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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LL51 VUMMOT history

LL51 VUM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 124,650 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

LL51 VUM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2026
Mileage
124,650 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,131 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 VUM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2026
Latest MOT test
16 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 VUM was last recorded at 124,650 miles on 16 May 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,649 miles · 17 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,131 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 124,650 miles
  • 2023 – 124,649 miles
  • 2022 – 117,082 miles
  • 2021 – 116,412 miles
  • 2020 – 114,908 miles
  • 2019 – 113,660 miles
  • 2018 – 111,699 miles
  • 2017 – 110,939 miles
  • 2016 – 108,805 miles
  • 2015 – 103,804 miles
  • 2014 – 101,888 miles
  • 2013 – 91,905 miles
  • 2012 – 79,858 miles
  • 2011 – 64,964 miles
  • 2010 – 54,479 miles
  • 2009 – 40,341 miles
  • 2008 – 36,872 miles
  • 2007 – 32,355 miles
  • 2006 – 26,034 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,650 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,650 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    124,650 miles
    Test number
    349463746196
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass124,649 miles (+7,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,649 miles
    Test number
    851687664265
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tires just below 3mm 175/80/R14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from sump plug, just met with criteria, advised investigation/repair (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear service brake slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass117,082 miles (+670)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    117,082 miles
    Test number
    599009132811
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass116,412 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    116,412 miles
    Test number
    594292886148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass114,908 miles (+1,248)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    114,908 miles
    Test number
    240633988135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,660 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    113,660 miles
    Test number
    151882572845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass111,699 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    199892867443
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Fail111,699 miles (+760)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,699 miles
    Test number
    935995854292
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryEngine management warning light illuminating.
    • AdvisoryRear both side Tyre perishing.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  9. Pass110,939 miles (+2,134)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    110,939 miles
    Test number
    910893118114
    • AdvisoryRear tyres are perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Pass108,805 miles (+5,001)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    108,805 miles
    Test number
    248095185200
    • AdvisoryAll the tyres have fine cracks
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket deteriaration
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Pass103,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    103,804 miles
    Test number
    726911055037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail103,804 miles (+1,916)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,804 miles
    Test number
    827880255016
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  13. Pass101,888 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    597556454044
    • 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)

  14. Fail101,888 miles (+9,983)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,888 miles
    Test number
    789976554077
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • 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)

  15. Pass91,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    218277843079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail91,905 miles (+12,047)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,905 miles
    Test number
    845817343034
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass79,858 miles (+14,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,858 miles
    Test number
    135422342400
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass64,964 miles (+10,485)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    64,964 miles
    Test number
    446923741039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,479 miles (+14,138)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    54,479 miles
    Test number
    243191650085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,341 miles (+3,469)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    40,341 miles
    Test number
    161905949079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,872 miles (+4,517)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,872 miles
    Test number
    571317248044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,355 miles
    Test number
    404062257037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail32,355 miles (+6,321)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,355 miles
    Test number
    812212857079
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

  24. Pass26,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    26,034 miles
    Test number
    162896056065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 VUM

Does LL51 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LL51 VUM expired on 15 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LL51 VUM?
The MOT on LL51 VUM expired on 15 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LL51 VUM done?
LL51 VUM was recorded at 124,650 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 5,131 miles a year.
Has LL51 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 VUM has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on LL51 VUM 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 VUM find?
LL51 VUM passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; offside front coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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