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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.

LS57 FJE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass247,207 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass137,844 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    137,844 miles
    Test number
    715409098773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass129,002 miles (+5,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,002 miles
    Test number
    250694888334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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)
  19. 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.
  20. 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.
  21. 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
  22. 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.
  23. Pass32,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    32,450 miles
    Test number
    401538620410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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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