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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc

LE57 NEJMOT history

LE57 NEJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 200,992 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

LE57 NEJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2027
Mileage
200,992 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
11,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 NEJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 NEJ was last recorded at 200,992 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 7,699 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,293 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,699 miles
Average per year
11,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,992 miles
  • 2025 – 193,293 miles
  • 2024 – 183,003 miles
  • 2023 – 173,655 miles
  • 2022 – 162,403 miles
  • 2021 – 150,561 miles
  • 2020 – 138,869 miles
  • 2019 – 137,387 miles
  • 2018 – 129,272 miles
  • 2017 – 114,477 miles
  • 2016 – 103,849 miles
  • 2015 – 89,259 miles
  • 2014 – 73,021 miles
  • 2013 – 55,736 miles
  • 2012 – 39,610 miles
  • 2011 – 26,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,992 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a blue affect on lettering

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,992 miles (+7,699)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    200,992 miles
    Test number
    120985151484
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,293 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    193,293 miles
    Test number
    998700265260
    • 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))

  3. Fail193,293 miles (+10,290)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,293 miles
    Test number
    684276138177
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,003 miles (+9,348)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    183,003 miles
    Test number
    930133726585
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass173,655 miles (+11,252)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    173,655 miles
    Test number
    415387588193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,403 miles (+11,842)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    162,403 miles
    Test number
    492062391631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass150,561 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,561 miles
    Test number
    975613699999
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a blue affect on lettering (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail150,533 miles (+11,664)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,533 miles
    Test number
    751318686511
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a blue affect on lettering (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass138,869 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,869 miles
    Test number
    328148610564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,387 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,387 miles
    Test number
    433370164555
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail137,383 miles (+8,111)1 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,383 miles
    Test number
    579583955622
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass129,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    129,272 miles
    Test number
    382494273260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail129,272 miles (+14,795)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,272 miles
    Test number
    932090647145
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass114,477 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    114,477 miles
    Test number
    694219223323
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLip on front discs
    • AdvisoryLip on rear discs

  15. Fail114,477 miles (+10,628)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,477 miles
    Test number
    114307663423
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryLip on front discs
    • AdvisoryLip on rear discs

  16. Pass103,849 miles (+14,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    103,849 miles
    Test number
    845531263269
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass89,259 miles (+16,238)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,259 miles
    Test number
    255783405142
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside front tyre inner sidewall perished
    • NoteRear tyres perished, nearside rear tyre wearing low 2.5mm
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  18. Pass73,021 miles (+17,285)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    73,021 miles
    Test number
    289169274039
    • NoteCan't see bottom of rear springs

  19. Pass55,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    939595463036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,736 miles (+16,126)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,736 miles
    Test number
    855255263005
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass39,610 miles (+12,785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    39,610 miles
    Test number
    168007512482
    • NoteOff side rear lower suspension arm bushes seperating

  22. Pass26,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    26,825 miles
    Test number
    109137041413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 NEJ

Does LE57 NEJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 NEJ is valid until 29 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 NEJ?
The MOT on LE57 NEJ is valid until 29 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 NEJ done?
LE57 NEJ was recorded at 200,992 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 11,121 miles a year.
Has LE57 NEJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 NEJ has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LE57 NEJ 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 NEJ find?
LE57 NEJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 1 more.

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