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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2011 · 1,598 cc

LE55 EJAMOT history

LE55 EJA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Oct 2011. Its MOT is valid until 29 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 15 MOT tests, with 132,396 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

LE55 EJA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 May 2027
Mileage
132,396 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
15
13 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE55 EJA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
28 Oct 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 May 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE55 EJA was last recorded at 132,396 miles on 30 May 2026, 2,173 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,223 miles · 26 May 2025
Between the last two tests
2,173 miles
Average per year
8,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,396 miles
  • 2025 – 130,223 miles
  • 2024 – 121,244 miles
  • 2023 – 107,956 miles
  • 2022 – 100,124 miles
  • 2021 – 88,409 miles
  • 2020 – 86,168 miles
  • 2018 – 76,552 miles
  • 2017 – 68,130 miles
  • 2016 – 57,598 miles
  • 2015 – 45,421 miles
  • 2014 – 38,301 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,396 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

15 tests since 7 Oct 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,396 miles (+2,173)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,396 miles
    Test number
    809103600072
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass130,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2026
    Odometer
    130,223 miles
    Test number
    804328876235
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail130,223 miles (+8,979)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,223 miles
    Test number
    610955068477
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass121,244 miles (+13,288)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    121,244 miles
    Test number
    183007443477
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass107,956 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    874219154971
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail107,956 miles (+7,832)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,956 miles
    Test number
    541721922818
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass100,124 miles (+11,715)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    100,124 miles
    Test number
    314817721415
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass88,409 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,409 miles
    Test number
    211848639341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,404 miles (+2,236)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    88,404 miles
    Test number
    794897346294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,168 miles (+9,616)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,168 miles
    Test number
    806352124865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass76,552 miles (+8,422)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    76,552 miles
    Test number
    211294136397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass68,130 miles (+10,532)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    68,130 miles
    Test number
    929124072219
    • AdvisoryFront Both brake discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass57,598 miles (+12,177)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    57,598 miles
    Test number
    463488619010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass45,421 miles (+7,120)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    45,421 miles
    Test number
    629829916677

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass38,301 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    436780384270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE55 EJA

Does LE55 EJA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE55 EJA is valid until 29 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE55 EJA?
The MOT on LE55 EJA is valid until 29 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE55 EJA done?
LE55 EJA was recorded at 132,396 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 8,081 miles a year.
Has LE55 EJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE55 EJA has failed 2 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LE55 EJA 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 LE55 EJA find?
LE55 EJA passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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