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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LP51 NFCMOT history

LP51 NFC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 313,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2024.

LP51 NFC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 24 Jul 2025
Mileage
313,400 mi
At MOT on 25 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,245 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP51 NFC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP51 NFC was last recorded at 313,400 miles on 25 Jul 2024, 58,934 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
254,466 miles · 27 Apr 2016
Between the last two tests
58,934 miles
Average per year
12,245 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 313,400 miles
  • 2016 – 254,466 miles
  • 2011 – 187,315 miles
  • 2008 – 114,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass313,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass313,400 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    313,400 miles
    Test number
    115541418132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail313,400 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,400 miles
    Test number
    835286012728
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass295,240 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    295,240 km
    Test number
    558199756539
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail295,240 km (+5,579)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,240 km
    Test number
    812386541703
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass289,661 km (+3,683)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    289,661 km
    Test number
    605494626473
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass285,978 km (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    285,978 km
    Test number
    320028553480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass282,628 km (+4,321)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    282,628 km
    Test number
    533659931220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass278,307 km (+4,454)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    278,307 km
    Test number
    364547822335
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass273,853 km (+8,326)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2019
    Odometer
    273,853 km
    Test number
    936301154039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass265,527 km
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2018
    Odometer
    265,527 km
    Test number
    926827462255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass254,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    254,466 miles
    Test number
    613067066690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass241,576 km (+11,486)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    241,576 km
    Test number
    458647015194
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass230,090 km5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    230,090 km
    Test number
    665968294054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail230,087 km (+15,888)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,087 km
    Test number
    149698594470
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass214,199 km8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    214,199 km
    Test number
    259489613434
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Fail214,199 km (+9,284)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,199 km
    Test number
    397639013124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail204,915 km2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,915 km
    Test number
    438745712199
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass204,915 km (+17,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    204,915 km
    Test number
    839435512187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass187,315 km1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    187,315 km
    Test number
    565146661101
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake disc surfaces worn but pads good

  20. Fail187,315 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,315 miles
    Test number
    258236361420
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside and nearside front brake disc surfaces worn but pads good

  21. Pass169,023 km (+19,642)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    169,023 km
    Test number
    313248940145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front drive shaft inner joint gaitor retaining clip missing

  22. Pass149,381 km (+34,756)
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    149,381 km
    Test number
    853578549169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass114,625 km
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    114,625 km
    Test number
    242962828140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail114,625 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,625 miles
    Test number
    801022928138
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass102,062 km
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    102,062 km
    Test number
    400932947198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,062 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,062 km
    Test number
    621141747159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Questions about LP51 NFC

Does LP51 NFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP51 NFC expired on 24 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP51 NFC?
The MOT on LP51 NFC expired on 24 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP51 NFC done?
LP51 NFC was recorded at 313,400 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2024, an average of 12,245 miles a year.
Has LP51 NFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP51 NFC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LP51 NFC 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 LP51 NFC find?
LP51 NFC passed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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