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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LL51 TVXMOT history

LL51 TVX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 197,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LL51 TVX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
197,075 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,849 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 TVX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 TVX was last recorded at 197,075 miles on 29 May 2026, 592 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jun 2006: 33,959 miles, lower than 38,934 miles on 5 Apr 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
196,483 miles · 29 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
592 miles
Average per year
7,849 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,075 miles
  • 2025 – 196,483 miles
  • 2024 – 195,144 miles
  • 2023 – 195,132 miles
  • 2022 – 195,108 miles
  • 2021 – 193,832 miles
  • 2020 – 193,750 miles
  • 2019 – 192,273 miles
  • 2018 – 181,003 miles
  • 2017 – 170,618 miles
  • 2016 – 161,160 miles
  • 2015 – 148,951 miles
  • 2014 – 136,682 miles
  • 2013 – 123,581 miles
  • 2012 – 110,800 miles
  • 2011 – 99,091 miles
  • 2010 – 87,141 miles
  • 2009 – 76,019 miles
  • 2008 – 64,538 miles
  • 2007 – 50,862 miles
  • 2006 – 33,959 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,075 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 Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,075 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    197,075 miles
    Test number
    867563976917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass196,483 miles (+1,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    196,483 miles
    Test number
    690057181696
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass195,144 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    195,144 miles
    Test number
    672535261030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,132 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    195,132 miles
    Test number
    470175269269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass195,108 miles (+1,276)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    195,108 miles
    Test number
    113321843475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass193,832 miles (+82)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    193,832 miles
    Test number
    623966597548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass193,750 miles (+1,477)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2021
    Odometer
    193,750 miles
    Test number
    204884104829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass192,273 miles (+11,270)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,273 miles
    Test number
    932136719218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass181,003 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    181,003 miles
    Test number
    351763812280
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil level warning light on
  10. Fail181,003 miles (+10,385)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,003 miles
    Test number
    771186624910
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil level warning light on
  11. Pass170,618 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    170,618 miles
    Test number
    141363355748
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil level light on
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak
  12. Fail170,618 miles (+9,458)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,618 miles
    Test number
    616085201504
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly perished
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryOil level light on
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak
  13. Pass161,160 miles (+12,209)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    161,160 miles
    Test number
    785638269044
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryAll brakepipes greased
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  14. Pass148,951 miles (+242)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    148,951 miles
    Test number
    125022235198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAll brakepipes heavily greased
  15. Fail148,709 miles (+12,027)7 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,709 miles
    Test number
    178755525182
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteEML on
    • NoteAll brakepipes heavily greased
  16. Pass136,682 miles (+13,101)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    136,682 miles
    Test number
    295666224132
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  17. Pass123,581 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    647698423128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,581 miles (+12,781)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,581 miles
    Test number
    898768223193
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
  19. Pass110,800 miles (+11,709)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    110,800 miles
    Test number
    359694422169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass99,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    99,091 miles
    Test number
    839479821144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail99,089 miles (+11,948)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,089 miles
    Test number
    148929021170
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
  22. Pass87,141 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    87,141 miles
    Test number
    921921630179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass76,019 miles (+11,481)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,019 miles
    Test number
    180991839132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,538 miles (+13,676)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2009
    Odometer
    64,538 miles
    Test number
    752998738149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  25. Pass50,862 miles (+16,903)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,862 miles
    Test number
    214469237129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass33,959 miles (-4,975)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    33,959 miles
    Test number
    534102056121
    • NoteAll 4 brake discs have surface corrosion
  27. Pass38,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,934 miles
    Test number
    114255596462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 TVX

Does LL51 TVX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 TVX is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 TVX?
The MOT on LL51 TVX is valid until 28 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 TVX done?
LL51 TVX was recorded at 197,075 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 7,849 miles a year.
Has LL51 TVX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 TVX has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2018.
Has the mileage on LL51 TVX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jun 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 TVX find?
LL51 TVX passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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