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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.

LL51 VYR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass187,604 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. Pass123,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    123,328 miles
    Test number
    626272737518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. Pass87,347 miles (+6,639)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2017
    Odometer
    87,347 miles
    Test number
    548222556913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass62,208 miles (+6,397)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,208 miles
    Test number
    269988002406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,811 miles (+5,427)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    55,811 miles
    Test number
    648225601178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,384 miles (+4,649)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    50,384 miles
    Test number
    183639780065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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)
  23. Pass40,676 miles (+5,019)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    40,676 miles
    Test number
    991422098002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,657 miles (+6,635)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    35,657 miles
    Test number
    934598187033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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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