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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LE57 SXBMOT history

LE57 SXB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 139,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

LE57 SXB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,889 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE57 SXB
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 Feb 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE57 SXB was last recorded at 139,889 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 7,810 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,079 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
7,810 miles
Average per year
7,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,889 miles
  • 2025 – 132,079 miles
  • 2024 – 125,467 miles
  • 2023 – 117,070 miles
  • 2022 – 110,890 miles
  • 2021 – 105,561 miles
  • 2020 – 102,331 miles
  • 2019 – 94,837 miles
  • 2018 – 87,844 miles
  • 2017 – 80,727 miles
  • 2016 – 72,136 miles
  • 2015 – 62,728 miles
  • 2014 – 54,332 miles
  • 2013 – 45,692 miles
  • 2012 – 36,879 miles
  • 2011 – 29,640 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,889 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Chip windscreen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,889 miles
    Test number
    204010086144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail139,887 miles (+7,808)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,887 miles
    Test number
    236739780375
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

  3. Pass132,079 miles (+6,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    132,079 miles
    Test number
    306444879250
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass125,467 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    125,467 miles
    Test number
    313565230730
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  5. Fail125,467 miles (+8,397)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,467 miles
    Test number
    807310996421
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  6. Pass117,070 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2024
    Odometer
    117,070 miles
    Test number
    582247996091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail117,066 miles (+6,176)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,066 miles
    Test number
    781235940726
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass110,890 miles (+152)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    110,890 miles
    Test number
    241565916726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail110,738 miles (+5,177)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,738 miles
    Test number
    510606421429
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass105,561 miles (+3,230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    105,561 miles
    Test number
    161070271227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass102,331 miles (+7,494)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    472203264943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass94,837 miles (+6,993)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    94,837 miles
    Test number
    824452840362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,844 miles (+7,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    87,844 miles
    Test number
    407650865652
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass80,727 miles (+8,591)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    80,727 miles
    Test number
    208691631671
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChip windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre 2mm inner edge

  15. Pass72,136 miles (+9,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    72,136 miles
    Test number
    829264030686
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChip windscreen
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perished and 2mm inner edge

  16. Pass62,728 miles (+11)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,728 miles
    Test number
    686894185063
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  17. Fail62,717 miles (+8,385)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,717 miles
    Test number
    585663285055
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass54,332 miles (+122)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    54,332 miles
    Test number
    265568084064
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres is cracks,perished and damaged
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside Rear outer Sill is slightly damaged

  19. Fail54,210 miles (+8,518)1 failure4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,210 miles
    Test number
    648764384015
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres is cracks,perished and damaged
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOffside Rear outer Sill is slightly damaged

  20. Pass45,692 miles (+8,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    45,692 miles
    Test number
    719478973018
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass36,879 miles (+7,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,879 miles
    Test number
    165374072407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass29,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    29,640 miles
    Test number
    115303961014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE57 SXB

Does LE57 SXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 SXB is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE57 SXB?
The MOT on LE57 SXB is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE57 SXB done?
LE57 SXB was recorded at 139,889 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 7,304 miles a year.
Has LE57 SXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE57 SXB has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LE57 SXB 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 SXB find?
LE57 SXB passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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