
Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2007 · 1,390 cc
LS57 FJEMOT history
LS57 FJE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 23 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 247,207 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 247,207 mi
- At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 16 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 14,010 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS57 FJE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,390 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2007
- First used
- 29 Nov 2007
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS57 FJE was last recorded at 247,207 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 25,843 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,364 miles · 14 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 25,843 miles
- Average per year
- 14,010 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 247,207 miles
- 2025 – 221,364 miles
- 2023 – 192,143 miles
- 2022 – 137,844 miles
- 2020 – 132,974 miles
- 2019 – 129,002 miles
- 2018 – 123,472 miles
- 2017 – 118,253 miles
- 2016 – 111,648 miles
- 2015 – 97,820 miles
- 2014 – 84,691 miles
- 2013 – 70,243 miles
- 2012 – 57,754 miles
- 2011 – 44,953 miles
- 2010 – 32,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear axle surface corrosion
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.
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
24 tests since 24 Nov 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass247,207 miles (+25,843)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 247,207 miles
- Test number
- 241983999589
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle surface corrosion
Pass221,364 miles (+29,221)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 221,364 miles
- Test number
- 672314016187
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass192,143 miles (+33,014)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 192,143 miles
- Test number
- 959853002793
- MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass159,129 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 159,129 miles
- Test number
- 447654272290
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,129 miles2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,129 miles
- Test number
- 766562106157
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail159,126 miles (+21,282)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,126 miles
- Test number
- 124674089700
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass137,844 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 137,844 miles
- Test number
- 715409098773
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,836 miles (+4,862)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,836 miles
- Test number
- 193611258059
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing (10.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,974 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 132,974 miles
- Test number
- 600589997687
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail132,969 miles (+3,967)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,969 miles
- Test number
- 924106828796
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass129,002 miles (+5,530)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 129,002 miles
- Test number
- 250694888334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,472 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 123,472 miles
- Test number
- 522313890463
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail123,472 miles (+5,219)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,472 miles
- Test number
- 716661529427
- MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass118,253 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 118,253 miles
- Test number
- 853024762829
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail118,253 miles (+6,605)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,253 miles
- Test number
- 782100770996
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass111,648 miles (+13,828)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 111,648 miles
- Test number
- 897226050432
- AdvisoryUnder trays & covers obscuring some components
Pass97,820 miles (+13,129)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 97,820 miles
- Test number
- 268467583067
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 91v 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryUnder trays & covers obscuring some components
Pass84,691 miles (+14,448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 84,691 miles
- Test number
- 416258204439
- 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)
Pass70,243 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 70,243 miles
- Test number
- 407842833485
- NoteOffside rear tyre badly cracked on shoulder advise replacement.nearside rear brake pads starting to wear low.
Fail70,243 miles (+12,489)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,243 miles
- Test number
- 597952033328
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteOffside rear tyre badly cracked on shoulder advise replacement.nearside rear brake pads starting to wear low.
Pass57,754 miles (+12,801)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 57,754 miles
- Test number
- 439097122351
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBonnet safety catch stiff
- NoteLight oil seap sump area
Pass44,953 miles (+12,503)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 44,953 miles
- Test number
- 517838021380
- NoteOffside front tyre staring to get low. wearing more on inside edge.
Pass32,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 32,450 miles
- Test number
- 401538620410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,450 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,450 miles
- Test number
- 761678720305
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Questions about LS57 FJE
- Does LS57 FJE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS57 FJE is valid until 23 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS57 FJE?
- The MOT on LS57 FJE is valid until 23 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS57 FJE done?
- LS57 FJE was recorded at 247,207 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 14,010 miles a year.
- Has LS57 FJE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS57 FJE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LS57 FJE 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 LS57 FJE find?
- LS57 FJE passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output, and 2 more.
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