Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LE57 NKUMOT history
LE57 NKU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,924 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 148,924 mi
- At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,904 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 NKU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 25 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 NKU was last recorded at 148,924 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Nov 2024: 146,674 miles, lower than 147,374 miles on 22 Nov 2023.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 148,924 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,904 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 148,924 miles
- 2024 – 146,674 miles
- 2023 – 147,374 miles
- 2022 – 141,344 miles
- 2021 – 138,161 miles
- 2020 – 136,251 miles
- 2019 – 130,832 miles
- 2018 – 121,302 miles
- 2017 – 97,563 miles
- 2016 – 88,695 miles
- 2015 – 82,677 miles
- 2014 – 78,311 miles
- 2013 – 61,216 miles
- 2012 – 42,813 miles
- 2011 – 31,739 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass148,924 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damagedRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear axle corrodedRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 27 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass148,924 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 148,924 miles
- Test number
- 446173063620
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Fail148,924 miles (+2,250)2 dangerous8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,924 miles
- Test number
- 593908734060
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cut in tread cords exposed (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
Pass146,674 miles (-700)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 146,674 miles
- Test number
- 289373140733
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wall cut close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle corroded
- AdvisoryUneven rear tyre wear
Pass147,374 miles (+2,003)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 147,374 miles
- Test number
- 294021015680
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged
Fail145,371 miles (+4,027)6 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,371 miles
- Test number
- 417734272470
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has a nail in it (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged
Pass141,344 miles (+3,183)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 141,344 miles
- Test number
- 876023066107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,161 miles (+1,910)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 138,161 miles
- Test number
- 755011619593
- MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of n/s and o/s front inners (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass136,251 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 136,251 miles
- Test number
- 179609319092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp assy damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,251 miles (+5,419)7 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,251 miles
- Test number
- 545152094467
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp assy damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass130,832 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 130,832 miles
- Test number
- 640580418556
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail130,832 miles (+9,530)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,832 miles
- Test number
- 145311829305
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass121,302 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 121,302 miles
- Test number
- 320986738738
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,302 miles (+23,739)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,302 miles
- Test number
- 391751516772
- Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass97,563 miles (+8,868)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 97,563 miles
- Test number
- 659582650419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,695 miles (+6,018)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 88,695 miles
- Test number
- 335669634346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,677 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,677 miles
- Test number
- 846157615171
- Repaired at testFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Pass82,677 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 82,677 miles
- Test number
- 936797415188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,311 miles (+17,095)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 78,311 miles
- Test number
- 548876394259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,216 miles (+7,019)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 61,216 miles
- Test number
- 568368283203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,197 miles (+11,384)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 54,197 miles
- Test number
- 835466213044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,813 miles (+11,074)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 42,813 miles
- Test number
- 366649812054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,739 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 31,739 miles
- Test number
- 407367821033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LE57 NKU
- Does LE57 NKU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 NKU is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 NKU?
- The MOT on LE57 NKU is valid until 29 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 NKU done?
- LE57 NKU was recorded at 148,924 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 7,904 miles a year.
- Has LE57 NKU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 NKU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LE57 NKU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Nov 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LE57 NKU find?
- LE57 NKU passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside rear lamp damaged, and 3 more.
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