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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LL51 WBXMOT history

LL51 WBX is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 72,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

LL51 WBX silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jun 2027
Mileage
72,964 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,738 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LL51 WBX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LL51 WBX was last recorded at 72,964 miles on 29 May 2026, 4,075 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,889 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,075 miles
Average per year
2,738 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,964 miles
  • 2025 – 68,889 miles
  • 2024 – 68,262 miles
  • 2023 – 67,595 miles
  • 2022 – 67,110 miles
  • 2021 – 66,778 miles
  • 2020 – 66,272 miles
  • 2019 – 65,804 miles
  • 2018 – 65,148 miles
  • 2017 – 63,520 miles
  • 2016 – 61,910 miles
  • 2015 – 59,906 miles
  • 2014 – 56,252 miles
  • 2013 – 49,182 miles
  • 2012 – 43,166 miles
  • 2011 – 35,763 miles
  • 2010 – 31,370 miles
  • 2009 – 27,872 miles
  • 2008 – 24,202 miles
  • 2007 – 20,735 miles
  • 2006 – 17,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,964 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,964 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    72,964 miles
    Test number
    382442990498
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail72,964 miles (+4,075)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,964 miles
    Test number
    362356438772
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass68,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    68,889 miles
    Test number
    401441222187
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vacuum pipe on top of engine is broken & needs replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail68,889 miles (+627)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,889 miles
    Test number
    791163505300
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vacuum pipe on top of engine is broken & needs replacing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,262 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    482011052766
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail68,262 miles (+667)1 dangerous3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,262 miles
    Test number
    218785645653
    • DangerousNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass67,595 miles (+485)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    67,595 miles
    Test number
    670031485622
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass67,110 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    940144849258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail67,110 miles (+332)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,110 miles
    Test number
    102718082795
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass66,778 miles (+506)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    66,778 miles
    Test number
    664805165847
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass66,272 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    66,272 miles
    Test number
    217598630261
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Fail66,272 miles (+468)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,272 miles
    Test number
    914537485044
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass65,804 miles (+656)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    65,804 miles
    Test number
    279614542488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass65,148 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,148 miles
    Test number
    363669643031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass63,520 miles (+1,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    63,520 miles
    Test number
    676197027638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass61,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    61,910 miles
    Test number
    178888508852
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail61,910 miles (+2,004)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,910 miles
    Test number
    303567125721
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Trailing arm insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass59,906 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    59,906 miles
    Test number
    847453855146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail59,900 miles (+3,648)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,900 miles
    Test number
    188431255124
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass56,252 miles (+7,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,252 miles
    Test number
    379423114455
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Pass49,182 miles (+6,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,182 miles
    Test number
    405635103177
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass43,166 miles (+7,403)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    43,166 miles
    Test number
    247217602412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades smearing need replacing.

  23. Pass35,763 miles (+4,393)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    35,763 miles
    Test number
    999471431007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass31,370 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    31,370 miles
    Test number
    394762430037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail27,872 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,872 miles
    Test number
    220584939017
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass27,872 miles (+3,670)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,872 miles
    Test number
    230494839022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail24,202 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,202 miles
    Test number
    544521428018
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front driveshaft inner gaiters leaking,clips missing

  28. Pass24,202 miles (+3,467)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    24,202 miles
    Test number
    622311128077
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front driveshaft inner gaiters leaking,clips missing

  29. Pass20,735 miles (+3,402)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    20,735 miles
    Test number
    831993837056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,333 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    17,333 miles
    Test number
    670724536086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LL51 WBX

Does LL51 WBX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LL51 WBX is valid until 5 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LL51 WBX?
The MOT on LL51 WBX is valid until 5 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LL51 WBX done?
LL51 WBX was recorded at 72,964 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 2,738 miles a year.
Has LL51 WBX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LL51 WBX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2026.
Has the mileage on LL51 WBX 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 WBX find?
LL51 WBX passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s + o/s wishbone, and 2 more.

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