Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc
LE57 TUWMOT history
LE57 TUW is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 135,918 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 135,918 mi
- At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,721 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LE57 TUW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 21 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LE57 TUW was last recorded at 135,918 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 3,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 132,492 miles · 28 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,426 miles
- Average per year
- 6,721 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 135,918 miles
- 2024 – 132,492 miles
- 2023 – 130,976 miles
- 2022 – 128,733 miles
- 2021 – 125,198 miles
- 2020 – 121,455 miles
- 2019 – 109,666 miles
- 2018 – 101,065 miles
- 2017 – 94,205 miles
- 2016 – 88,443 miles
- 2015 – 79,277 miles
- 2014 – 67,208 miles
- 2013 – 56,101 miles
- 2012 – 45,391 miles
- 2011 – 37,106 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass135,918 miles
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose secured with tie
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass135,918 miles (+3,426)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 135,918 miles
- Test number
- 678477150524
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose secured with tie
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,492 miles (+1,516)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 132,492 miles
- Test number
- 609531600743
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose secured by a cable tie
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass130,976 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 130,976 miles
- Test number
- 524287484819
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail130,976 miles (+2,243)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,976 miles
- Test number
- 806357634046
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Gearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass128,733 miles (+3,535)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 128,733 miles
- Test number
- 928138229101
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front side repeater lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Pass125,198 miles (+3,743)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 125,198 miles
- Test number
- 965150323280
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Non obligatory mirror damaged cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass121,455 miles (+11,789)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 121,455 miles
- Test number
- 826270314445
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass109,666 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 109,666 miles
- Test number
- 924755335043
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obscuring some components
Fail109,664 miles (+8,599)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,664 miles
- Test number
- 168435192759
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obscuring some components
Pass101,065 miles (+6,860)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 101,065 miles
- Test number
- 356150074236
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
Pass94,205 miles (+5,762)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 94,205 miles
- Test number
- 919731647287
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryEngine management warning lamp staying on indicating a fault
Pass88,443 miles (+9,166)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 88,443 miles
- Test number
- 200099768708
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,277 miles (+12,069)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 79,277 miles
- Test number
- 895678995114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,208 miles (+11,107)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 67,208 miles
- Test number
- 438151314239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,101 miles (+10,710)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 56,101 miles
- Test number
- 589287553174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,391 miles (+75)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 45,391 miles
- Test number
- 457062252124
- NoteSill damage on offside
Fail45,316 miles (+8,210)2 failures1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,316 miles
- Test number
- 817349642114
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteSill damage on offside
Pass37,106 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 37,106 miles
- Test number
- 718009351103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,106 miles (+333)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,106 miles
- Test number
- 699497051116
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass36,773 miles (+811)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 36,773 miles
- Test number
- 967329141062
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Fail35,962 miles10 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,962 miles
- Test number
- 485067011048
- FailureFront Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)
- NoteVehicle has bodywork damage to nearside and front of vehicle, bodywork panels loose but not insecure or protruding
Questions about LE57 TUW
- Does LE57 TUW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE57 TUW is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LE57 TUW?
- The MOT on LE57 TUW is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LE57 TUW done?
- LE57 TUW was recorded at 135,918 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 6,721 miles a year.
- Has LE57 TUW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LE57 TUW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on LE57 TUW 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 TUW find?
- LE57 TUW passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: central front lower gearbox mounting defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake hose secured with tie, and 3 more.
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