
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LL51 VYRMOT history
LL51 VYR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,604 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Feb 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Feb 2025
- Mileage
- 187,604 mi
- At MOT on 21 Feb 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,861 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LL51 VYR
- 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
- 21 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Feb 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LL51 VYR was last recorded at 187,604 miles on 21 Feb 2024, 33,955 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 153,649 miles · 20 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 33,955 miles
- Average per year
- 8,861 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 187,604 miles
- 2023 – 153,649 miles
- 2022 – 129,205 miles
- 2021 – 123,328 miles
- 2019 – 110,441 miles
- 2018 – 99,646 miles
- 2017 – 93,536 miles
- 2016 – 87,347 miles
- 2015 – 80,708 miles
- 2014 – 74,501 miles
- 2013 – 68,597 miles
- 2012 – 62,208 miles
- 2011 – 55,811 miles
- 2010 – 50,384 miles
- 2009 – 45,735 miles
- 2008 – 40,676 miles
- 2007 – 35,657 miles
- 2006 – 29,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake calliper not attached with standard bolts but secure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe has small holes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear lamp damage
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
25 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,604 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 187,604 miles
- Test number
- 615794477550
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake calliper not attached with standard bolts but secure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail187,590 miles (+33,941)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,590 miles
- Test number
- 482666186755
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake calliper not attached with standard bolts but secure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass153,649 miles (+14)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 153,649 miles
- Test number
- 163034273838
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe has small holes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake caliper not attached with standard bolts but secure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damage
Fail153,635 miles (+24,430)2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,635 miles
- Test number
- 514308888825
- MajorExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe has small holes (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass129,205 miles (+5,877)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 129,205 miles
- Test number
- 866767866668
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass123,328 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 123,328 miles
- Test number
- 626272737518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,328 miles (+12,887)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,328 miles
- Test number
- 277709988465
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass110,441 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 110,441 miles
- Test number
- 171284524961
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail110,441 miles (+10,795)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,441 miles
- Test number
- 151463596282
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass99,646 miles (+6,110)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2019
- Odometer
- 99,646 miles
- Test number
- 155570199709
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass93,536 miles (+6,189)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2018
- Odometer
- 93,536 miles
- Test number
- 737319370703
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Pass87,347 miles (+6,639)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2017
- Odometer
- 87,347 miles
- Test number
- 548222556913
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,708 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 80,708 miles
- Test number
- 486679015118
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyres have slight perishing in tread area
Fail80,708 miles (+6,207)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,708 miles
- Test number
- 669579815150
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside and offside rear tyres have slight perishing in tread area
Pass74,501 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 74,501 miles
- Test number
- 635369714149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront exhaust mounting deteriorated
Fail74,501 miles (+5,904)1 failure5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,501 miles
- Test number
- 876779914167
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront exhaust mounting deteriorated
Fail68,597 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,597 miles
- Test number
- 877737203161
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass68,597 miles (+6,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 68,597 miles
- Test number
- 999157103121
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass62,208 miles (+6,397)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 62,208 miles
- Test number
- 269988002406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,811 miles (+5,427)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 55,811 miles
- Test number
- 648225601178
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,384 miles (+4,649)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 50,384 miles
- Test number
- 183639780065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,735 miles (+5,059)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 45,735 miles
- Test number
- 510825409112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass40,676 miles (+5,019)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 40,676 miles
- Test number
- 991422098002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,657 miles (+6,635)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 35,657 miles
- Test number
- 934598187033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 29,022 miles
- Test number
- 744359786009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LL51 VYR
- Does LL51 VYR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LL51 VYR expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LL51 VYR?
- The MOT on LL51 VYR expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LL51 VYR done?
- LL51 VYR was recorded at 187,604 miles at its MOT on 21 Feb 2024, an average of 8,861 miles a year.
- Has LL51 VYR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LL51 VYR has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Feb 2024.
- Has the mileage on LL51 VYR 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 VYR find?
- LL51 VYR passed its latest MOT on 21 Feb 2024 with 5 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; central front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake calliper not attached with standard bolts but secure, and 2 more.
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