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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LB51 OTRMOT history

LB51 OTR is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 198,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
198,470 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OTR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OTR was last recorded at 198,470 miles on 1 Nov 2025, 2,061 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,409 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,061 miles
Average per year
5,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,470 miles
  • 2024 – 196,409 miles
  • 2023 – 193,182 miles
  • 2022 – 190,857 miles
  • 2021 – 187,939 miles
  • 2020 – 185,842 miles
  • 2019 – 182,983 miles
  • 2018 – 178,465 miles
  • 2017 – 172,837 miles
  • 2016 – 168,404 miles
  • 2015 – 163,019 miles
  • 2014 – 154,403 miles
  • 2013 – 150,021 miles
  • 2012 – 143,774 miles
  • 2011 – 135,569 miles
  • 2010 – 126,467 miles
  • 2009 – 116,733 miles
  • 2008 – 110,490 miles
  • 2007 – 104,255 miles
  • 2006 – 91,953 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,470 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory9 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,470 miles (+2,061)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    198,470 miles
    Test number
    250761643901

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,409 miles (+3,227)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    196,409 miles
    Test number
    484559176142
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,182 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    193,182 miles
    Test number
    863159021258
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Fail193,182 miles (+2,325)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,182 miles
    Test number
    700066829273
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner n/s/f (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass190,857 miles (+2,918)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    190,857 miles
    Test number
    755141954322
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  6. Pass187,939 miles (+2,097)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    187,939 miles
    Test number
    914758393227
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear WHEEL BIND
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGearbox oil leak

  7. Pass185,842 miles (+2,859)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    185,842 miles
    Test number
    580954173187
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive UNDER CAR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass182,983 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,983 miles
    Test number
    250632280949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass178,465 miles (+5,628)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    178,465 miles
    Test number
    748153648893
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass172,837 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    172,837 miles
    Test number
    309687962343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail172,834 miles (+4,430)5 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,834 miles
    Test number
    709642642729
    • FailureElectronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass168,404 miles (+5,385)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    168,404 miles
    Test number
    236121588554

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass163,019 miles (+11)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    163,019 miles
    Test number
    157281775463
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted nearside rear
    • AdvisoryEngine management light showing on dash
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine bay

  14. Fail163,008 miles (+8,605)5 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,008 miles
    Test number
    667415440586
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted nearside rear
    • AdvisoryEngine management light showing on dash
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine bay

  15. Pass154,403 miles (+4,382)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    154,403 miles
    Test number
    916352704265
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass150,021 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    150,021 miles
    Test number
    285137623243
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low

  17. Fail150,021 miles (+65)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,021 miles
    Test number
    575277123203
    • Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low

  18. Fail149,956 miles (+6,182)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,956 miles
    Test number
    379514723289
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteVehicle over heated

  19. Pass143,774 miles (+2)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2013
    Odometer
    143,774 miles
    Test number
    318009532133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked around the tread
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  20. Fail143,772 miles (+8,203)3 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,772 miles
    Test number
    536498232150
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteAir bag light is on
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are cracked around the tread
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Pass135,569 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2012
    Odometer
    135,569 miles
    Test number
    377597921189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail135,528 miles (+9,061)4 failures11 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,528 miles
    Test number
    775465821106
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteCoolant fan not working
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront brake discs worn to limit markers
    • NoteSteering rack leaking
    • NoteVacuum pipes leaking
    • NoteWipers worn

  23. Pass126,467 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    126,467 miles
    Test number
    922412300157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail126,392 miles (+9,659)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,392 miles
    Test number
    773037690082
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  25. Pass116,733 miles (+6,243)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    116,733 miles
    Test number
    554191199044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAirbag fault light on

  26. Pass110,490 miles (+6,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    110,490 miles
    Test number
    763893878027
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass104,255 miles (+12,302)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    104,255 miles
    Test number
    192409087004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass91,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    91,953 miles
    Test number
    991990036006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OTR

Does LB51 OTR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 OTR is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OTR?
The MOT on LB51 OTR is valid until 4 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 OTR done?
LB51 OTR was recorded at 198,470 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2025, an average of 5,392 miles a year.
Has LB51 OTR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OTR has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 OTR 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 OTR find?
LB51 OTR passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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