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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,792 cc

LC51 RFOMOT history

LC51 RFO is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 149,937 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Dec 2025.

LC51 RFO black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
149,937 mi
At MOT on 16 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,452 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC51 RFO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,792 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC51 RFO was last recorded at 149,937 miles on 16 Dec 2025, 1,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,330 miles · 21 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,607 miles
Average per year
4,452 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,937 miles
  • 2024 – 148,330 miles
  • 2023 – 145,901 miles
  • 2022 – 142,450 miles
  • 2021 – 136,730 miles
  • 2020 – 131,294 miles
  • 2019 – 126,521 miles
  • 2018 – 120,992 miles
  • 2017 – 115,127 miles
  • 2015 – 109,539 miles
  • 2014 – 106,148 miles
  • 2013 – 101,982 miles
  • 2012 – 98,602 miles
  • 2011 – 94,491 miles
  • 2010 – 89,448 miles
  • 2009 – 84,636 miles
  • 2008 – 77,693 miles
  • 2007 – 70,738 miles
  • 2006 – 64,872 miles
  • 2005 – 60,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,937 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 Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,937 miles (+1,607)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    149,937 miles
    Test number
    872955187583

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,330 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    148,330 miles
    Test number
    141936266615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail148,321 miles (+2,420)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,321 miles
    Test number
    848720255504
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass145,901 miles (+3,451)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    145,901 miles
    Test number
    491798671202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,450 miles (+5,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    142,450 miles
    Test number
    938372807111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,730 miles (+5,436)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    136,730 miles
    Test number
    478586384063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass131,294 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    131,294 miles
    Test number
    215949087205
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail131,294 miles (+4,773)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,294 miles
    Test number
    202938218157
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and off side rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass126,521 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    126,521 miles
    Test number
    293042004433
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded

  10. Fail126,521 miles (+5,529)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,521 miles
    Test number
    839386513741
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system is corroded

  11. Pass120,992 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,992 miles
    Test number
    161757971705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,127 miles (+5,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,127 miles
    Test number
    857598489883
    • 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)

  13. Pass109,539 miles (+3,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,539 miles
    Test number
    280932104515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryDrivers seat belt flexible stalk cover missing

  14. Pass106,148 miles (+4,166)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    106,148 miles
    Test number
    796442154327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  15. Pass101,982 miles (+25)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    558898543368
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  16. Fail101,957 miles (+3,355)2 failures2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,957 miles
    Test number
    539761243343
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  17. Pass98,602 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    98,602 miles
    Test number
    689060952391
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Fail98,602 miles (+4,111)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,602 miles
    Test number
    397780052348
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass94,491 miles (+5,043)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    247044051335
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteO/S Sill damaged
    • NoteRear brake disc`s worn

  20. Fail89,448 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    380909840377
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad light on
    • NoteInside mirror missing

  21. Pass89,448 miles (+4,812)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    89,448 miles
    Test number
    820819840370
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBrake pad light on
    • NoteInside mirror missing

  22. Pass84,636 miles (+6,943)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    84,636 miles
    Test number
    474630259303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    471118138358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail77,693 miles (+6,955)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,693 miles
    Test number
    843238838306
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass70,738 miles (+5,866)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    70,738 miles
    Test number
    200998537391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass64,872 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,872 miles
    Test number
    643497246315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail64,870 miles (+3,909)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,870 miles
    Test number
    260117646339
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass60,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    60,961 miles
    Test number
    121225155307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC51 RFO

Does LC51 RFO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC51 RFO is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LC51 RFO?
The MOT on LC51 RFO is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC51 RFO done?
LC51 RFO was recorded at 149,937 miles at its MOT on 16 Dec 2025, an average of 4,452 miles a year.
Has LC51 RFO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC51 RFO has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LC51 RFO 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 LC51 RFO find?
LC51 RFO passed its latest MOT on 16 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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