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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

LX57 TYUMOT history

LX57 TYU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 131,721 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2025.

LX57 TYU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2026
Mileage
131,721 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,105 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX57 TYU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
4 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX57 TYU was last recorded at 131,721 miles on 20 Aug 2025, 9,948 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,773 miles · 17 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
9,948 miles
Average per year
7,105 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 131,721 miles
  • 2024 – 121,773 miles
  • 2023 – 118,397 miles
  • 2022 – 115,423 miles
  • 2021 – 111,777 miles
  • 2020 – 109,000 miles
  • 2019 – 104,919 miles
  • 2018 – 95,188 miles
  • 2017 – 89,875 miles
  • 2016 – 79,582 miles
  • 2015 – 71,753 miles
  • 2014 – 59,008 miles
  • 2013 – 54,554 miles
  • 2012 – 45,128 miles
  • 2011 – 33,265 miles
  • 2010 – 25,359 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,721 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket bolt missing

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 31 Aug 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,721 miles (+9,948)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    131,721 miles
    Test number
    621542084301
    • MinorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket bolt missing

  2. Pass121,773 miles (+3,376)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    121,773 miles
    Test number
    741870209006
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  3. Pass118,397 miles (+2,974)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,397 miles
    Test number
    383254837052
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside nearside mirror glass slightly loose.
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower small stone chip to windscreen.
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes heavily cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,423 miles (+68)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    115,423 miles
    Test number
    516237429360
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Fail115,355 miles (+3,578)2 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,355 miles
    Test number
    798452460287
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  6. Pass111,777 miles (+83)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    111,777 miles
    Test number
    957517706096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail111,694 miles (+2,694)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,694 miles
    Test number
    313592630679
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass109,000 miles (+4,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    109,000 miles
    Test number
    250886165805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass104,919 miles (+23)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    104,919 miles
    Test number
    361264533531
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail104,896 miles (+9,708)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,896 miles
    Test number
    697772623786
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,188 miles (+5,313)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    95,188 miles
    Test number
    533215396133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,875 miles (+10,293)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,875 miles
    Test number
    723628928432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass79,582 miles (+7,829)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,582 miles
    Test number
    173081372732

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass71,753 miles (+12,745)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    71,753 miles
    Test number
    365097007274
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are right on the legal tread depth limits
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass59,008 miles (+4,454)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    59,008 miles
    Test number
    627793024211
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass54,554 miles (+9,426)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    54,554 miles
    Test number
    935276423380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass45,128 miles (+11,863)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,128 miles
    Test number
    278425692236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass33,265 miles (+7,906)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    33,265 miles
    Test number
    197965111312
    • NoteAll 4 tyres slightly perished

  19. Pass25,359 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    25,359 miles
    Test number
    410093140204
    • NoteNsr lamp is cracked

Questions about LX57 TYU

Does LX57 TYU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX57 TYU expired on 22 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX57 TYU?
The MOT on LX57 TYU expired on 22 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX57 TYU done?
LX57 TYU was recorded at 131,721 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2025, an average of 7,105 miles a year.
Has LX57 TYU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX57 TYU has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on LX57 TYU 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 LX57 TYU find?
LX57 TYU passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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