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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LL51 VTYMOT history

LL51 VTY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

LL51 VTY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Mar 2026
Mileage
110,139 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,834 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 VTY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LL51 VTY was last recorded at 110,139 miles on 5 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Aug 2026: 110,139 miles, lower than 165,656 miles on 13 Feb 2023.

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
165,656 miles · 13 Feb 2023
Average per year
3,834 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,139 miles
  • 2023 – 165,656 miles
  • 2021 – 160,555 miles
  • 2019 – 158,002 miles
  • 2018 – 147,567 miles
  • 2017 – 137,810 miles
  • 2016 – 129,941 miles
  • 2015 – 123,725 miles
  • 2014 – 115,781 miles
  • 2013 – 107,284 miles
  • 2012 – 92,847 miles
  • 2011 – 74,920 miles
  • 2010 – 69,456 miles
  • 2009 – 60,115 miles
  • 2008 – 50,057 miles
  • 2007 – 43,863 miles
  • 2006 – 31,247 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail110,139 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Loose/insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded/damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stop damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded/damaged
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail110,139 miles3 dangerous2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,139 miles
    Test number
    489997912398
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rear axle beam (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached Loose/insecure (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber bump stop damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Sill corroded/damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Brake disc corroded (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber bump stop damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Sill corroded/damaged
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    731688511226
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. FailMileage not read4 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    780744029609
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BRAKING SURFACE. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER STRUT BUSH/BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement UPPER STRUT BUSH/BEARING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. PassMileage not read6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    980267160047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. FailMileage not read2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    577247671732
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass165,656 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    165,656 miles
    Test number
    257193545397
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327238740576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,555 miles
    Test number
    769537111125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,555 miles (+2,553)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,555 miles
    Test number
    155383742552
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass158,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    158,002 miles
    Test number
    330605409697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail158,002 miles (+10,435)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,002 miles
    Test number
    604127702506
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass147,567 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,567 miles
    Test number
    166904669386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass137,810 miles (+7,869)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,810 miles
    Test number
    632548701138
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

  14. Pass129,941 miles (+6,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    129,941 miles
    Test number
    245757139836
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded recomended oil spray

  15. Pass123,725 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,725 miles
    Test number
    489611225154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail123,720 miles (+7,939)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,720 miles
    Test number
    308310825149
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass115,781 miles (+8,497)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2015
    Odometer
    115,781 miles
    Test number
    167176224110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass107,284 miles (+14,437)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,284 miles
    Test number
    879448823177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,847 miles (+17,927)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2013
    Odometer
    92,847 miles
    Test number
    495801932182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass74,920 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,920 miles
    Test number
    548551031103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,456 miles (+9,341)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    69,456 miles
    Test number
    413978540197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,115 miles (+10,058)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,115 miles
    Test number
    853116929192
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass50,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    150523838070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail50,057 miles (+6,194)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,057 miles
    Test number
    794933838008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  25. Pass43,863 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    43,863 miles
    Test number
    761003517051
    • NoteBODY PANALING DAMAGE TO OS REAR CORNER AREA NO SHARP EDGES ARE EXPOSED

  26. Fail43,863 miles (+12,616)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,863 miles
    Test number
    984803117081
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteBODY PANALING DAMAGE TO OS REAR CORNER AREA NO SHARP EDGES ARE EXPOSED

  27. Pass31,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,247 miles
    Test number
    130816706488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 VTY

Does LL51 VTY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 VTY expired on 21 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 VTY?
The MOT on LL51 VTY expired on 21 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 VTY done?
LL51 VTY was recorded at 110,139 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,834 miles a year.
Has LL51 VTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 VTY has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 VTY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 VTY find?
LL51 VTY failed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 dangerous defects, 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside front wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; nearside rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear axle beam; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached loose/insecure, and 12 more.

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