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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,390 cc

LE57 EFLMOT history

LE57 EFL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 240,338 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2025.

LE57 EFL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2026
Mileage
240,338 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2025
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 EFL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
5 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2026
Latest MOT test
22 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 EFL was last recorded at 240,338 miles on 22 May 2025, 21,858 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Feb 2020: 117,954 miles, lower than 165,434 miles on 25 Feb 2019.

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
218,480 miles · 25 May 2024
Between the last two tests
21,858 miles
Average per year
13,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 240,338 miles
  • 2024 – 218,480 miles
  • 2023 – 199,697 miles
  • 2022 – 187,847 miles
  • 2021 – 180,491 miles
  • 2020 – 117,954 miles
  • 2019 – 165,434 miles
  • 2018 – 153,538 miles
  • 2017 – 141,091 miles
  • 2016 – 120,954 miles
  • 2015 – 107,940 miles
  • 2013 – 98,860 miles
  • 2012 – 84,406 miles
  • 2011 – 63,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,338 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,338 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    240,338 miles
    Test number
    877506998793
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail240,337 miles (+21,857)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,337 miles
    Test number
    823826249714
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass218,480 miles (+2)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    218,480 miles
    Test number
    502584058667
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail218,478 miles (+18,781)2 dangerous6 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,478 miles
    Test number
    136330890779
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/65/15" (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass199,697 miles (+11,850)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    199,697 miles
    Test number
    198310493600
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. Pass187,847 miles (+7,356)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    187,847 miles
    Test number
    781346163911
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass180,491 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    180,491 miles
    Test number
    355436531980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail180,490 miles (+62,536)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,490 miles
    Test number
    886937072361
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass117,954 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    117,954 miles
    Test number
    248329114817
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  10. Fail117,954 miles (-47,480)1 dangerous2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,954 miles
    Test number
    321634871937
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  11. Pass165,434 miles (+11,896)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,434 miles
    Test number
    879623122802
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass153,538 miles (+12,447)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    153,538 miles
    Test number
    758570382232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  13. Pass141,091 miles (+20,137)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    141,091 miles
    Test number
    888880708229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  14. Pass120,954 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    120,954 miles
    Test number
    578632693430
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen
  15. Fail120,954 miles (+13,014)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,954 miles
    Test number
    151251147870
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system coroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic covers under vehicle not allowing full inspection of components
    • AdvisoryStonechip to windscreen
  16. Pass107,940 miles (+9,080)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,940 miles
    Test number
    707020095091
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Pass98,860 miles (+14,454)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    98,860 miles
    Test number
    467858403427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,406 miles (+20,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    84,406 miles
    Test number
    679587302360
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Pass63,834 miles (+17,588)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    63,834 miles
    Test number
    819550851369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail46,246 miles2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    105858521045
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs corroded and lipped.
  21. Pass46,246 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    236818521008
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth front and rear discs corroded and lipped.

Questions about LE57 EFL

Does LE57 EFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 EFL expired on 24 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 EFL?
The MOT on LE57 EFL expired on 24 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 EFL done?
LE57 EFL was recorded at 240,338 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2025, an average of 13,560 miles a year.
Has LE57 EFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 EFL has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 EFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Feb 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LE57 EFL find?
LE57 EFL passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2025 with 8 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output; front oil leak, but not excessive; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.

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