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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LE57 DZRMOT history

LE57 DZR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

LE57 DZR silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
151,747 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 DZR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 DZR was last recorded at 151,747 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,574 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 Jun 2014: 119,781 miles, lower than 119,797 miles on 16 Jun 2014.

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
150,173 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,574 miles
Average per year
3,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,747 miles
  • 2025 – 150,173 miles
  • 2024 – 147,751 miles
  • 2023 – 146,678 miles
  • 2022 – 145,129 miles
  • 2021 – 143,095 miles
  • 2020 – 140,900 miles
  • 2019 – 138,537 miles
  • 2018 – 135,599 miles
  • 2017 – 132,872 miles
  • 2016 – 128,749 miles
  • 2015 – 123,751 miles
  • 2014 – 119,781 miles
  • 2013 – 115,269 miles
  • 2012 – 106,479 miles
  • 2011 – 95,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,747 miles
  • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Front Headlamps (Both ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (e))

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.

  • Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF AND OSF

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,747 miles (+1,574)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    151,747 miles
    Test number
    310295492713
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Front Headlamps (Both ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Pass150,173 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,173 miles
    Test number
    118359980114
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail150,171 miles (+2,420)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,171 miles
    Test number
    429117303037
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass147,751 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    147,751 miles
    Test number
    765658718263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail147,751 miles (+1,073)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,751 miles
    Test number
    927127009384
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass146,678 miles (+1,549)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    146,678 miles
    Test number
    835926570995
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,129 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    145,129 miles
    Test number
    351196898235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass143,095 miles (+2,195)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    143,095 miles
    Test number
    719528965398
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass140,900 miles (+2,363)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2021
    Odometer
    140,900 miles
    Test number
    995240922323
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass138,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    138,537 miles
    Test number
    831731543216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail138,534 miles (+2,935)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,534 miles
    Test number
    331239810491
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

  12. Pass135,599 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    135,599 miles
    Test number
    154274299928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,872 miles (+4,123)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    132,872 miles
    Test number
    260460032113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,749 miles (+4,998)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    128,749 miles
    Test number
    564983959228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass123,751 miles (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,751 miles
    Test number
    156721545158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass119,781 miles (-16)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    119,781 miles
    Test number
    727920874154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,797 miles (+4,528)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,797 miles
    Test number
    319707864188
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass115,269 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,269 miles
    Test number
    246083063039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail115,266 miles (+8,787)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,266 miles
    Test number
    908727253050
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass106,479 miles (+10,714)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    106,479 miles
    Test number
    927122772090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass95,765 miles (+3,351)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,765 miles
    Test number
    258841281076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,414 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,414 miles
    Test number
    875997011087
    • DangerousRear centre seat belt doesnt lock when pulled

Questions about LE57 DZR

Does LE57 DZR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 DZR is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 DZR?
The MOT on LE57 DZR is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 DZR done?
LE57 DZR was recorded at 151,747 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 3,883 miles a year.
Has LE57 DZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 DZR has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 DZR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 19 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 DZR find?
LE57 DZR passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front headlamp lens slightly defective front headlamps (both ); nearside front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear coil spring corroded both rear, and 1 more.

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