Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc
LB51 YFUMOT history
LB51 YFU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 55,242 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 55,242 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,007 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LB51 YFU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 7 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LB51 YFU was last recorded at 55,242 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 2,486 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 52,756 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,486 miles
- Average per year
- 2,007 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 55,242 miles
- 2025 – 52,756 miles
- 2024 – 50,297 miles
- 2023 – 45,528 miles
- 2022 – 41,599 miles
- 2020 – 41,418 miles
- 2019 – 40,806 miles
- 2018 – 40,048 miles
- 2017 – 39,209 miles
- 2016 – 38,298 miles
- 2015 – 37,207 miles
- 2014 – 35,828 miles
- 2013 – 34,170 miles
- 2012 – 32,159 miles
- 2011 – 30,213 miles
- 2010 – 28,222 miles
- 2009 – 25,667 miles
- 2008 – 22,712 miles
- 2007 – 19,006 miles
- 2006 – 14,950 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass55,242 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass55,242 miles (+2,486)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 55,242 miles
- Test number
- 530972742722
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass52,756 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 52,756 miles
- Test number
- 541489446216
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail52,756 miles (+2,459)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,756 miles
- Test number
- 606144726161
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 80 14 88T (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass50,297 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 50,297 miles
- Test number
- 486939097175
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail50,297 miles (+4,769)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,297 miles
- Test number
- 849079680942
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass45,528 miles (+30)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 45,528 miles
- Test number
- 151406992676
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail45,498 miles (+3,899)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,498 miles
- Test number
- 643052462268
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass41,599 miles (+181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 41,599 miles
- Test number
- 751708837299
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass41,418 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 41,418 miles
- Test number
- 258085696513
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail41,418 miles (+612)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,418 miles
- Test number
- 814343937086
- Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass40,806 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 40,806 miles
- Test number
- 903058830671
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail40,806 miles (+758)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,806 miles
- Test number
- 179361495690
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Pass40,048 miles (+839)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 40,048 miles
- Test number
- 847336193426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,209 miles (+911)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 39,209 miles
- Test number
- 866453655073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass38,298 miles (+1,091)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 38,298 miles
- Test number
- 656714662461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,207 miles (+1,379)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 37,207 miles
- Test number
- 539561025066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,828 miles (+1,658)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 35,828 miles
- Test number
- 395910124022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,170 miles (+2,011)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 34,170 miles
- Test number
- 499936623058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,159 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 32,159 miles
- Test number
- 116883722022
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail32,159 miles (+1,946)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,159 miles
- Test number
- 159043522452
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass30,213 miles (+1,991)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 30,213 miles
- Test number
- 257428921079
- 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)
Pass28,222 miles (+2,555)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 28,222 miles
- Test number
- 174115320062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,667 miles (+2,955)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 25,667 miles
- Test number
- 112623929056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,712 miles (+3,706)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 22,712 miles
- Test number
- 522335528023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,006 miles (+4,056)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 19,006 miles
- Test number
- 704477227077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,950 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 14,950 miles
- Test number
- 111860826032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LB51 YFU
- Does LB51 YFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 YFU is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LB51 YFU?
- The MOT on LB51 YFU is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LB51 YFU done?
- LB51 YFU was recorded at 55,242 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 2,007 miles a year.
- Has LB51 YFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LB51 YFU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on LB51 YFU 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 YFU find?
- LB51 YFU passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.
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