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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 JZJMOT history

LE57 JZJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 186,088 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

LE57 JZJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
186,088 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 JZJ
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 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 JZJ was last recorded at 186,088 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 9,239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,849 miles · 19 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,239 miles
Average per year
10,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,088 miles
  • 2024 – 176,849 miles
  • 2023 – 169,088 miles
  • 2022 – 164,481 miles
  • 2021 – 158,733 miles
  • 2020 – 154,029 miles
  • 2019 – 147,749 miles
  • 2018 – 143,509 miles
  • 2017 – 129,145 miles
  • 2016 – 116,908 miles
  • 2015 – 96,539 miles
  • 2014 – 64,091 miles
  • 2013 – 52,581 miles
  • 2012 – 39,701 miles
  • 2011 – 29,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,088 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,088 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    186,088 miles
    Test number
    462573955033
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail186,088 miles (+9,239)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,088 miles
    Test number
    562077243501
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass176,849 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    176,849 miles
    Test number
    966255808274
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail176,849 miles (+7,761)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,849 miles
    Test number
    474452212195
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass169,088 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    169,088 miles
    Test number
    100448920312
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Fail169,088 miles (+4,607)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,088 miles
    Test number
    274091851702
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass164,481 miles (+5,748)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    164,481 miles
    Test number
    504204319693
    • MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  8. Pass158,733 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,733 miles
    Test number
    150410913103
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  9. Fail158,733 miles (+4,704)1 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,733 miles
    Test number
    468729604053
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both sides front (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  10. Pass154,029 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    154,029 miles
    Test number
    642834141119
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  11. Fail154,029 miles (+6,280)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,029 miles
    Test number
    245045862956
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources light is dim (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

  12. Pass147,749 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    147,749 miles
    Test number
    580407200222
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail147,745 miles (+4,236)2 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,745 miles
    Test number
    437350408592
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass143,509 miles (+14,364)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    143,509 miles
    Test number
    293578534518
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass129,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    843676222116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail129,145 miles (+12,237)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,145 miles
    Test number
    683233965050
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass116,908 miles (+20,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    116,908 miles
    Test number
    819081831430
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass96,539 miles (+14,688)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,539 miles
    Test number
    744239199363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass81,851 miles (+17,760)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    81,851 miles
    Test number
    848234135062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass64,091 miles (+66)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    478899324071
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar top ball joint rubber split quarter of the way around

  21. Fail64,025 miles (+11,444)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,025 miles
    Test number
    717322424019
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside front anti roll bar top ball joint rubber split quarter of the way around

  22. Pass52,581 miles (+12,880)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    52,581 miles
    Test number
    175529123465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracking

  23. Pass39,701 miles (+10,513)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,701 miles
    Test number
    567872612048
    • NoteBoth wipers worn replace soon
    • NoteCut in thread on o/s/r tyre replace soon

  24. Pass29,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,188 miles
    Test number
    128477211458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 JZJ

Does LE57 JZJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 JZJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LE57 JZJ?
The MOT on LE57 JZJ is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 JZJ done?
LE57 JZJ was recorded at 186,088 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 10,513 miles a year.
Has LE57 JZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 JZJ has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 JZJ 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 JZJ find?
LE57 JZJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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