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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

LC51 RKXMOT history

LC51 RKX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 94,491 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2026.

LC51 RKX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
94,491 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC51 RKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC51 RKX was last recorded at 94,491 miles on 14 Feb 2026, 4,566 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,925 miles · 25 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,566 miles
Average per year
4,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,491 miles
  • 2025 – 89,925 miles
  • 2024 – 83,413 miles
  • 2022 – 77,142 miles
  • 2021 – 76,834 miles
  • 2020 – 76,571 miles
  • 2019 – 76,153 miles
  • 2018 – 75,005 miles
  • 2017 – 73,077 miles
  • 2016 – 71,090 miles
  • 2015 – 69,779 miles
  • 2014 – 66,675 miles
  • 2013 – 63,990 miles
  • 2012 – 62,401 miles
  • 2011 – 54,654 miles
  • 2010 – 48,492 miles
  • 2009 – 39,204 miles
  • 2008 – 29,143 miles
  • 2007 – 19,534 miles
  • 2006 – 13,688 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,491 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,491 miles (+4,566)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    341516139544
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass89,925 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    89,925 miles
    Test number
    148149455748
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail89,925 miles (+6,512)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,925 miles
    Test number
    716313261112
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play both sides top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass83,413 miles (+6,271)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    83,413 miles
    Test number
    817121890997
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect bothside (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened bothside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front obligatory mirror slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

  5. Pass77,142 miles (+308)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    77,142 miles
    Test number
    181970880482
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass76,834 miles (+263)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    76,834 miles
    Test number
    407443792437
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass76,571 miles (+418)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    705826785376
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass76,153 miles (+1,148)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    76,153 miles
    Test number
    587662329671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass75,005 miles (+1,928)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    75,005 miles
    Test number
    742237400319
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass73,077 miles (+1,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    73,077 miles
    Test number
    877865808807
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  11. Pass71,090 miles (+1,311)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    175603256887
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  12. Pass69,779 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    69,779 miles
    Test number
    876709694668
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  13. Fail69,779 miles (+3,104)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,779 miles
    Test number
    218360329091
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on

  14. Pass66,675 miles (+2,685)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    66,675 miles
    Test number
    487706594291
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  15. Pass63,990 miles (+1,589)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    63,990 miles
    Test number
    625097893223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,401 miles (+7,747)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    62,401 miles
    Test number
    325624402347
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  17. Pass54,654 miles (+6,162)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,654 miles
    Test number
    257315491247
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine management lamp on

  18. Pass48,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    900411400320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,492 miles (+9,288)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,492 miles
    Test number
    430641600428
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass39,204 miles (+10,061)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    39,204 miles
    Test number
    313452609388
    • 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. Pass29,143 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    29,143 miles
    Test number
    493615608354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail29,142 miles (+9,608)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,142 miles
    Test number
    240434808302
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass19,534 miles (+5,846)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    19,534 miles
    Test number
    430493307469
    • 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)

  24. Pass13,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    13,688 miles
    Test number
    650125806311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC51 RKX

Does LC51 RKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC51 RKX is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC51 RKX?
The MOT on LC51 RKX is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC51 RKX done?
LC51 RKX was recorded at 94,491 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2026, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
Has LC51 RKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC51 RKX has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LC51 RKX 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 RKX find?
LC51 RKX passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front macpherson strut ball joint has slight play; nearside front shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect, and 5 more.

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