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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LL51 LJFMOT history

LL51 LJF is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 88,195 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

LL51 LJF red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 May 2027
Mileage
88,195 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 LJF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 May 2027
Latest MOT test
15 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 LJF was last recorded at 88,195 miles on 15 May 2026, 1,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,854 miles · 1 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,341 miles
Average per year
3,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,195 miles
  • 2025 – 86,854 miles
  • 2024 – 84,809 miles
  • 2023 – 83,627 miles
  • 2022 – 81,858 miles
  • 2021 – 79,066 miles
  • 2020 – 76,408 miles
  • 2019 – 72,295 miles
  • 2018 – 69,732 miles
  • 2017 – 65,853 miles
  • 2016 – 63,220 miles
  • 2015 – 59,485 miles
  • 2014 – 57,595 miles
  • 2013 – 53,580 miles
  • 2012 – 46,913 miles
  • 2011 – 43,397 miles
  • 2009 – 41,959 miles
  • 2008 – 37,809 miles
  • 2007 – 33,380 miles
  • 2006 – 28,313 miles
  • 2005 – 22,674 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,195 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,195 miles (+1,341)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2027
    Odometer
    88,195 miles
    Test number
    618235253612
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass86,854 miles (+2,045)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,854 miles
    Test number
    480062247203
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured at 1.93mm - cracking also (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass84,809 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2025
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    234594950322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail84,809 miles (+1,182)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,809 miles
    Test number
    852872964713
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass83,627 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    83,627 miles
    Test number
    432077868090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  6. Fail83,627 miles (+1,769)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,627 miles
    Test number
    913600673551
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • 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))

  7. Pass81,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    860247698150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))

  8. Fail81,858 miles (+2,792)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,858 miles
    Test number
    129576163653
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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))

  9. Pass79,066 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2022
    Odometer
    79,066 miles
    Test number
    126811746589
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryMOT retest for 2548 1750 5702 did not register repair - carried out retest on full MOT
    • 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))

  10. Fail79,066 miles1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,066 miles
    Test number
    437378766483
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Fail79,066 miles (+2,658)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,066 miles
    Test number
    254817505702
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  12. Pass76,408 miles (+4,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    76,408 miles
    Test number
    445544240682
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass72,295 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    241874557533
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Fail72,295 miles (+2,563)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,295 miles
    Test number
    429445304777
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Pass69,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    69,732 miles
    Test number
    173338252240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail69,732 miles (+3,879)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,732 miles
    Test number
    613918665331
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass65,853 miles (+2,633)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    65,853 miles
    Test number
    978113711604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass63,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    152708965360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail63,220 miles (+3,735)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,220 miles
    Test number
    348017900260
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail59,485 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,485 miles
    Test number
    688490995017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  21. Pass59,485 miles (+1,890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    59,485 miles
    Test number
    878150895047
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  22. Pass57,595 miles (+4,015)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    57,595 miles
    Test number
    717417694055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass53,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    407259493069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail53,580 miles (+6,667)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,580 miles
    Test number
    986409193081
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  25. Pass46,913 miles (+3,516)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    46,913 miles
    Test number
    176931402191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass43,397 miles (+1,438)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    43,397 miles
    Test number
    479679091040
    • NoteN/s front inner drive shaft gaiter retaining clip missing

  27. Pass41,959 miles (+4,150)
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    41,959 miles
    Test number
    294464069387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass37,809 miles (+4,429)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    37,809 miles
    Test number
    494738858350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass33,380 miles (+5,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    33,380 miles
    Test number
    533287247348
    • NoteRear brake shoes wearing low

  30. Pass28,313 miles (+5,639)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,313 miles
    Test number
    802842666389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass22,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,674 miles
    Test number
    454027255428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 LJF

Does LL51 LJF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 LJF is valid until 18 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 LJF?
The MOT on LL51 LJF is valid until 18 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 LJF done?
LL51 LJF was recorded at 88,195 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 3,213 miles a year.
Has LL51 LJF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 LJF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LL51 LJF 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 LL51 LJF find?
LL51 LJF passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 10 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 7 more.

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