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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 NKRMOT history

LE57 NKR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 130,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2026.

LE57 NKR grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,934 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,424 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 NKR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 NKR was last recorded at 130,934 miles on 14 Jan 2026, 2,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,587 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,347 miles
Average per year
7,424 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,934 miles
  • 2025 – 128,587 miles
  • 2024 – 126,331 miles
  • 2023 – 123,948 miles
  • 2022 – 121,357 miles
  • 2021 – 119,373 miles
  • 2020 – 116,136 miles
  • 2019 – 112,143 miles
  • 2018 – 108,099 miles
  • 2017 – 103,819 miles
  • 2016 – 99,420 miles
  • 2015 – 95,514 miles
  • 2014 – 76,396 miles
  • 2013 – 58,172 miles
  • 2012 – 38,633 miles
  • 2011 – 19,909 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,934 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

Full MOT history

20 tests since 31 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,934 miles (+2,347)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,934 miles
    Test number
    936025294642
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass128,587 miles (+2,256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    128,587 miles
    Test number
    509003447435
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass126,331 miles (+2,383)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    126,331 miles
    Test number
    996962018460
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass123,948 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    123,948 miles
    Test number
    197595893516
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail123,943 miles (+2,586)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,943 miles
    Test number
    717467413071
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass121,357 miles (+1,984)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    121,357 miles
    Test number
    209801340887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass119,373 miles (+3,237)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    119,373 miles
    Test number
    781147109903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass116,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    116,136 miles
    Test number
    240807354511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,132 miles (+3,989)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,132 miles
    Test number
    785567704995
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass112,143 miles (+4,044)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    112,143 miles
    Test number
    644049625381
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass108,099 miles (+4,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    108,099 miles
    Test number
    555169746259
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass103,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    103,819 miles
    Test number
    466357314735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,819 miles (+4,399)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,819 miles
    Test number
    936960237142
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
  14. Pass99,420 miles (+3,906)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    99,420 miles
    Test number
    505971012318
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brakes binding slightly
  15. Pass95,514 miles (+19,118)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,514 miles
    Test number
    596659415026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,396 miles (+18,224)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    76,396 miles
    Test number
    426604724050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass58,172 miles (+19,539)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,172 miles
    Test number
    408585123077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,633 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    38,633 miles
    Test number
    488517522053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Fail38,609 miles (+18,700)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,609 miles
    Test number
    678257422087
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass19,909 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,909 miles
    Test number
    228921131018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 NKR

Does LE57 NKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 NKR is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 NKR?
The MOT on LE57 NKR is valid until 31 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 NKR done?
LE57 NKR was recorded at 130,934 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2026, an average of 7,424 miles a year.
Has LE57 NKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 NKR has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LE57 NKR 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 NKR find?
LE57 NKR passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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