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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LL51 ORSMOT history

LL51 ORS is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 213,670 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

LL51 ORS black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
213,670 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,807 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 ORS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 ORS was last recorded at 213,670 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,594 miles · 2 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
7,807 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,670 miles
  • 2025 – 208,858 miles
  • 2024 – 199,821 miles
  • 2023 – 194,751 miles
  • 2022 – 191,126 miles
  • 2021 – 189,050 miles
  • 2020 – 182,742 miles
  • 2019 – 173,077 miles
  • 2018 – 165,246 miles
  • 2017 – 156,624 miles
  • 2016 – 147,569 miles
  • 2015 – 138,279 miles
  • 2014 – 128,816 miles
  • 2013 – 119,962 miles
  • 2012 – 109,941 miles
  • 2011 – 100,927 miles
  • 2010 – 92,860 miles
  • 2009 – 85,130 miles
  • 2008 – 77,494 miles
  • 2007 – 69,014 miles
  • 2006 – 56,390 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,670 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger deteriorated.
  • AdvisorySuspension modified.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 6 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,670 miles (+76)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    213,670 miles
    Test number
    310584299195
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust hanger deteriorated.
    • AdvisorySuspension modified.

  2. Fail213,594 miles (+4,736)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,594 miles
    Test number
    864426559328
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass208,858 miles (+36)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    208,858 miles
    Test number
    934514329671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake low effort/minimum efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail208,822 miles (+9,001)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,822 miles
    Test number
    800038040407
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake low effort/minimum efficiency only just met
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush split/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass199,821 miles (+5,070)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    199,821 miles
    Test number
    710177362086
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass194,751 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    194,751 miles
    Test number
    367261852048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail194,751 miles (+3,625)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,751 miles
    Test number
    752036613980
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury Wing corroded/sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer shoulder slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass191,126 miles (+2,076)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    191,126 miles
    Test number
    153579707686
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass189,050 miles (+6,308)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    189,050 miles
    Test number
    937812037178
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass182,742 miles (+9,665)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    182,742 miles
    Test number
    810416202828
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass173,077 miles (+7,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    173,077 miles
    Test number
    250088281732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass165,246 miles (+8,622)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    165,246 miles
    Test number
    694083302874
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass156,624 miles (+9,055)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,624 miles
    Test number
    237059152895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass147,569 miles (+9,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    147,569 miles
    Test number
    564525862045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit small cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass138,279 miles (+9,463)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    138,279 miles
    Test number
    106647015015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePower steering drive belt perishing.
    • NoteSlight play to both steering rack arms.

  16. Pass128,816 miles (+8,854)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    128,816 miles
    Test number
    305721714079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside steering rack arm has slight play
    • NoteRear pads wearing low

  17. Pass119,962 miles (+10,021)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    119,962 miles
    Test number
    118762523441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside outer hand brake cable broking
    • NoteSlight play nearside steering rack arm

  18. Pass109,941 miles (+9,014)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    109,941 miles
    Test number
    695227812086
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge.
    • NoteNearside handbrake cable outer cover split.
    • NoteRear brake discs corroding and pitted.
    • NoteRear pads getting low.
    • NoteSlight play to steering rack.

  19. Pass100,927 miles (+8,067)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,927 miles
    Test number
    775105811010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside rear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside rear tyre persihed

  20. Pass92,860 miles (+7,730)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    92,860 miles
    Test number
    224305030067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass85,130 miles (+7,636)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    85,130 miles
    Test number
    302787619036
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edge

  22. Pass77,494 miles (+8,480)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,494 miles
    Test number
    120176028441
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

  23. Pass69,014 miles (+12,624)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    69,014 miles
    Test number
    282506237072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    56,390 miles
    Test number
    501957636024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 ORS

Does LL51 ORS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 ORS is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 ORS?
The MOT on LL51 ORS is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 ORS done?
LL51 ORS was recorded at 213,670 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 7,807 miles a year.
Has LL51 ORS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 ORS has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 ORS 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 ORS find?
LL51 ORS passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both.; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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