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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LB51 WEHMOT history

LB51 WEH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 201,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2024
Mileage
201,362 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 WEH
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
28 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 WEH was last recorded at 201,362 miles on 6 Nov 2023, 2,532 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Nov 2022: 198,830 miles, lower than 276,912 miles on 29 Oct 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
198,830 miles · 4 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,532 miles
Average per year
7,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 201,362 miles
  • 2022 – 198,830 miles
  • 2021 – 276,912 miles
  • 2020 – 193,062 miles
  • 2019 – 190,040 miles
  • 2018 – 187,205 miles
  • 2017 – 183,639 miles
  • 2016 – 178,666 miles
  • 2015 – 173,482 miles
  • 2014 – 166,005 miles
  • 2013 – 158,657 miles
  • 2012 – 149,810 miles
  • 2011 – 139,707 miles
  • 2010 – 127,730 miles
  • 2009 – 114,853 miles
  • 2008 – 103,466 miles
  • 2007 – 90,432 miles
  • 2006 – 76,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,362 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,362 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    201,362 miles
    Test number
    911594270361
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail201,360 miles (+2,530)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,360 miles
    Test number
    369714939164
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass198,830 miles (-78,082)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    198,830 miles
    Test number
    918423341643

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass276,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    276,912 miles
    Test number
    980173545965

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail276,912 miles (+83,850)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,912 miles
    Test number
    731823995511
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass193,062 miles (+3,022)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,062 miles
    Test number
    766732088012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass190,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    190,040 miles
    Test number
    703335933394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail190,040 miles (+2,835)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,040 miles
    Test number
    333417558320
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass187,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    187,205 miles
    Test number
    584642804281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail187,205 miles (+3,566)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,205 miles
    Test number
    553561627909
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  11. Pass183,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    183,639 miles
    Test number
    413583319948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail183,639 miles (+4,973)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,639 miles
    Test number
    657838592403
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWheel bolt(s) missing 1 on each corner (4.2.A.1e)
  13. Pass178,666 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    178,666 miles
    Test number
    618449868354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Fail178,641 miles (+5,159)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,641 miles
    Test number
    636868442144
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Pass173,482 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    173,482 miles
    Test number
    307136841760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail173,460 miles (+7,455)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,460 miles
    Test number
    215881626205
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass166,005 miles (+7,348)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    166,005 miles
    Test number
    357084214374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  18. Pass158,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    158,657 miles
    Test number
    629343383276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail158,653 miles (+8,843)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,653 miles
    Test number
    106033583214
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  20. Pass149,810 miles (+10,103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    149,810 miles
    Test number
    625492192268
    • 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Pass139,707 miles (+11,977)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    139,707 miles
    Test number
    558788001356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass127,730 miles (+12,877)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    127,730 miles
    Test number
    263485000316
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  23. Pass114,853 miles (+11,387)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    114,853 miles
    Test number
    933123909391
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  24. Pass103,466 miles (+13,034)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    103,466 miles
    Test number
    912570418391
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  25. Pass90,432 miles (+13,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    90,432 miles
    Test number
    631373727313
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
  26. Pass76,548 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    76,548 miles
    Test number
    382916126370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,452 miles3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,452 miles
    Test number
    514284126391
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Questions about LB51 WEH

Does LB51 WEH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 WEH expired on 5 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 WEH?
The MOT on LB51 WEH expired on 5 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 WEH done?
LB51 WEH was recorded at 201,362 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2023, an average of 7,365 miles a year.
Has LB51 WEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 WEH has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 WEH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 WEH find?
LB51 WEH passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 osr / nsr.

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