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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 DKYMOT history

LE57 DKY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 121,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LE57 DKY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,822 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 DKY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 DKY was last recorded at 121,822 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 5,276 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,546 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,276 miles
Average per year
6,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,822 miles
  • 2025 – 116,546 miles
  • 2024 – 113,364 miles
  • 2023 – 107,146 miles
  • 2022 – 102,825 miles
  • 2021 – 97,957 miles
  • 2020 – 94,694 miles
  • 2019 – 87,703 miles
  • 2018 – 79,146 miles
  • 2017 – 71,900 miles
  • 2016 – 63,636 miles
  • 2015 – 55,573 miles
  • 2014 – 46,216 miles
  • 2013 – 38,064 miles
  • 2012 – 27,348 miles
  • 2011 – 20,815 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,822 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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 Front Corrosion hole in outer sill, not within prescribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

19 tests since 25 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,822 miles
    Test number
    783173257722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail121,818 miles (+5,272)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,818 miles
    Test number
    387237451974
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside 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. Pass116,546 miles (+3,182)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    116,546 miles
    Test number
    840088181271
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Pass113,364 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    113,364 miles
    Test number
    465116141771
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion hole in outer sill, not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail113,224 miles (+6,078)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,224 miles
    Test number
    795391931913
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Corrosion hole in outer sill, not within prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass107,146 miles (+4,321)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    107,146 miles
    Test number
    730368694099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,825 miles (+4,868)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,825 miles
    Test number
    984766975793
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass97,957 miles (+3,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    97,957 miles
    Test number
    423568765651
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wearing smooth on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  9. Pass94,694 miles (+80)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    94,694 miles
    Test number
    585774401409
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail94,614 miles (+6,911)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,614 miles
    Test number
    339252864523
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass87,703 miles (+8,557)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,703 miles
    Test number
    285059481020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,146 miles (+7,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    79,146 miles
    Test number
    426349980595
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass71,900 miles (+8,264)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    71,900 miles
    Test number
    343419727646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass63,636 miles (+8,063)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,636 miles
    Test number
    147063879528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,573 miles (+9,357)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    55,573 miles
    Test number
    269125015010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,216 miles (+8,152)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    46,216 miles
    Test number
    309579504088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass38,064 miles (+10,716)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    38,064 miles
    Test number
    149611523419
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  18. Pass27,348 miles (+6,533)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,348 miles
    Test number
    396654822038
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  19. Pass20,815 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,815 miles
    Test number
    996535821079
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Questions about LE57 DKY

Does LE57 DKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 DKY is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 DKY?
The MOT on LE57 DKY is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 DKY done?
LE57 DKY was recorded at 121,822 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 6,740 miles a year.
Has LE57 DKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 DKY has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 DKY 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 DKY find?
LE57 DKY passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front road wheel slightly distorted; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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