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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LB51 OTVMOT history

LB51 OTV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,369 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OTV
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
20 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OTV was last recorded at 134,369 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 207 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,162 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
207 miles
Average per year
5,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,369 miles
  • 2024 – 130,519 miles
  • 2023 – 125,498 miles
  • 2022 – 121,198 miles
  • 2021 – 117,446 miles
  • 2020 – 113,881 miles
  • 2019 – 108,826 miles
  • 2018 – 104,826 miles
  • 2017 – 99,058 miles
  • 2016 – 94,268 miles
  • 2015 – 88,410 miles
  • 2014 – 84,708 miles
  • 2013 – 81,603 miles
  • 2012 – 72,715 miles
  • 2011 – 62,153 miles
  • 2010 – 53,474 miles
  • 2009 – 47,329 miles
  • 2008 – 41,544 miles
  • 2007 – 36,809 miles
  • 2006 – 31,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,369 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,369 miles (+207)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,369 miles
    Test number
    556641770568
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail134,162 miles (+3,643)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,162 miles
    Test number
    886277585527
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at markers (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  3. Pass130,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,519 miles
    Test number
    921851003096
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail130,519 miles (+5,021)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,519 miles
    Test number
    565865909692
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass125,498 miles (+4,300)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    125,498 miles
    Test number
    802520285394
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass121,198 miles (+26)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,198 miles
    Test number
    996503599986
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail121,172 miles (+3,726)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,172 miles
    Test number
    948993894340
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner rack ball joint excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge on the limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass117,446 miles (+3,565)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    117,446 miles
    Test number
    165024806006
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,881 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    113,881 miles
    Test number
    781052799709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass108,826 miles (+4,000)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    108,826 miles
    Test number
    699907021708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass104,826 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    104,826 miles
    Test number
    956643249327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail104,811 miles (+5,753)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,811 miles
    Test number
    789599221464
    • DangerousSmell of petrol under bonnet
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass99,058 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    339801053749
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail99,058 miles (+4,790)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,058 miles
    Test number
    879722070969
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass94,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    94,268 miles
    Test number
    372842481852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail94,268 miles (+5,858)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,268 miles
    Test number
    523021371383
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass88,410 miles (+3,702)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    88,410 miles
    Test number
    963660975942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass84,708 miles (+3,105)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    84,708 miles
    Test number
    799237914377
    • 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)

  19. Pass81,603 miles (+8,888)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    81,603 miles
    Test number
    147447313385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,715 miles (+10,562)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    72,715 miles
    Test number
    488919812491
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  21. Pass62,153 miles (+8,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    62,153 miles
    Test number
    687230821368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  22. Pass53,474 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,474 miles
    Test number
    183688700311
    • 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)

  23. Fail53,474 miles (+6,145)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,474 miles
    Test number
    922157800381
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  24. Pass47,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,329 miles
    Test number
    783046689258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,329 miles (+5,785)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,329 miles
    Test number
    281705589205
    • FailureCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass41,544 miles (+4,735)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    41,544 miles
    Test number
    132659208394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass36,809 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,809 miles
    Test number
    570920317307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass31,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,691 miles
    Test number
    152006806332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OTV

Does LB51 OTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 OTV is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OTV?
The MOT on LB51 OTV is valid until 13 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 OTV done?
LB51 OTV was recorded at 134,369 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 5,395 miles a year.
Has LB51 OTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OTV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 OTV 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 OTV find?
LB51 OTV passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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