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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LS57 MWUMOT history

LS57 MWU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2007. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 144,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2022.

LS57 MWU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2023
Mileage
144,060 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
11,408 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 MWU
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
30 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 MWU was last recorded at 144,060 miles on 5 Mar 2022, 4,792 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,268 miles · 19 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
4,792 miles
Average per year
11,408 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 144,060 miles
  • 2021 – 139,268 miles
  • 2020 – 139,260 miles
  • 2019 – 119,640 miles
  • 2018 – 102,248 miles
  • 2017 – 88,253 miles
  • 2016 – 69,973 miles
  • 2015 – 69,370 miles
  • 2014 – 62,202 miles
  • 2013 – 52,209 miles
  • 2012 – 37,176 miles
  • 2011 – 25,202 miles
  • 2010 – 14,821 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,060 miles
  • AdvisoryN/S outer sill damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 5 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,060 miles (+4,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,060 miles
    Test number
    955216630344
    • AdvisoryN/S outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass139,268 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    139,268 miles
    Test number
    766796158575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail139,262 miles (+2)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,262 miles
    Test number
    553773085960
    • MajorExhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail139,260 miles (+19,620)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,260 miles
    Test number
    447365458271
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass119,640 miles (+17,392)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,640 miles
    Test number
    931980856027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass102,248 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    102,248 miles
    Test number
    662597564303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,247 miles (+13,994)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,247 miles
    Test number
    954868296238
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished

  8. Pass88,253 miles (+18,280)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,253 miles
    Test number
    295524256961
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass69,973 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    69,973 miles
    Test number
    898199972431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass69,950 miles (+580)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    69,950 miles
    Test number
    605771639727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,370 miles (+7,168)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    69,370 miles
    Test number
    347401538610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass62,202 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    485833664449
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner treads

  13. Fail62,202 miles (+9,993)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,202 miles
    Test number
    748653664333
    • FailureOffside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner treads

  14. Pass52,209 miles (+15,033)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    52,209 miles
    Test number
    109093943350
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass37,176 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    368739612315
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail37,176 miles (+11,974)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,176 miles
    Test number
    316118112372
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOffside front Tyre wearing on inner edge.
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass25,202 miles (+10,381)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    25,202 miles
    Test number
    878488411382
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  18. Pass14,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    14,821 miles
    Test number
    241169600317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 MWU

Does LS57 MWU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 MWU expired on 4 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 MWU?
The MOT on LS57 MWU expired on 4 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 MWU done?
LS57 MWU was recorded at 144,060 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2022, an average of 11,408 miles a year.
Has LS57 MWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 MWU has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on LS57 MWU 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 MWU find?
LS57 MWU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2022 with 3 advisories: n/s outer sill damaged; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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