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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LE57 DZGMOT history

LE57 DZG is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023 and it has passed 12 of 24 MOT tests, with 204,748 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2022.

LE57 DZG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Mar 2023
Mileage
204,748 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
12 passed · 12 failed
Per year
15,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 DZG
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 DZG was last recorded at 204,748 miles on 17 Mar 2022, 3,254 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Mar 2013: 66,860 miles, lower than 468,276 miles on 17 Feb 2012.

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
201,494 miles · 22 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
3,254 miles
Average per year
15,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 204,748 miles
  • 2021 – 201,494 miles
  • 2020 – 189,134 miles
  • 2019 – 172,334 miles
  • 2018 – 154,624 miles
  • 2017 – 137,392 miles
  • 2016 – 119,591 miles
  • 2015 – 102,371 miles
  • 2014 – 84,638 miles
  • 2013 – 66,860 miles
  • 2012 – 468,276 miles
  • 2011 – 30,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,748 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable slightly stiffRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass204,748 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    204,748 miles
    Test number
    266504736403
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable slightly stiff

  2. Fail204,748 miles (+3,254)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,748 miles
    Test number
    945690911699
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable slightly stiff

  3. Pass201,494 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    201,494 miles
    Test number
    348174242050
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are wearing on inner edge

  4. Fail201,494 miles (+12,360)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,494 miles
    Test number
    221013960400
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boh sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre 195/65R15
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake cable slightly stiff
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are wearing on inner edge

  5. Pass189,134 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    189,134 miles
    Test number
    828284521574
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake - slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp - rubber bulb cover missing on rear of lamp unit

  6. Fail189,134 miles (+16,800)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,134 miles
    Test number
    578518603177
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake - slightly binding
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp - rubber bulb cover missing on rear of lamp unit

  7. Pass172,334 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    172,334 miles
    Test number
    619139064995
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail172,334 miles (+17,710)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,334 miles
    Test number
    386674334132
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass154,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    154,624 miles
    Test number
    368444371901
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail154,624 miles (+17,232)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,624 miles
    Test number
    501555401198
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass137,392 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    137,392 miles
    Test number
    603568233268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,392 miles (+17,801)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,392 miles
    Test number
    535502039066
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass119,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    119,591 miles
    Test number
    727111260850

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,590 miles (+17,219)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,590 miles
    Test number
    702444845099
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass102,371 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    875978275046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail102,371 miles (+17,733)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,371 miles
    Test number
    215738275066
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass84,638 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    597143874044
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes worn

  18. Fail84,638 miles (+17,778)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,638 miles
    Test number
    698453474019
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBoth front lower arm rear bushes worn

  19. Fail66,860 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    617011083087
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass66,860 miles (-401,416)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    66,860 miles
    Test number
    777731883054
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryShock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail468,276 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    468,276 miles
    Test number
    118758442086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  22. Pass468,276 miles (+437,640)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    468,276 miles
    Test number
    305648642046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,636 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    30,636 miles
    Test number
    107054111020
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

  24. Fail30,634 miles6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,634 miles
    Test number
    325552011008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Questions about LE57 DZG

Does LE57 DZG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 DZG expired on 22 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 DZG?
The MOT on LE57 DZG expired on 22 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 DZG done?
LE57 DZG was recorded at 204,748 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2022, an average of 15,579 miles a year.
Has LE57 DZG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 DZG has failed 12 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on LE57 DZG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Mar 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 DZG find?
LE57 DZG passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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