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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 EGXMOT history

LE57 EGX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 144,209 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LE57 EGX red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
144,209 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 EGX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 EGX was last recorded at 144,209 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 16,143 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,066 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
16,143 miles
Average per year
8,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,209 miles
  • 2025 – 128,066 miles
  • 2024 – 110,644 miles
  • 2023 – 94,367 miles
  • 2022 – 82,379 miles
  • 2021 – 78,760 miles
  • 2020 – 75,318 miles
  • 2018 – 68,062 miles
  • 2017 – 57,909 miles
  • 2016 – 51,488 miles
  • 2015 – 44,431 miles
  • 2014 – 37,156 miles
  • 2012 – 29,475 miles
  • 2011 – 22,353 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,209 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 brake discs poor condition

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Lower under tray and top[ covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 18 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,209 miles (+16,143)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    144,209 miles
    Test number
    194817143194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass128,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,066 miles
    Test number
    449468989090
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
  3. Fail128,066 miles (+17,422)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,066 miles
    Test number
    120018086215
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
  4. Pass110,644 miles (+92)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    110,644 miles
    Test number
    333053452770
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail110,552 miles (+16,185)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,552 miles
    Test number
    689571572114
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass94,367 miles (+39)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,367 miles
    Test number
    539663921301
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top[ covers fitted
  7. Fail94,328 miles (+11,949)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,328 miles
    Test number
    577105715543
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryLower under tray and top[ covers fitted
  8. Pass82,379 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,379 miles
    Test number
    885854820019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail82,370 miles (+3,610)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,370 miles
    Test number
    464527897950
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended not locking out when pulled (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass78,760 miles (+3,442)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    78,760 miles
    Test number
    986838546113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass75,318 miles (+7,256)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    75,318 miles
    Test number
    426717979475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass68,062 miles (+4,722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    68,062 miles
    Test number
    261858367277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass63,340 miles (+5,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    63,340 miles
    Test number
    832474337386
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass57,909 miles (+6,421)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    57,909 miles
    Test number
    917119612948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,488 miles (+7,057)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    51,488 miles
    Test number
    944291457461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass44,431 miles (+7,275)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    44,431 miles
    Test number
    638027505028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,156 miles (+7,681)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    37,156 miles
    Test number
    786843014078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,475 miles (+7,122)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    29,475 miles
    Test number
    565654552386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass22,353 miles (+6,464)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    22,353 miles
    Test number
    475874351468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    15,889 miles
    Test number
    366328411073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 EGX

Does LE57 EGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 EGX is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 EGX?
The MOT on LE57 EGX is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 EGX done?
LE57 EGX was recorded at 144,209 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 8,564 miles a year.
Has LE57 EGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 EGX has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 EGX 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 EGX find?
LE57 EGX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (rear); offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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