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Grey · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LB51 KVXMOT history

LB51 KVX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2021 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2021
Mileage
143,604 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2021
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,444 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 KVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2021
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB51 KVX was last recorded at 143,604 miles on 11 Nov 2021, 2,296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,308 miles · 13 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
2,296 miles
Average per year
7,444 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 143,604 miles
  • 2020 – 141,308 miles
  • 2019 – 134,707 miles
  • 2018 – 127,293 miles
  • 2017 – 117,595 miles
  • 2016 – 107,436 miles
  • 2015 – 97,731 miles
  • 2013 – 86,097 miles
  • 2012 – 75,806 miles
  • 2011 – 66,991 miles
  • 2010 – 59,202 miles
  • 2009 – 49,933 miles
  • 2008 – 40,408 miles
  • 2007 – 34,312 miles
  • 2006 – 30,544 miles
  • 2005 – 24,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,604 miles
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front and rear subframes heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,604 miles (+2,296)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,604 miles
    Test number
    126200207600
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass141,308 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,308 miles
    Test number
    548883581277
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes heavily undersealed

  3. Fail141,305 miles (+6,598)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,305 miles
    Test number
    428524408696
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear subframes heavily undersealed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass134,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,707 miles
    Test number
    489285319111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail134,707 miles (+7,414)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,707 miles
    Test number
    916671576183
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass127,293 miles (+9,698)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    127,293 miles
    Test number
    945072452002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,595 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    117,595 miles
    Test number
    888126472442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail117,590 miles (+10,154)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,590 miles
    Test number
    944684087635
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering control arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  9. Pass107,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    107,436 miles
    Test number
    955162747646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail107,434 miles (+9,703)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,434 miles
    Test number
    623882095779
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  11. Pass97,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    97,731 miles
    Test number
    486976335087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,731 miles (+11,634)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,731 miles
    Test number
    629536635003
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  13. Pass86,097 miles (+10,291)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    86,097 miles
    Test number
    776983133377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail75,806 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    218618012304
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass75,806 miles (+8,815)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    75,806 miles
    Test number
    405538112434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass66,991 miles (+7,789)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    66,991 miles
    Test number
    138835211358
    • NoteSlight corrosion rear axle beam
    • NoteSlight play in steering column and rack

  17. Pass59,202 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,202 miles
    Test number
    681556720325
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but does not affect readability.

  18. Fail59,202 miles (+9,269)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,202 miles
    Test number
    780386920304
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but does not affect readability.

  19. Pass49,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    492223729415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail49,933 miles (+9,525)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,933 miles
    Test number
    401122429489
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass40,408 miles (+6,096)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    40,408 miles
    Test number
    644679818324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,312 miles (+3,768)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,312 miles
    Test number
    424112407429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,544 miles (+5,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    30,544 miles
    Test number
    442236726484
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass24,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    24,750 miles
    Test number
    994557425369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 KVX

Does LB51 KVX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 KVX expired on 12 Oct 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 KVX?
The MOT on LB51 KVX expired on 12 Oct 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 KVX done?
LB51 KVX was recorded at 143,604 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2021, an average of 7,444 miles a year.
Has LB51 KVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 KVX has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB51 KVX 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 KVX find?
LB51 KVX failed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2021 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear coil spring fractured or broken; nearside stop lamp(s) not working; rear sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened axle, and 2 more.

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