Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,968 cc
LL57 AYMMOT history
LL57 AYM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Feb 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 155,831 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 155,831 mi
- At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL57 AYM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 15 Feb 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL57 AYM was last recorded at 155,831 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 5,364 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 150,467 miles · 9 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,364 miles
- Average per year
- 7,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,831 miles
- 2024 – 150,467 miles
- 2023 – 144,598 miles
- 2022 – 139,263 miles
- 2021 – 131,141 miles
- 2020 – 117,331 miles
- 2019 – 108,100 miles
- 2018 – 91,765 miles
- 2017 – 79,659 miles
- 2016 – 72,377 miles
- 2015 – 66,478 miles
- 2014 – 66,462 miles
- 2013 – 60,276 miles
- 2012 – 53,043 miles
- 2011 – 45,296 miles
- 2010 – 37,971 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,831 miles
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on middle section due to clamp being defective
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside tyres have damaged sidewalls
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 3mm and worn on inner edge also glass in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
22 tests since 10 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,831 miles (+5,364)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 155,831 miles
- Test number
- 202093395605
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass150,467 miles (+81)2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 150,467 miles
- Test number
- 362043682820
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on middle section due to clamp being defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside tyres have damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 3mm and worn on inner edge also glass in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion around where rear trailing arms mount to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail150,386 miles (+5,788)2 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,386 miles
- Test number
- 187610109498
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking on middle section due to clamp being defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside tyres have damaged sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre reading 3mm and worn on inner edge also glass in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion around where rear trailing arms mount to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass144,598 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 144,598 miles
- Test number
- 364179799452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,598 miles (+5,335)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,598 miles
- Test number
- 944731719252
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Pass139,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 139,263 miles
- Test number
- 456823901235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,263 miles (+8,122)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,263 miles
- Test number
- 835633238368
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Pass131,141 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 131,141 miles
- Test number
- 813963490872
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail131,135 miles (+13,804)12 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,135 miles
- Test number
- 829020318443
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front registration plate incorrect character script for number (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front registration plate incorrect character spacing (0.1 (d))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- 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 fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear registration plate incorrect character script for number (0.1 (d))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Rear registration plate incorrect character spacing (0.1 (d))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag warning lamp illuminated, "Airbag failure" warning message on dashboard (7.1.6 (a))
- Advisory"Airbag failure" warning message on dashboard
- AdvisoryEngine oil on minimum indicated level on dip stick
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Front service brake effort low, advise investigation (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Under bonnet release catch seized
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively NSF service brake slight fluctuation (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened NSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOccasional abnormal engine noise, advise investigation
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OSR disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Large imbalance to parking brake effort, OSR low
- AdvisoryOffside Rear OSR seat head rest missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged OSR seatbelt outer casing broken, buckle still functioning acceptably (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass117,331 miles (+9,231)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 117,331 miles
- Test number
- 472514271456
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass108,100 miles (+16,335)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 108,100 miles
- Test number
- 577601464644
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass91,765 miles (+12,106)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 91,765 miles
- Test number
- 927821899623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,659 miles (+130)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 79,659 miles
- Test number
- 138858190674
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,529 miles (+7,152)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,529 miles
- Test number
- 288737799673
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass72,377 miles (+5,899)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 72,377 miles
- Test number
- 256383719516
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,478 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 66,478 miles
- Test number
- 809928965147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,462 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 66,462 miles
- Test number
- 995853764314
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,460 miles (+6,184)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,460 miles
- Test number
- 467327954313
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Pass60,276 miles (+7,233)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 60,276 miles
- Test number
- 987398903378
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass53,043 miles (+7,747)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 53,043 miles
- Test number
- 218370212323
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass45,296 miles (+7,325)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 45,296 miles
- Test number
- 705387901356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,971 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 37,971 miles
- Test number
- 990064410333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL57 AYM
- Does LL57 AYM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL57 AYM is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LL57 AYM?
- The MOT on LL57 AYM is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LL57 AYM done?
- LL57 AYM was recorded at 155,831 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 7,752 miles a year.
- Has LL57 AYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL57 AYM has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL57 AYM 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 LL57 AYM find?
- LL57 AYM passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 8 more.
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