Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
LE57 ESOMOT history
LE57 ESO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 149,154 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 149,154 mi
- At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 16 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,772 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 ESO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 26 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 ESO was last recorded at 149,154 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 12,953 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,201 miles · 4 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 12,953 miles
- Average per year
- 7,772 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 149,154 miles
- 2025 – 136,201 miles
- 2024 – 131,892 miles
- 2022 – 127,263 miles
- 2021 – 123,396 miles
- 2020 – 122,025 miles
- 2019 – 118,905 miles
- 2018 – 114,797 miles
- 2017 – 108,828 miles
- 2016 – 92,046 miles
- 2015 – 76,714 miles
- 2014 – 62,010 miles
- 2013 – 51,019 miles
- 2012 – 42,969 miles
- 2011 – 33,288 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass149,154 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Central Exhaust clamp broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 22 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass149,154 miles (+12,953)5 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 149,154 miles
- Test number
- 350993259577
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass136,201 miles (+82)2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 136,201 miles
- Test number
- 180320332923
- MinorOffside Rear Registration 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 Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail136,119 miles (+4,227)1 dangerous1 major2 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,119 miles
- Test number
- 421491007028
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration 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 Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust clamp broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass131,892 miles (+4,629)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 131,892 miles
- Test number
- 428317462092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,263 miles (+3,867)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 127,263 miles
- Test number
- 652472896304
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,396 miles (+1,371)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 123,396 miles
- Test number
- 454813251922
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,025 miles (+3,120)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 122,025 miles
- Test number
- 958253568676
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass118,905 miles (+4,108)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 118,905 miles
- Test number
- 386027311870
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake binding slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass114,797 miles (+5,969)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 114,797 miles
- Test number
- 827250266026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,828 miles (+16,782)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 108,828 miles
- Test number
- 335855544802
- 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)
Pass92,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 92,046 miles
- Test number
- 448035877411
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail92,046 miles (+15,332)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,046 miles
- Test number
- 408841527625
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass76,714 miles (+14,704)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 76,714 miles
- Test number
- 514755227604
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail62,010 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,010 miles
- Test number
- 167066694232
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass62,010 miles (+3,741)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 62,010 miles
- Test number
- 369496494451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,269 miles (+7,250)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 58,269 miles
- Test number
- 199851954081
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass51,019 miles (+8,050)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 51,019 miles
- Test number
- 139963943081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,969 miles (+9,681)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 42,969 miles
- Test number
- 205495342004
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass33,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 33,288 miles
- Test number
- 928703051063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE57 ESO
- Does LE57 ESO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 ESO is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 ESO?
- The MOT on LE57 ESO is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE57 ESO done?
- LE57 ESO was recorded at 149,154 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 7,772 miles a year.
- Has LE57 ESO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 ESO has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE57 ESO 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 ESO find?
- LE57 ESO passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 5 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective rubber split, and 4 more.
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