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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LE57 DVMMOT history

LE57 DVM is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 198,877 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

LE57 DVM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
198,877 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
10,337 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 DVM
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
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 DVM was last recorded at 198,877 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,871 miles · 14 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
10,337 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,877 miles
  • 2025 – 178,955 miles
  • 2024 – 165,455 miles
  • 2023 – 156,217 miles
  • 2022 – 142,751 miles
  • 2021 – 133,967 miles
  • 2020 – 122,057 miles
  • 2019 – 114,428 miles
  • 2018 – 107,272 miles
  • 2017 – 100,687 miles
  • 2016 – 89,775 miles
  • 2015 – 76,911 miles
  • 2014 – 64,358 miles
  • 2013 – 57,400 miles
  • 2012 – 50,576 miles
  • 2011 – 43,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,877 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,877 miles (+6)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    198,877 miles
    Test number
    642743927767
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail198,871 miles (+19,916)4 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,871 miles
    Test number
    809885662006
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/R17 (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass178,955 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,955 miles
    Test number
    328980676270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail178,955 miles (+13,500)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,955 miles
    Test number
    955122222237
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass165,455 miles (+9,238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    165,455 miles
    Test number
    709691471468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEEhaust system becoming deteriorated/corroded
  6. Pass156,217 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    156,217 miles
    Test number
    845040013885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail156,205 miles (+13,454)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,205 miles
    Test number
    466140835335
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass142,751 miles (+8,784)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    142,751 miles
    Test number
    395246048164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass133,967 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    133,967 miles
    Test number
    594963004448
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  10. Fail133,966 miles (+11,909)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,966 miles
    Test number
    418915727161
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass122,057 miles (+7,629)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,057 miles
    Test number
    160803050605
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
  12. Pass114,428 miles (+7,156)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,428 miles
    Test number
    234133298106
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  13. Pass107,272 miles (+6,585)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    107,272 miles
    Test number
    498583453432
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  14. Pass100,687 miles (+10,912)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    100,687 miles
    Test number
    567056920761
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  15. Pass89,775 miles (+12,864)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,775 miles
    Test number
    708101108172
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear seats folded at time of test ( unable to check rear seat belts
    • AdvisoryStone chip in front windscreen
  16. Pass76,911 miles (+12,553)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    76,911 miles
    Test number
    767723533207
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass64,358 miles (+6,958)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    64,358 miles
    Test number
    375197774426
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass57,400 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    57,400 miles
    Test number
    405886773219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,576 miles (+6,609)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,576 miles
    Test number
    168240482265
    • NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
  20. Pass43,967 miles (+5,354)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    245640781216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front strut not fully located
  21. Pass38,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    38,613 miles
    Test number
    899132311047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 DVM

Does LE57 DVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 DVM is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 DVM?
The MOT on LE57 DVM is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 DVM done?
LE57 DVM was recorded at 198,877 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 10,337 miles a year.
Has LE57 DVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 DVM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 DVM 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 DVM find?
LE57 DVM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 3 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside obligatory mirror slightly loose; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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