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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LS57 MXDMOT history

LS57 MXD is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 163,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2024.

LS57 MXD black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Dec 2025
Mileage
163,593 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
9,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS57 MXD
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
4 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS57 MXD was last recorded at 163,593 miles on 2 Dec 2024, 10,270 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Oct 2014: 52,343 miles, lower than 56,517 miles on 29 Nov 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,323 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
10,270 miles
Average per year
9,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 163,593 miles
  • 2023 – 153,323 miles
  • 2022 – 143,244 miles
  • 2021 – 132,346 miles
  • 2020 – 125,997 miles
  • 2019 – 120,120 miles
  • 2018 – 104,522 miles
  • 2017 – 91,811 miles
  • 2016 – 78,764 miles
  • 2015 – 62,117 miles
  • 2014 – 52,343 miles
  • 2013 – 56,517 miles
  • 2012 – 39,641 miles
  • 2011 – 31,867 miles
  • 2010 – 24,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,593 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))
  • AdvisoryService dueRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2016

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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Advise hand brake adjustment

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Handbrake cables corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,593 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    163,593 miles
    Test number
    302072394358
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryService due
  2. Fail163,593 miles (+10,270)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,593 miles
    Test number
    154107887373
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryService due
  3. Pass153,323 miles (+10,079)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,323 miles
    Test number
    458558255269
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both cables outer casing damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  4. Pass143,244 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    143,244 miles
    Test number
    542741084786
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake adjustment
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres have slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Fail143,244 miles (+10,898)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,244 miles
    Test number
    147643655096
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake adjustment
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres have slight wear on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass132,346 miles (+6,349)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    132,346 miles
    Test number
    512170860828
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear water in lamp
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAdvise hand brake adjustment
  7. Pass125,997 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    125,997 miles
    Test number
    783826005294
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes and wheel alinement check (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail125,997 miles (+5,877)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,997 miles
    Test number
    106970713200
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes and wheel alinement check (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald edge 205/55 R16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and bald edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass120,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    373638631725

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,120 miles (+15,598)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    671934108106
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  11. Pass104,522 miles (+12,711)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    104,522 miles
    Test number
    260140148125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,811 miles (+13,047)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    91,811 miles
    Test number
    305431545437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass78,764 miles (+16,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    78,764 miles
    Test number
    405214704661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake very slight bind
    • AdvisoryService Due
  14. Pass62,117 miles (+9,774)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    62,117 miles
    Test number
    403130027444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass52,343 miles (-4,174)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,343 miles
    Test number
    776019584250
    • NoteSurface rust on all the discs
  16. Pass56,517 miles (+16,876)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,517 miles
    Test number
    187633833369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass39,641 miles (+7,774)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,641 miles
    Test number
    127540822302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass31,867 miles (+6,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,867 miles
    Test number
    376735421394
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass24,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    24,947 miles
    Test number
    282055210337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS57 MXD

Does LS57 MXD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS57 MXD expired on 1 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS57 MXD?
The MOT on LS57 MXD expired on 1 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS57 MXD done?
LS57 MXD was recorded at 163,593 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2024, an average of 9,862 miles a year.
Has LS57 MXD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS57 MXD has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LS57 MXD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Oct 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS57 MXD find?
LS57 MXD passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; service due.

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