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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LE57 DVKMOT history

LE57 DVK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 141,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2024.

LE57 DVK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Oct 2025
Mileage
141,015 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2024
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
983 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 DVK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 DVK was last recorded at 141,015 miles on 17 Oct 2024, 9,148 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Nov 2012: 56,552 miles, lower than 153,980 miles on 3 Nov 2011.

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
131,867 miles · 18 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
9,148 miles
Average per year
983 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 141,015 miles
  • 2023 – 131,867 miles
  • 2021 – 131,442 miles
  • 2020 – 124,407 miles
  • 2018 – 116,908 miles
  • 2017 – 79,000 miles
  • 2015 – 72,367 miles
  • 2014 – 69,638 miles
  • 2013 – 59,271 miles
  • 2012 – 56,552 miles
  • 2011 – 153,980 miles
  • 2010 – 127,415 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,015 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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

14 tests since 15 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,015 miles (+9,148)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,015 miles
    Test number
    548166246468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass131,867 miles (+425)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    131,867 miles
    Test number
    223073686511
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass131,442 miles (+7,035)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,442 miles
    Test number
    739126338231
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass124,407 miles (+7,499)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,407 miles
    Test number
    261693669493
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
  5. Pass116,908 miles (+13)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    116,908 miles
    Test number
    471244771979
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail116,895 miles (+37,895)1 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,895 miles
    Test number
    977134713589
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass79,000 miles (+6,633)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    79,000 miles
    Test number
    689451376962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass72,367 miles (+2,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    72,367 miles
    Test number
    738877065489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass69,638 miles (+10,367)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    69,638 miles
    Test number
    789732424372
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  10. Pass59,271 miles (+2,719)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    59,271 miles
    Test number
    689903523380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,552 miles (-97,428)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    56,552 miles
    Test number
    965358202310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass153,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    153,980 miles
    Test number
    315607901390
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  13. Fail153,980 miles (+26,565)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,980 miles
    Test number
    478697101331
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs worn
  14. Pass127,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    127,415 miles
    Test number
    451139340387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 DVK

Does LE57 DVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 DVK expired on 17 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 DVK?
The MOT on LE57 DVK expired on 17 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 DVK done?
LE57 DVK was recorded at 141,015 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2024, an average of 983 miles a year.
Has LE57 DVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 DVK has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2018.
Has the mileage on LE57 DVK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 DVK find?
LE57 DVK passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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