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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LE57 GSYMOT history

LE57 GSY is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 5 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

LE57 GSY grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Nov 2026
Mileage
119,670 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,418 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 GSY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 GSY was last recorded at 119,670 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 12,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,180 miles · 9 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
12,490 miles
Average per year
7,418 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 119,670 miles
  • 2024 – 107,180 miles
  • 2023 – 96,955 miles
  • 2022 – 83,662 miles
  • 2021 – 70,737 miles
  • 2020 – 64,314 miles
  • 2019 – 58,890 miles
  • 2018 – 44,541 miles
  • 2017 – 38,170 miles
  • 2016 – 33,624 miles
  • 2015 – 29,729 miles
  • 2014 – 23,789 miles
  • 2013 – 19,284 miles
  • 2012 – 15,610 miles
  • 2011 – 10,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,670 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Flexi section on exhaust blowing slightly.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,670 miles (+12,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    119,670 miles
    Test number
    490067672892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass107,180 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    955911569941
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Fail107,180 miles (+10,225)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,180 miles
    Test number
    948819080957
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
  4. Pass96,955 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,955 miles
    Test number
    199429077587
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Fail96,950 miles (+13,288)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,950 miles
    Test number
    360643958307
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass83,662 miles (+12,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,662 miles
    Test number
    933692760010
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass70,737 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    551381074475
    • AdvisoryFront Flexi section on exhaust blowing slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly, on inner edge
  8. Fail70,737 miles (+6,423)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,737 miles
    Test number
    175632025836
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Upper Section, and misaligned, in strut. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Flexi section on exhaust blowing slightly.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly, on inner edge
  9. Pass64,314 miles (+5,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    64,314 miles
    Test number
    311998820892
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass58,890 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    58,890 miles
    Test number
    258587146303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass54,592 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    54,592 miles
    Test number
    536967887533
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  12. Fail54,592 miles (+10,051)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,592 miles
    Test number
    721619787907
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  13. Pass44,541 miles (+6,371)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    44,541 miles
    Test number
    433822804477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,170 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    963216115035
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail38,170 miles (+4,546)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,170 miles
    Test number
    116295367426
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre in the middle
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass33,624 miles (+3,895)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    33,624 miles
    Test number
    498248658718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,729 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,729 miles
    Test number
    896740775199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass23,789 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    23,789 miles
    Test number
    267539394017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass19,284 miles (+3,674)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    19,284 miles
    Test number
    288127743042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,610 miles (+5,301)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    15,610 miles
    Test number
    439892062014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass10,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    10,309 miles
    Test number
    698819631007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 GSY

Does LE57 GSY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 GSY is valid until 5 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE57 GSY?
The MOT on LE57 GSY is valid until 5 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 GSY done?
LE57 GSY was recorded at 119,670 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 7,418 miles a year.
Has LE57 GSY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 GSY has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 GSY 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 GSY find?
LE57 GSY passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit.

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