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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LE57 GRFMOT history

LE57 GRF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Feb 2008. Its MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 117,131 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2026.

LE57 GRF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Feb 2026
Mileage
117,131 mi
At MOT on 20 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 GRF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
27 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE57 GRF was last recorded at 117,131 miles on 20 Jan 2026, 11,387 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,744 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
11,387 miles
Average per year
5,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,131 miles
  • 2025 – 105,744 miles
  • 2024 – 96,468 miles
  • 2023 – 91,994 miles
  • 2022 – 88,351 miles
  • 2021 – 84,465 miles
  • 2020 – 81,922 miles
  • 2019 – 78,620 miles
  • 2018 – 75,256 miles
  • 2017 – 71,568 miles
  • 2016 – 67,109 miles
  • 2015 – 63,279 miles
  • 2014 – 57,768 miles
  • 2013 – 51,108 miles
  • 2012 – 44,627 miles
  • 2011 – 39,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,131 miles
  • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT failures 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Both front tyres are wearing on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,131 miles (+11,387)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,131 miles
    Test number
    311160982919
    • 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass105,744 miles (+9,276)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    105,744 miles
    Test number
    274571014450
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass96,468 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    96,468 miles
    Test number
    391428517314
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail96,462 miles (+4,468)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,462 miles
    Test number
    320202683420
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass91,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    755579979467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake pad looks low
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged

  6. Fail91,994 miles (+3,643)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,994 miles
    Test number
    346865666312
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Advisory***strong advise*** both front tyres heavily worn on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer brake pad looks low
    • AdvisoryEngine and gearbox oil leaks
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi pipe damaged

  7. Pass88,351 miles (+3,886)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    88,351 miles
    Test number
    712641789319
    • 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. Pass84,465 miles (+2,543)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    84,465 miles
    Test number
    459405150894
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak

  9. Pass81,922 miles (+3,302)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,922 miles
    Test number
    808874786600
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is cracking and wearing on inner edge

  10. Pass78,620 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,620 miles
    Test number
    149234349661
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

  11. Fail78,619 miles (+3,363)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,619 miles
    Test number
    184365264850
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is cracking in tread

  12. Pass75,256 miles (+3,688)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    75,256 miles
    Test number
    925895325655
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres are wearing on edges
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays are fitted

  13. Pass71,568 miles (+4,459)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    71,568 miles
    Test number
    939682315293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass67,109 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    67,109 miles
    Test number
    622593109827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  15. Fail67,109 miles (+3,830)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,109 miles
    Test number
    625682573240
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
    • AdvisoryEngine has slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads low
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is perishing
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads low
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Pass63,279 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    229561975099
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  17. Fail63,279 miles (+5,511)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    519701775060
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront brake pads low
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing
    • NoteRear brake pads low

  18. Pass57,768 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    245300174091
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail57,768 miles (+6,660)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,768 miles
    Test number
    735910174027
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass51,108 miles (+6,481)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    51,108 miles
    Test number
    829123873036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail44,627 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,627 miles
    Test number
    606726672046
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn heavily on edges of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  22. Pass44,627 miles (+5,157)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    44,627 miles
    Test number
    729456872060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn heavily on edges of tread
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

  23. Pass39,470 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    538827671034
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail39,470 miles (+599)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,470 miles
    Test number
    469987771013
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail38,871 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,871 miles
    Test number
    156382761498
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LE57 GRF

Does LE57 GRF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE57 GRF expired on 3 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE57 GRF?
The MOT on LE57 GRF expired on 3 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE57 GRF done?
LE57 GRF was recorded at 117,131 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2026, an average of 5,257 miles a year.
Has LE57 GRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 GRF has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 GRF 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 GRF find?
LE57 GRF failed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside headlamp aim too low; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 3 more.

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