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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LL51 VYAMOT history

LL51 VYA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 115,276 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

LL51 VYA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
115,276 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 VYA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 VYA was last recorded at 115,276 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 5,779 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jan 2017: 60,173 miles, lower than 61,073 miles on 17 Jan 2017.

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
109,497 miles · 23 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
5,779 miles
Average per year
4,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 115,276 miles
  • 2025 – 109,497 miles
  • 2024 – 102,943 miles
  • 2023 – 96,081 miles
  • 2022 – 88,158 miles
  • 2021 – 82,963 miles
  • 2020 – 78,495 miles
  • 2019 – 73,372 miles
  • 2018 – 63,687 miles
  • 2017 – 62,890 miles
  • 2016 – 58,044 miles
  • 2015 – 56,570 miles
  • 2014 – 53,324 miles
  • 2013 – 51,363 miles
  • 2012 – 49,176 miles
  • 2011 – 46,187 miles
  • 2010 – 42,329 miles
  • 2009 – 38,109 miles
  • 2008 – 34,168 miles
  • 2007 – 29,617 miles
  • 2006 – 25,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass115,276 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass115,276 miles (+5,779)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    115,276 miles
    Test number
    143862037998
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Pass109,497 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    374099920089
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail109,497 miles (+6,554)1 major2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,497 miles
    Test number
    872603846154
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass102,943 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,943 miles
    Test number
    477528389663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail102,918 miles (+6,837)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,918 miles
    Test number
    355850763938
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED (4.1.4 (c))

  6. Pass96,081 miles (+7,923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,081 miles
    Test number
    690018225067
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass88,158 miles (+5,195)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    88,158 miles
    Test number
    815635753056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass82,963 miles (+4,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    82,963 miles
    Test number
    296939661003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  9. Pass78,495 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    977753438340
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail78,488 miles (+5,116)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,488 miles
    Test number
    797316321238
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass73,372 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    73,372 miles
    Test number
    640624623881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail73,365 miles (+9,678)2 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,365 miles
    Test number
    849272525952
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass63,687 miles (+797)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    63,687 miles
    Test number
    625953532143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    533469350112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail62,890 miles (+2,717)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,890 miles
    Test number
    285540829005
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

  16. Pass60,173 miles (-900)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    60,173 miles
    Test number
    403672979087
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail61,073 miles (+3,029)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,073 miles
    Test number
    425595336624
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass58,044 miles (+1,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    58,044 miles
    Test number
    538251268242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass56,570 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,570 miles
    Test number
    105299115010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail56,570 miles (+3,246)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,570 miles
    Test number
    868456015054
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,324 miles (+1,961)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,324 miles
    Test number
    588105614079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,363 miles (+2,187)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,363 miles
    Test number
    127945823458
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass49,176 miles (+2,989)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,176 miles
    Test number
    166370622074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass46,187 miles (+3,858)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,187 miles
    Test number
    676500311025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,329 miles (+4,220)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,329 miles
    Test number
    971510920057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,109 miles (+3,941)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    38,109 miles
    Test number
    294116609015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass34,168 miles (+4,551)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    34,168 miles
    Test number
    482208508067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,617 miles (+4,336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    29,617 miles
    Test number
    264459307022
    • NoteN/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT (WORN ON SHOULDERS)

  29. Pass25,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,281 miles
    Test number
    480271416050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 VYA

Does LL51 VYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 VYA is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 VYA?
The MOT on LL51 VYA is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 VYA done?
LL51 VYA was recorded at 115,276 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 4,339 miles a year.
Has LL51 VYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 VYA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LL51 VYA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LL51 VYA find?
LL51 VYA passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; offside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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