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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 EPUMOT history

LE57 EPU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2023 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,743 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2022.

LE57 EPU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 May 2023
Mileage
116,743 mi
At MOT on 1 Jun 2022
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,723 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 EPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 May 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 EPU was last recorded at 116,743 miles on 1 Jun 2022, 4,212 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,531 miles · 29 May 2021
Between the last two tests
4,212 miles
Average per year
6,723 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 116,743 miles
  • 2021 – 112,531 miles
  • 2020 – 106,343 miles
  • 2019 – 103,627 miles
  • 2018 – 97,663 miles
  • 2017 – 89,581 miles
  • 2016 – 78,975 miles
  • 2015 – 74,673 miles
  • 2013 – 69,490 miles
  • 2012 – 61,281 miles
  • 2011 – 41,418 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,743 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside sills slightly damged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016

Full MOT history

15 tests since 19 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,743 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    539652864156
    • AdvisoryNearside sills slightly damged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail116,743 miles (+4,212)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,743 miles
    Test number
    219128497728
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sills slightly damged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass112,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2022
    Odometer
    112,531 miles
    Test number
    429323801004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail112,531 miles (+6,188)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,531 miles
    Test number
    465140279370
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass106,343 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    209623595610
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail106,343 miles (+2,716)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,343 miles
    Test number
    814384600817
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass103,627 miles (+5,964)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    103,627 miles
    Test number
    893361879763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock casing detached

  8. Pass97,663 miles (+8,082)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,663 miles
    Test number
    301074138681

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass89,581 miles (+10,606)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    89,581 miles
    Test number
    449154757660
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass78,975 miles (+4,302)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    78,975 miles
    Test number
    379399941972
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass74,673 miles (+5,183)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    74,673 miles
    Test number
    276768045045
    • NoteNearside front tyre has damage to inner wall due to low on pressure

  12. Pass69,490 miles (+8,209)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,490 miles
    Test number
    179365493258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass61,281 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    61,281 miles
    Test number
    396302652226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail61,249 miles (+19,831)9 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,249 miles
    Test number
    618395242253
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass41,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    41,418 miles
    Test number
    686308671034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 EPU

Does LE57 EPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 EPU expired on 31 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 EPU?
The MOT on LE57 EPU expired on 31 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 EPU done?
LE57 EPU was recorded at 116,743 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2022, an average of 6,723 miles a year.
Has LE57 EPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 EPU has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on LE57 EPU 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 EPU find?
LE57 EPU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside sills slightly damged; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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