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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LE57 DKNMOT history

LE57 DKN is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 151,004 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

LE57 DKN red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,004 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 DKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 DKN was last recorded at 151,004 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,871 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,133 miles · 3 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,871 miles
Average per year
6,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,004 miles
  • 2025 – 147,133 miles
  • 2024 – 141,809 miles
  • 2023 – 139,296 miles
  • 2022 – 136,038 miles
  • 2021 – 133,147 miles
  • 2020 – 129,963 miles
  • 2019 – 122,780 miles
  • 2018 – 115,715 miles
  • 2017 – 107,988 miles
  • 2015 – 91,217 miles
  • 2014 – 80,539 miles
  • 2013 – 69,857 miles
  • 2012 – 56,581 miles
  • 2011 – 46,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,004 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,004 miles (+3,871)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,004 miles
    Test number
    578624376037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,133 miles (+5,324)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,133 miles
    Test number
    770307841946
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass141,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    141,809 miles
    Test number
    620362375505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail141,809 miles (+2,513)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,809 miles
    Test number
    835503241290
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass139,296 miles (+3,258)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    139,296 miles
    Test number
    860706320411
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass136,038 miles (+101)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    136,038 miles
    Test number
    118915201765
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail135,937 miles (+2,790)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,937 miles
    Test number
    571042583670
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass133,147 miles (+3,184)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    133,147 miles
    Test number
    552570569075
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass129,963 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    129,963 miles
    Test number
    991604502396
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail129,962 miles (+7,182)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,962 miles
    Test number
    944459550678
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass122,780 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    271061405031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail122,780 miles (+7,065)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,780 miles
    Test number
    601003880589
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass115,715 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    115,715 miles
    Test number
    804382106758
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two small chips (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail115,701 miles (+7,713)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,701 miles
    Test number
    971168317320
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' two small chips (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass107,988 miles (+16,771)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,988 miles
    Test number
    545115195165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass91,217 miles (+10,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    91,217 miles
    Test number
    188264965470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass80,539 miles (+10,682)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    80,539 miles
    Test number
    947633964085
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass69,857 miles (+13,276)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    69,857 miles
    Test number
    787350963039
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass56,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    56,581 miles
    Test number
    329396902092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail59,581 miles (+12,680)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,581 miles
    Test number
    225016902083
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

  21. Pass46,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,901 miles
    Test number
    166848121412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 DKN

Does LE57 DKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 DKN is valid until 9 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 DKN?
The MOT on LE57 DKN is valid until 9 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 DKN done?
LE57 DKN was recorded at 151,004 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,666 miles a year.
Has LE57 DKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 DKN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 DKN 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 LE57 DKN find?
LE57 DKN passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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