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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

LB51 WDVMOT history

LB51 WDV is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,540 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Dec 2026
Mileage
181,540 mi
At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,065 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 WDV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 WDV was last recorded at 181,540 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,531 miles · 22 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
7,065 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,540 miles
  • 2024 – 174,269 miles
  • 2023 – 167,432 miles
  • 2020 – 160,760 miles
  • 2019 – 158,622 miles
  • 2018 – 152,415 miles
  • 2017 – 145,829 miles
  • 2015 – 131,490 miles
  • 2014 – 118,122 miles
  • 2013 – 100,882 miles
  • 2012 – 96,560 miles
  • 2011 – 91,681 miles
  • 2009 – 90,130 miles
  • 2008 – 84,640 miles
  • 2007 – 69,413 miles
  • 2006 – 54,692 miles
  • 2005 – 39,613 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,540 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2014

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,540 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    181,540 miles
    Test number
    287883070511

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail181,531 miles (+7,262)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,531 miles
    Test number
    335256408110
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    639301813642

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail174,269 miles (+6,837)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,269 miles
    Test number
    376244364322
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,432 miles (+6,672)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,432 miles
    Test number
    784033571398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,760 miles (+2,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    160,760 miles
    Test number
    137945495654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass158,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,622 miles
    Test number
    560591401371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail158,622 miles (+6,207)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,622 miles
    Test number
    769649928275
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass152,415 miles (+6,586)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    152,415 miles
    Test number
    640132855824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass145,829 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    145,829 miles
    Test number
    793634386520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,816 miles (+14,326)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,816 miles
    Test number
    589056417933
    • FailureNearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass131,490 miles (+13,368)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    131,490 miles
    Test number
    675504678015
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass118,122 miles (+17,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,122 miles
    Test number
    926746304162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

  14. Pass100,882 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    100,882 miles
    Test number
    827755113179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,560 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    338016812150
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail96,560 miles (+4,879)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    466106912197
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake imbalance of 21%

  17. Pass91,681 miles (+3)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    91,681 miles
    Test number
    206486711140
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.

  18. Fail91,678 miles (+1,548)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,678 miles
    Test number
    688381911188
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (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)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.

  19. Pass90,130 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    90,130 miles
    Test number
    461950129447
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail90,086 miles (+5,446)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,086 miles
    Test number
    791776719347
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass84,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    84,640 miles
    Test number
    203765528354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,640 miles (+15,227)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,640 miles
    Test number
    531862328323
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass69,413 miles (+14,721)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,413 miles
    Test number
    553023917319
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass54,692 miles (+15,079)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,692 miles
    Test number
    684910926357
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake inbalance on limit

  25. Pass39,613 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    39,613 miles
    Test number
    253215325381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 WDV

Does LB51 WDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 WDV is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB51 WDV?
The MOT on LB51 WDV is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 WDV done?
LB51 WDV was recorded at 181,540 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 7,065 miles a year.
Has LB51 WDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 WDV has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LB51 WDV 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 WDV find?
LB51 WDV passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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