Volkswagen Golf
Grey · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LB51 DFFMOT history
LB51 DFF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 133,665 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 133,665 mi
- At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 19 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,876 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 DFF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 DFF was last recorded at 133,665 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 5,549 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 128,116 miles · 8 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 5,549 miles
- Average per year
- 4,876 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 133,665 miles
- 2024 – 128,116 miles
- 2023 – 123,110 miles
- 2022 – 118,985 miles
- 2021 – 114,447 miles
- 2020 – 110,120 miles
- 2019 – 105,358 miles
- 2018 – 103,739 miles
- 2017 – 102,890 miles
- 2016 – 101,370 miles
- 2014 – 95,392 miles
- 2013 – 89,177 miles
- 2012 – 82,587 miles
- 2011 – 76,074 miles
- 2010 – 69,646 miles
- 2009 – 63,301 miles
- 2008 – 56,164 miles
- 2007 – 47,190 miles
- 2006 – 40,868 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,665 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (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 Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
21 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,665 miles (+5,549)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 133,665 miles
- Test number
- 453131378586
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass128,116 miles (+5,006)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 128,116 miles
- Test number
- 853423189953
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass123,110 miles (+4,125)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 123,110 miles
- Test number
- 525746444674
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear handbrake low
Pass118,985 miles (+4,538)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 118,985 miles
- Test number
- 589724607039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,447 miles (+4,327)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 114,447 miles
- Test number
- 919754954216
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass110,120 miles (+4,762)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 110,120 miles
- Test number
- 440194994556
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass105,358 miles (+1,619)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 105,358 miles
- Test number
- 101309772208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,739 miles (+849)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 103,739 miles
- Test number
- 619566051223
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass102,890 miles (+1,520)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 102,890 miles
- Test number
- 982140676894
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,370 miles (+5,978)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 101,370 miles
- Test number
- 646586659254
- 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)
Pass95,392 miles (+6,215)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 95,392 miles
- Test number
- 837801254332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,177 miles (+6,590)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 89,177 miles
- Test number
- 169486493217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,587 miles (+6,513)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 82,587 miles
- Test number
- 467311422347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,074 miles (+6,428)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 76,074 miles
- Test number
- 456981001464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,646 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 69,646 miles
- Test number
- 940551300311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,646 miles (+6,345)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,646 miles
- Test number
- 501461100398
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass63,301 miles (+7,137)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 63,301 miles
- Test number
- 271182509346
- NoteO/s/f inner drive shaft geater leaking
Pass56,164 miles (+8,974)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 56,164 miles
- Test number
- 311688808362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,190 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,190 miles
- Test number
- 413053197294
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass47,190 miles (+6,322)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 47,190 miles
- Test number
- 734913797224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,868 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 40,868 miles
- Test number
- 704572696242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 DFF
- Does LB51 DFF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 DFF is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 DFF?
- The MOT on LB51 DFF is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 DFF done?
- LB51 DFF was recorded at 133,665 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 4,876 miles a year.
- Has LB51 DFF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 DFF has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2010.
- Has the mileage on LB51 DFF 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 LB51 DFF find?
- LB51 DFF passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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