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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LX57 TYGMOT history

LX57 TYG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 149,682 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2026.

LX57 TYG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2026
Mileage
149,682 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,889 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX57 TYG
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
5 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX57 TYG was last recorded at 149,682 miles on 15 Sept 2026, 14,133 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Aug 2025: 135,544 miles, lower than 135,564 miles on 23 Aug 2024.

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
135,549 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
14,133 miles
Average per year
6,889 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 149,682 miles
  • 2025 – 135,549 miles
  • 2024 – 135,564 miles
  • 2023 – 131,849 miles
  • 2022 – 128,939 miles
  • 2021 – 126,668 miles
  • 2020 – 123,806 miles
  • 2019 – 118,145 miles
  • 2018 – 111,161 miles
  • 2017 – 103,505 miles
  • 2016 – 95,613 miles
  • 2015 – 85,998 miles
  • 2014 – 74,087 miles
  • 2013 – 64,279 miles
  • 2012 – 54,787 miles
  • 2011 – 47,093 miles
  • 2010 – 39,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail149,682 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch (3.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Wing mirror outer casing damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail149,682 miles (+14,133)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,682 miles
    Test number
    459979128356
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated 2nd catch (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass135,549 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    135,549 miles
    Test number
    393739185008
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing mirror outer casing damaged

  3. Fail135,544 miles (-20)3 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,544 miles
    Test number
    221133680547
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer pad friction material partly broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing mirror outer casing damaged

  4. Pass135,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    135,564 miles
    Test number
    690158153558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail135,564 miles (+3,715)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,564 miles
    Test number
    134078669536
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass131,849 miles (+2,910)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,849 miles
    Test number
    776852674602
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass128,939 miles (+2,271)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,939 miles
    Test number
    849189116670
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass126,668 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    396449402175
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail126,668 miles (+2,862)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,668 miles
    Test number
    710416296314
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass123,806 miles (+5,661)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,806 miles
    Test number
    378176139964
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip centre of the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass118,145 miles (+6,984)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    118,145 miles
    Test number
    607817535037
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass111,161 miles (+7,656)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,161 miles
    Test number
    874455786510
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass103,505 miles (+7,892)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    103,505 miles
    Test number
    238687692038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass95,613 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    95,613 miles
    Test number
    205810988120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail95,604 miles (+9,606)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,604 miles
    Test number
    631604260347
    • FailureOffside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  16. Pass85,998 miles (+11,911)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    85,998 miles
    Test number
    328258235204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass74,087 miles (+9,808)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    74,087 miles
    Test number
    589380334214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass64,279 miles (+9,492)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    64,279 miles
    Test number
    839822343266
    • NoteFront wipers deteriorating
    • NoteNearside rear bumpstop deteriorated
    • NoteSlight binding on offside rear wheel station

  19. Pass54,787 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,787 miles
    Test number
    445220032242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,093 miles (+7,987)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,093 miles
    Test number
    986288431256
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass39,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,106 miles
    Test number
    390209030482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX57 TYG

Does LX57 TYG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX57 TYG expired on 6 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX57 TYG?
The MOT on LX57 TYG expired on 6 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX57 TYG done?
LX57 TYG was recorded at 149,682 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2026, an average of 6,889 miles a year.
Has LX57 TYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX57 TYG has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LX57 TYG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Aug 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LX57 TYG find?
LX57 TYG failed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2026 with 2 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front outer tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; offside outer integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill; headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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