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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LB51 OTJMOT history

LB51 OTJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 116,014 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Mar 2027
Mileage
116,014 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OTJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OTJ was last recorded at 116,014 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 4,983 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,031 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,983 miles
Average per year
3,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,014 miles
  • 2025 – 111,031 miles
  • 2024 – 107,487 miles
  • 2023 – 103,553 miles
  • 2021 – 103,199 miles
  • 2020 – 101,733 miles
  • 2019 – 99,322 miles
  • 2018 – 97,399 miles
  • 2017 – 95,859 miles
  • 2016 – 94,490 miles
  • 2015 – 93,171 miles
  • 2014 – 91,927 miles
  • 2013 – 87,023 miles
  • 2012 – 85,073 miles
  • 2010 – 81,166 miles
  • 2009 – 77,829 miles
  • 2008 – 75,914 miles
  • 2007 – 70,576 miles
  • 2006 – 63,681 miles
  • 2005 – 49,711 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,014 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Offside handbrake outer sleeve damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 11 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,014 miles (+4,983)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    116,014 miles
    Test number
    206861551178
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass111,031 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    111,031 miles
    Test number
    699319946873
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod

  3. Fail111,031 miles (+3,544)1 repaired2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,031 miles
    Test number
    799365627697
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner track rod

  4. Pass107,487 miles (+3,934)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    107,487 miles
    Test number
    533881036968
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt PERISHED (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass103,553 miles (+354)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    103,553 miles
    Test number
    373634572659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass103,199 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    103,199 miles
    Test number
    797621810542
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable has damage

  7. Fail103,199 miles (+1,466)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,199 miles
    Test number
    210272614421
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable has damage

  8. Pass101,733 miles (+2,411)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    101,733 miles
    Test number
    889434430661
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake outer sleeve damaged
    • AdvisoryParking Brake has no reserve travel

  9. Pass99,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    99,322 miles
    Test number
    552057168315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake outer sleeve damaged

  10. Fail99,321 miles (+1,922)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,321 miles
    Test number
    682548521274
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake outer sleeve damaged

  11. Pass97,399 miles (+1,540)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    97,399 miles
    Test number
    440485123395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass95,859 miles (+1,369)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    95,859 miles
    Test number
    880025216121
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner steering rack joint has play

  13. Pass94,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    719819771761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,490 miles (+1,319)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,490 miles
    Test number
    160968711056
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  15. Pass93,171 miles (+1,244)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,171 miles
    Test number
    389774405263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass91,927 miles (+4,904)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    91,927 miles
    Test number
    247614404224
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass87,023 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    87,023 miles
    Test number
    326105683101
    • NoteNs inner rack joint has play

  18. Fail87,021 miles (+1,948)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,021 miles
    Test number
    218885583471
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteNs inner rack joint has play

  19. Pass85,073 miles (+3,907)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    85,073 miles
    Test number
    495352772181
    • NoteSlight play n/s inner rack joint

  20. Pass81,166 miles (+3,337)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    81,166 miles
    Test number
    144786420378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass77,829 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    441997029333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail77,829 miles (+1,915)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,829 miles
    Test number
    782327729317
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass75,914 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,914 miles
    Test number
    323359808368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,901 miles (+5,325)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,901 miles
    Test number
    400355408393
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass70,576 miles (+6,895)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    70,576 miles
    Test number
    850153727370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,681 miles (+13,970)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,681 miles
    Test number
    424860426387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    49,711 miles
    Test number
    314445315387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OTJ

Does LB51 OTJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 OTJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OTJ?
The MOT on LB51 OTJ is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 OTJ done?
LB51 OTJ was recorded at 116,014 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,261 miles a year.
Has LB51 OTJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OTJ has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 OTJ 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 OTJ find?
LB51 OTJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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