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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 JZAMOT history

LE57 JZA is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 141,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

LE57 JZA silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
141,472 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 JZA
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
25 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 JZA was last recorded at 141,472 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 9,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,139 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,333 miles
Average per year
7,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 141,472 miles
  • 2024 – 132,139 miles
  • 2022 – 114,016 miles
  • 2020 – 95,580 miles
  • 2019 – 91,958 miles
  • 2017 – 83,040 miles
  • 2016 – 80,342 miles
  • 2015 – 76,171 miles
  • 2014 – 67,654 miles
  • 2013 – 56,788 miles
  • 2012 – 42,296 miles
  • 2011 – 31,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,472 miles
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,472 miles (+9,333)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    141,472 miles
    Test number
    117735190037
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass132,139 miles (+9,796)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    132,139 miles
    Test number
    297670079526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass122,343 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    122,343 miles
    Test number
    995286564521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pads are wearing low.

  4. Fail122,343 miles (+8,327)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,343 miles
    Test number
    687674853325
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake Pads are wearing low.

  5. Pass114,016 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    114,016 miles
    Test number
    515581915914
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass167,903 km1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    167,903 km
    Test number
    542168391856
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail167,903 km1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,903 km
    Test number
    924273425402
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass95,580 miles (+6)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    95,580 miles
    Test number
    848024589341
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail95,574 miles (+3,616)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,574 miles
    Test number
    459098585733
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass91,958 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,958 miles
    Test number
    754418907616
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail91,958 miles (+4,682)2 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,958 miles
    Test number
    994376423883
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass87,276 miles (+4,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,276 miles
    Test number
    812259410884
    • AdvisorySlight drag on o/s/r brake

  13. Pass83,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    328216987297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail83,040 miles (+2,698)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,040 miles
    Test number
    903040341006
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass80,342 miles (+4,171)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    80,342 miles
    Test number
    848704197729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,171 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,171 miles
    Test number
    718751616848

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass67,654 miles (+10,866)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    67,654 miles
    Test number
    445350444461
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  18. Pass56,788 miles (+14,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    56,788 miles
    Test number
    976472353301
    • NoteFront + rear pads low

  19. Pass42,296 miles (+10,664)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    42,296 miles
    Test number
    675851542368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,632 miles (+7,218)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    31,632 miles
    Test number
    705886351308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,414 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    24,414 miles
    Test number
    558524521076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 JZA

Does LE57 JZA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 JZA is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 JZA?
The MOT on LE57 JZA is valid until 4 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 JZA done?
LE57 JZA was recorded at 141,472 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 7,838 miles a year.
Has LE57 JZA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 JZA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 JZA 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 JZA find?
LE57 JZA passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside headlamp lens slightly defective; front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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