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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LE57 EFUMOT history

LE57 EFU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 192,499 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

LE57 EFU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
192,499 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,912 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 EFU
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
18 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 EFU was last recorded at 192,499 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 6,434 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
186,065 miles · 6 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,434 miles
Average per year
7,912 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 192,499 miles
  • 2024 – 186,065 miles
  • 2023 – 180,011 miles
  • 2022 – 172,711 miles
  • 2021 – 164,372 miles
  • 2020 – 157,018 miles
  • 2019 – 144,269 miles
  • 2018 – 137,876 miles
  • 2017 – 130,238 miles
  • 2016 – 121,666 miles
  • 2015 – 113,815 miles
  • 2014 – 104,414 miles
  • 2013 – 94,605 miles
  • 2012 – 84,366 miles
  • 2011 – 76,112 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,499 miles
  • 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 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • 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 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryEml light illuminated

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.

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Undershields fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,499 miles (+6,434)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    192,499 miles
    Test number
    128336209091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light illuminated

  2. Pass186,065 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    186,065 miles
    Test number
    547090026078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  3. Fail186,065 miles (+6,054)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,065 miles
    Test number
    481329310984
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (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))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Pass180,011 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    180,011 miles
    Test number
    381852362761
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail180,011 miles (+7,300)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,011 miles
    Test number
    664002909633
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass172,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    172,711 miles
    Test number
    457690132548

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail172,711 miles (+8,339)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,711 miles
    Test number
    705251934596
    • Repaired at testCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass164,372 miles (+7,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    164,372 miles
    Test number
    751567986853
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass157,018 miles (+12,749)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,018 miles
    Test number
    564094877255
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass144,269 miles (+6,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    144,269 miles
    Test number
    647582458528
    • AdvisoryEngine cover and under trays fitted.
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySmall chips in windscreen.

  11. Pass137,876 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    596417379328
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  12. Fail137,876 miles (+7,638)2 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    600680515089
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass130,238 miles (+8,572)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    130,238 miles
    Test number
    877234278419
    • AdvisoryNearside side repeater (in mirror) intermittently faulty, flashes in sequence but double flash instead of single pulse - poss faulty connection/PCB. Further investigation required
    • AdvisoryCentre caps fitted obscuring wheel fixings

  14. Pass121,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    121,666 miles
    Test number
    344527652765
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted

  15. Fail121,666 miles (+7,851)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,666 miles
    Test number
    402228183336
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUndershields fitted

  16. Pass113,815 miles (+9,401)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    113,815 miles
    Test number
    516262385040
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass104,414 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,414 miles
    Test number
    488747274023
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  18. Fail104,403 miles (+9,798)1 dangerous2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,403 miles
    Test number
    745667274031
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass94,605 miles (+10,239)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    94,605 miles
    Test number
    328658163082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass84,366 miles (+9)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    84,366 miles
    Test number
    218128962096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail84,357 miles (+8,245)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,357 miles
    Test number
    846647562071
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass76,112 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    76,112 miles
    Test number
    268079661001
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE57 EFU

Does LE57 EFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 EFU is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE57 EFU?
The MOT on LE57 EFU is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 EFU done?
LE57 EFU was recorded at 192,499 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,912 miles a year.
Has LE57 EFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 EFU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 EFU 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 EFU find?
LE57 EFU passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 4 more.

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