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Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB51 YHKMOT history

LB51 YHK is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 107,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Feb 2027
Mileage
107,138 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 YHK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 YHK was last recorded at 107,138 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 5,898 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,240 miles · 19 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,898 miles
Average per year
3,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 107,138 miles
  • 2025 – 101,240 miles
  • 2024 – 95,872 miles
  • 2023 – 93,383 miles
  • 2022 – 91,482 miles
  • 2021 – 89,853 miles
  • 2020 – 86,745 miles
  • 2019 – 83,456 miles
  • 2018 – 80,637 miles
  • 2017 – 76,959 miles
  • 2016 – 73,376 miles
  • 2015 – 70,810 miles
  • 2014 – 66,946 miles
  • 2013 – 63,584 miles
  • 2012 – 59,424 miles
  • 2011 – 56,349 miles
  • 2009 – 51,383 miles
  • 2008 – 46,166 miles
  • 2007 – 36,658 miles
  • 2005 – 31,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,138 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rattle from catalytic converter area.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

31 tests since 16 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,138 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    107,138 miles
    Test number
    575639624900
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail107,138 miles (+5,898)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,138 miles
    Test number
    132560753293
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,240 miles (+5,368)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    101,240 miles
    Test number
    549420470692
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass95,872 miles (+2,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,872 miles
    Test number
    210344632247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass93,383 miles (+1,901)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    93,383 miles
    Test number
    626259373234
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources not working (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass91,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    91,482 miles
    Test number
    160861435462
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,482 miles (+1,629)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,482 miles
    Test number
    295460812308
    • MajorOffside Front 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass89,853 miles (+3,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,853 miles
    Test number
    895047662087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass86,745 miles (+3,289)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    86,745 miles
    Test number
    274825738307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,456 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    83,456 miles
    Test number
    346416682053
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  11. Fail83,456 miles (+2,819)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,456 miles
    Test number
    945115230057
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  12. Pass80,637 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,637 miles
    Test number
    238462295203
    • AdvisoryRattle from catalytic converter area.

  13. Fail80,626 miles (+3,667)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,626 miles
    Test number
    641738004287
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRattle from catalytic converter area.

  14. Pass76,959 miles (+3,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    76,959 miles
    Test number
    488308349461
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

  15. Pass73,376 miles (+2,566)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    73,376 miles
    Test number
    357172859654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass70,810 miles (+3,864)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,810 miles
    Test number
    456967355040
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Pass66,946 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    509385284080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail66,946 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    549395384095
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail66,946 miles (+3,362)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,946 miles
    Test number
    226653684022
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass63,584 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    177589853081
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail63,584 miles (+4,160)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,584 miles
    Test number
    139518953002
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass59,424 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    849065152020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,424 miles (+3,075)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,424 miles
    Test number
    955845852083
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,349 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    56,349 miles
    Test number
    618752651023
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Fail56,349 miles (+4,966)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,349 miles
    Test number
    735709341018
    • DangerousNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Pass51,383 miles (+5,217)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    51,383 miles
    Test number
    351332149382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass46,166 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    46,166 miles
    Test number
    201344448327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,610 miles (+4,952)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,610 miles
    Test number
    312329808022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass36,658 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    36,658 miles
    Test number
    914580017025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,661 miles
    Test number
    602091055358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,661 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,661 miles
    Test number
    692220055315
    • FailureRear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about LB51 YHK

Does LB51 YHK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 YHK is valid until 21 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 YHK?
The MOT on LB51 YHK is valid until 21 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 YHK done?
LB51 YHK was recorded at 107,138 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 3,740 miles a year.
Has LB51 YHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 YHK has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 YHK 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 YHK find?
LB51 YHK passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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