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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LB51 YGUMOT history

LB51 YGU is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
88,021 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 YGU
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 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 YGU was last recorded at 88,021 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 1,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,662 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,359 miles
Average per year
3,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,021 miles
  • 2025 – 86,662 miles
  • 2024 – 84,880 miles
  • 2023 – 82,803 miles
  • 2022 – 79,936 miles
  • 2021 – 77,053 miles
  • 2020 – 73,332 miles
  • 2019 – 70,942 miles
  • 2018 – 67,975 miles
  • 2017 – 64,233 miles
  • 2016 – 60,768 miles
  • 2015 – 59,378 miles
  • 2014 – 57,146 miles
  • 2013 – 52,942 miles
  • 2012 – 47,358 miles
  • 2011 – 43,164 miles
  • 2010 – 37,748 miles
  • 2009 – 32,204 miles
  • 2008 – 26,102 miles
  • 2007 – 22,180 miles
  • 2006 – 18,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,021 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.

  • Service Brake Pedal Has Travel - Some Reserve Left

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,021 miles (+1,359)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    88,021 miles
    Test number
    731421710084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass86,662 miles (+1,782)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    86,662 miles
    Test number
    572921919502

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,880 miles (+2,077)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    84,880 miles
    Test number
    479948930492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass82,803 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    82,803 miles
    Test number
    728309812930
    • AdvisoryService Brake Pedal Has Travel - Some Reserve Left

  5. Fail82,789 miles (+2,853)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,789 miles
    Test number
    694580553960
    • MajorOffside Rear Fuel system component leaking Leaking Around Fuel Filter Area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox Around Driveshaft Input (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService Brake Pedal Has Travel - Some Reserve Left

  6. Pass79,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    79,936 miles
    Test number
    938398846703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail79,936 miles (+2,883)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,936 miles
    Test number
    984340416209
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass77,053 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    572059543747

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail77,053 miles (+3,721)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,053 miles
    Test number
    149296458754
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass73,332 miles (+2,390)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    73,332 miles
    Test number
    236741376812
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak Radiator
    • AdvisoryFront Drive belt worn, but not excessively Aux' belt worn and cracking (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass70,942 miles (+2,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    700357296362
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Just before rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass67,975 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    67,975 miles
    Test number
    123221571260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail67,974 miles (+3,741)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,974 miles
    Test number
    415787917825
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass64,233 miles (+3,465)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    64,233 miles
    Test number
    964332263527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,768 miles (+1,390)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,768 miles
    Test number
    704767733044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass59,378 miles (+2,232)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    59,378 miles
    Test number
    879379030673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,146 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,146 miles
    Test number
    369176244390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,942 miles (+5,584)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    52,942 miles
    Test number
    198304243336
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot weeping,oil leak,brake ferrules corroding

  19. Pass47,358 miles (+4,194)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    47,358 miles
    Test number
    498429442451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass43,164 miles (+5,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    43,164 miles
    Test number
    938957551394
    • 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)

  21. Pass37,748 miles (+5,544)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    37,748 miles
    Test number
    661737950376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,204 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    32,204 miles
    Test number
    660079849308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,204 miles (+6,102)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,204 miles
    Test number
    624309349334
    • 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn lower on outer edge

  24. Pass26,102 miles (+3,922)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,102 miles
    Test number
    271440948300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,180 miles (+4,065)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    22,180 miles
    Test number
    353261257325
    • NoteFront brake pads half worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly

  26. Pass18,115 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    18,115 miles
    Test number
    442025356474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass12,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,805 miles
    Test number
    124793406479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 YGU

Does LB51 YGU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 YGU is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 YGU?
The MOT on LB51 YGU is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 YGU done?
LB51 YGU was recorded at 88,021 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 3,654 miles a year.
Has LB51 YGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 YGU has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LB51 YGU 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 YGU find?
LB51 YGU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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