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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 SWZMOT history

LE57 SWZ is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 146,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2025.

LE57 SWZ black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jan 2027
Mileage
146,284 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 SWZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
26 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 SWZ was last recorded at 146,284 miles on 10 Dec 2025, 5,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,711 miles · 2 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,573 miles
Average per year
7,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 146,284 miles
  • 2024 – 140,493 miles
  • 2023 – 134,509 miles
  • 2022 – 129,339 miles
  • 2021 – 123,160 miles
  • 2020 – 116,616 miles
  • 2019 – 108,085 miles
  • 2018 – 94,714 miles
  • 2017 – 82,514 miles
  • 2016 – 72,279 miles
  • 2015 – 60,552 miles
  • 2014 – 49,142 miles
  • 2013 – 41,941 miles
  • 2012 – 41,434 miles
  • 2011 – 37,048 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,284 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Body damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear shock absorber dust covers incomplete

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,284 miles (+5,573)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    146,284 miles
    Test number
    754081618181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass140,711 miles (+218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    140,711 miles
    Test number
    326310341762
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody damage
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers incomplete

  3. Fail140,493 miles (+5,984)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,493 miles
    Test number
    687359374053
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBody damage
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber dust covers incomplete

  4. Pass134,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    134,509 miles
    Test number
    930677924766

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,509 miles (+5,170)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,509 miles
    Test number
    794471345701
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass129,339 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    129,339 miles
    Test number
    633015382692
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail129,339 miles (+6,179)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,339 miles
    Test number
    851474365414
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,160 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    123,160 miles
    Test number
    380102633280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass116,616 miles (+4,092)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    116,616 miles
    Test number
    524149003084
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Mirror glass insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass112,524 miles (+4,439)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    112,524 miles
    Test number
    630929238787
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside repeater lens damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass108,085 miles (+13,371)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    108,085 miles
    Test number
    504570127805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,714 miles (+12,200)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    94,714 miles
    Test number
    610618172400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass82,514 miles (+10,235)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    82,514 miles
    Test number
    664625036394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,279 miles (+11,727)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    385285420920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,552 miles (+11,410)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    60,552 miles
    Test number
    368470985121
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail49,142 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    229248384413
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and cracked in side walls and tread and in genral poor condition

  17. Pass49,142 miles (+7,201)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    49,142 miles
    Test number
    489318984156
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and cracked in side walls and tread and in genral poor condition

  18. Pass41,941 miles (+507)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    41,941 miles
    Test number
    396166743096
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has cuts/splits/perishing in tread area

  19. Pass41,434 miles (+4,386)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    41,434 miles
    Test number
    517446772294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    37,048 miles
    Test number
    855346251047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 SWZ

Does LE57 SWZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 SWZ is valid until 1 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 SWZ?
The MOT on LE57 SWZ is valid until 1 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 SWZ done?
LE57 SWZ was recorded at 146,284 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2025, an average of 7,386 miles a year.
Has LE57 SWZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 SWZ has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LE57 SWZ 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 SWZ find?
LE57 SWZ passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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