Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
LB51 SWOMOT history
LB51 SWO is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 170,634 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 170,634 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 19 passed · 1 failed
- Per year
- 7,576 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 SWO
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 7 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 SWO was last recorded at 170,634 miles on 27 Aug 2024, 6,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 164,055 miles · 9 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6,579 miles
- Average per year
- 7,576 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 170,634 miles
- 2023 – 164,055 miles
- 2022 – 158,726 miles
- 2021 – 151,946 miles
- 2020 – 147,413 miles
- 2019 – 142,667 miles
- 2018 – 134,754 miles
- 2017 – 124,845 miles
- 2016 – 117,559 miles
- 2015 – 108,779 miles
- 2014 – 100,750 miles
- 2013 – 92,566 miles
- 2012 – 84,748 miles
- 2011 – 74,711 miles
- 2010 – 65,728 miles
- 2009 – 54,581 miles
- 2008 – 44,784 miles
- 2007 – 40,737 miles
- 2006 – 33,878 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass170,634 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,634 miles (+6,579)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 170,634 miles
- Test number
- 520815840379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,055 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 164,055 miles
- Test number
- 472466706594
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/f upper suspension mount has slight play
- AdvisorySlight damage to the n/s/r outer sill not effecting anything else or weakened
Fail164,055 miles (+5,329)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,055 miles
- Test number
- 270190885464
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryN/s/f upper suspension mount has slight play
- AdvisorySlight damage to the n/s/r outer sill not effecting anything else or weakened
Pass158,726 miles (+6,780)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 158,726 miles
- Test number
- 763985785790
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySlight damage to the n/s/r outer sill, not weakened or effecting steering suspension etc
Pass151,946 miles (+4,533)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 151,946 miles
- Test number
- 401269585574
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass147,413 miles (+4,746)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 147,413 miles
- Test number
- 856180595559
- MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass142,667 miles (+7,913)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 142,667 miles
- Test number
- 717610509895
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack drum stick has slight play . not excessive.
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass134,754 miles (+9,909)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 134,754 miles
- Test number
- 936737647781
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryDamage to the n/s/r outer sill not weakened or effecting anything else
- AdvisorySlight play in the n/s steering rod
Pass124,845 miles (+7,286)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 124,845 miles
- Test number
- 380519220666
- AdvisoryN/s/f shock absorber slightly weak, not leaking
- AdvisorySlight damage to the n/s outer sill, not weakened
Pass117,559 miles (+8,780)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 117,559 miles
- Test number
- 445737545653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,779 miles (+8,029)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 108,779 miles
- Test number
- 665323058112
- 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)
Pass100,750 miles (+8,184)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 100,750 miles
- Test number
- 515360724292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,566 miles (+7,818)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 92,566 miles
- Test number
- 995597113243
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteSlight damage to the n/s/r outer sill/arch, not weakened
- NoteSlight play in both rear axle bushes
Pass84,748 miles (+10,037)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 84,748 miles
- Test number
- 557143332218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,711 miles (+8,983)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 74,711 miles
- Test number
- 986627021270
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Pass65,728 miles (+11,147)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 65,728 miles
- Test number
- 413101720243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,581 miles (+9,797)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 54,581 miles
- Test number
- 302356919246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,784 miles (+4,047)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 44,784 miles
- Test number
- 342215448209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,737 miles (+6,859)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 40,737 miles
- Test number
- 374841447471
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 33,878 miles
- Test number
- 361411626475
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 SWO
- Does LB51 SWO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LB51 SWO expired on 31 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 SWO?
- The MOT on LB51 SWO expired on 31 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LB51 SWO done?
- LB51 SWO was recorded at 170,634 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2024, an average of 7,576 miles a year.
- Has LB51 SWO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 SWO has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LB51 SWO 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 SWO find?
- LB51 SWO passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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