73,417 miles (+7,382)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    73,417 miles
    Test number
    764463755197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass66,035 miles (+6,475)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,035 miles
    Test number
    569798236533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass59,560 miles (+4,057)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    59,560 miles
    Test number
    160780781035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass55,503 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    367131801020
    • 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))
  11. Fail55,503 miles (+5,515)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,503 miles
    Test number
    857711075124
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  12. Pass49,988 miles (+4,936)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    49,988 miles
    Test number
    454968228930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass45,052 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    45,052 miles
    Test number
    697036822135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass40,194 miles (+5,255)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    40,194 miles
    Test number
    841884501443
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass34,939 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    34,939 miles
    Test number
    828931414338
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on sidewall not deep enough to expose cords.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail34,939 miles (+5,194)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,939 miles
    Test number
    697321614391
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cut on sidewall not deep enough to expose cords.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass29,745 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,745 miles
    Test number
    937621793269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,819 miles (+5,181)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    24,819 miles
    Test number
    379514312313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,638 miles (+5,993)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    19,638 miles
    Test number
    919548301329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail13,645 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,645 miles
    Test number
    353716210347
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass13,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    13,645 miles
    Test number
    991556610390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 LJC

Does LS57 LJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 LJC is valid until 30 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS57 LJC?
The MOT on LS57 LJC is valid until 30 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS57 LJC done?
LS57 LJC was recorded at 132,992 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2025, an average of 7,952 miles a year.
Has LS57 LJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 LJC has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 LJC 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 LJC find?
LS57 LJC passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s & o/s; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 2 more.

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