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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LE51 CXVMOT history

LE51 CXV is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,785 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

LE51 CXV black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 14 Jun 2026
Mileage
139,785 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 CXV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE51 CXV was last recorded at 139,785 miles on 15 May 2025, 3,728 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,057 miles · 31 May 2024
Between the last two tests
3,728 miles
Average per year
5,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 139,785 miles
  • 2024 – 136,057 miles
  • 2023 – 130,946 miles
  • 2022 – 126,375 miles
  • 2021 – 123,159 miles
  • 2020 – 119,730 miles
  • 2019 – 113,939 miles
  • 2018 – 109,449 miles
  • 2017 – 104,015 miles
  • 2016 – 97,516 miles
  • 2015 – 90,261 miles
  • 2014 – 83,821 miles
  • 2013 – 79,635 miles
  • 2012 – 75,516 miles
  • 2011 – 71,134 miles
  • 2010 – 66,475 miles
  • 2009 – 61,121 miles
  • 2008 – 52,946 miles
  • 2006 – 42,327 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,785 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,785 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    139,785 miles
    Test number
    483716485910
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,785 miles (+3,728)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,785 miles
    Test number
    353634866037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass136,057 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    136,057 miles
    Test number
    372079380317
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers door mirror casing missing, but no jagged edges
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers door mirror cracked, but not affecting rear view

  4. Fail136,087 miles (+5,141)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,087 miles
    Test number
    168158863253
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers door mirror casing missing, but no jagged edges
    • AdvisoryOffside drivers door mirror cracked, but not affecting rear view

  5. Pass130,946 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    130,946 miles
    Test number
    962232031413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail130,944 miles (+4,569)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,944 miles
    Test number
    714150105240
    • 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))

  7. Pass126,375 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    126,375 miles
    Test number
    108380536004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass123,159 miles (+3,429)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    123,159 miles
    Test number
    377694330734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass119,730 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    119,730 miles
    Test number
    652832245674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass113,939 miles (+4,490)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,939 miles
    Test number
    133153938105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass109,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    109,449 miles
    Test number
    668288386232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail109,449 miles (+5,434)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,449 miles
    Test number
    664626469573
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass104,015 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    104,015 miles
    Test number
    817230049486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail104,015 miles (+6,499)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,015 miles
    Test number
    699268049304
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass97,516 miles (+7,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    97,516 miles
    Test number
    585603617335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail90,261 miles4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,261 miles
    Test number
    287690745123
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass90,261 miles (+6,440)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    90,261 miles
    Test number
    977300745121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,821 miles (+4,186)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    83,821 miles
    Test number
    907690844153
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front wishbone rear bushes
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside rear axle bushes

  19. Pass79,635 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    698631643103
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes

  20. Fail79,635 miles (+4,119)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    628551343171
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front wishbones rear bushes

  21. Pass75,516 miles (+4,382)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    75,516 miles
    Test number
    396529642123
    • NoteSlight play in offside front wishbone rear bush

  22. Pass71,134 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    275003031427
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wishbone rear bush

  23. Fail71,134 miles (+4,659)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,134 miles
    Test number
    295263031124
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteRear wiper split
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front wishbone rear bush

  24. Pass66,475 miles (+5,354)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    66,475 miles
    Test number
    284344840191
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked

  25. Fail61,121 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    690014539148
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass61,121 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    61,121 miles
    Test number
    830904839116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,946 miles (+10,619)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    52,946 miles
    Test number
    392590638108
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

  28. Pass42,327 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,327 miles
    Test number
    653157096248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 CXV

Does LE51 CXV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE51 CXV expired on 14 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE51 CXV?
The MOT on LE51 CXV expired on 14 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE51 CXV done?
LE51 CXV was recorded at 139,785 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 5,252 miles a year.
Has LE51 CXV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 CXV has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LE51 CXV 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 LE51 CXV find?
LE51 CXV passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 4 advisories: items removed from driver's view prior to test; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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