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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 KWNMOT history

LB51 KWN is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 70,615 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
70,615 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,138 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 KWN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 KWN was last recorded at 70,615 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 5,985 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
64,630 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,985 miles
Average per year
3,138 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 70,615 miles
  • 2024 – 64,630 miles
  • 2023 – 57,656 miles
  • 2022 – 51,263 miles
  • 2021 – 45,430 miles
  • 2020 – 36,522 miles
  • 2019 – 29,014 miles
  • 2018 – 25,019 miles
  • 2016 – 22,333 miles
  • 2015 – 21,274 miles
  • 2014 – 20,530 miles
  • 2013 – 19,647 miles
  • 2012 – 18,870 miles
  • 2011 – 17,871 miles
  • 2010 – 16,931 miles
  • 2009 – 15,746 miles
  • 2008 – 14,613 miles
  • 2007 – 12,522 miles
  • 2006 – 11,021 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,615 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    70,615 miles
    Test number
    463119532406
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail70,605 miles (+5,975)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,605 miles
    Test number
    986827541088
    • MajorFront Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Upper Macpherson strut ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,630 miles (+6,974)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    64,630 miles
    Test number
    579563653319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass57,656 miles (+6,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    57,656 miles
    Test number
    833079510550
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass51,263 miles (+5,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,263 miles
    Test number
    182330108358
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass45,430 miles (+8,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    45,430 miles
    Test number
    908464927111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NS & OS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass36,522 miles (+7,508)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    36,522 miles
    Test number
    604044045498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass29,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    694195978309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail29,014 miles (+3,995)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,014 miles
    Test number
    618819365850
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass25,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    25,019 miles
    Test number
    350584217395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail25,019 miles (+2,686)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,019 miles
    Test number
    950049873799
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass22,333 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    22,333 miles
    Test number
    889221701211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass21,274 miles (+744)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    21,274 miles
    Test number
    783111149520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,530 miles (+883)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    20,530 miles
    Test number
    639598004305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass19,647 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    19,647 miles
    Test number
    475307513359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail19,641 miles (+771)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,641 miles
    Test number
    458315413428
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  17. Pass18,870 miles (+999)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    18,870 miles
    Test number
    427312512395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass17,871 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    17,871 miles
    Test number
    359453211384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass16,931 miles (+1,185)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    16,931 miles
    Test number
    433136610311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass15,746 miles (+1,133)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    15,746 miles
    Test number
    321945719384
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass14,613 miles (+2,091)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    14,613 miles
    Test number
    411398818322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,522 miles (+1,501)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    12,522 miles
    Test number
    422433617312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass11,021 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    11,021 miles
    Test number
    482883916339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 KWN

Does LB51 KWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 KWN is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 KWN?
The MOT on LB51 KWN is valid until 9 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 KWN done?
LB51 KWN was recorded at 70,615 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 3,138 miles a year.
Has LB51 KWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 KWN has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 KWN 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 KWN find?
LB51 KWN passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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