Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc
LP51 NJZMOT history
LP51 NJZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 75,838 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 75,838 mi
- At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 2,674 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP51 NJZ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP51 NJZ was last recorded at 75,838 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 215 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 75,623 miles · 23 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 215 miles
- Average per year
- 2,674 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 75,838 miles
- 2024 – 73,346 miles
- 2023 – 70,854 miles
- 2022 – 69,446 miles
- 2021 – 68,448 miles
- 2020 – 68,442 miles
- 2019 – 66,831 miles
- 2017 – 61,983 miles
- 2016 – 59,647 miles
- 2015 – 57,449 miles
- 2014 – 55,045 miles
- 2013 – 51,903 miles
- 2012 – 48,617 miles
- 2011 – 43,771 miles
- 2010 – 39,874 miles
- 2009 – 35,557 miles
- 2008 – 31,603 miles
- 2007 – 27,868 miles
- 2006 – 24,527 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass75,838 miles
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
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.
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Engine covers and under trays fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
32 tests since 8 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass75,838 miles (+215)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 75,838 miles
- Test number
- 818856783606
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail75,623 miles (+2,277)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,623 miles
- Test number
- 215420416421
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass73,346 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 73,346 miles
- Test number
- 141464460916
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail73,346 miles (+2,492)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,346 miles
- Test number
- 534924097106
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass70,854 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 70,854 miles
- Test number
- 991426225615
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail70,851 miles (+1,405)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,851 miles
- Test number
- 498203564085
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass69,446 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 69,446 miles
- Test number
- 738649025169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,443 miles (+995)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,443 miles
- Test number
- 906422741739
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass68,448 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 68,448 miles
- Test number
- 831506702510
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
Fail68,447 miles (+5)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,447 miles
- Test number
- 626407393790
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays obscuring some components
- AdvisoryRear wiper blade worn
Pass68,442 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 68,442 miles
- Test number
- 849204622423
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail68,437 miles (+1,606)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,437 miles
- Test number
- 661306079646
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass66,831 miles (+2,096)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 66,831 miles
- Test number
- 739630772473
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass64,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 64,735 miles
- Test number
- 485687007771
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,735 miles (+47)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,735 miles
- Test number
- 213128744055
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail64,688 miles (+2,705)3 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,688 miles
- Test number
- 978295994705
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass61,983 miles (+20)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 61,983 miles
- Test number
- 267098989716
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Fail61,963 miles (+2,316)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,963 miles
- Test number
- 722629084572
- FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryFront brake pads low
- AdvisoryRear brake pads low
Pass59,647 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 59,647 miles
- Test number
- 650300967097
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,634 miles (+2,185)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,634 miles
- Test number
- 640928877876
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link arms bushes splitting up
- AdvisoryNear side front rear wishbone splitting up
- AdvisoryOffside font inner cv gaiter splitting up
Pass57,449 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 57,449 miles
- Test number
- 923268221078
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre low on tread
- AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush splitting up
- AdvisoryOffside front inner c.v gaitor splitting up
Fail57,449 miles (+2,404)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,449 miles
- Test number
- 890143237957
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre low on tread
- AdvisoryNearside front wishbone rear bush splitting up
- AdvisoryOffside front inner c.v gaitor splitting up
Pass55,045 miles (+3,142)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 55,045 miles
- Test number
- 619635754215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,903 miles (+3,286)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 51,903 miles
- Test number
- 219209553235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,617 miles (+4,846)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 48,617 miles
- Test number
- 269324662240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,771 miles (+3,897)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 43,771 miles
- Test number
- 846073561277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,874 miles (+4,317)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 39,874 miles
- Test number
- 653240260228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail35,557 miles3 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,557 miles
- Test number
- 543230069259
- Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass35,557 miles (+3,954)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 35,557 miles
- Test number
- 853350369228
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass31,603 miles (+3,735)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 31,603 miles
- Test number
- 171580968230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,868 miles (+3,341)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 27,868 miles
- Test number
- 203997957290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,527 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 24,527 miles
- Test number
- 644331656248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP51 NJZ
- Does LP51 NJZ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP51 NJZ is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LP51 NJZ?
- The MOT on LP51 NJZ is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP51 NJZ done?
- LP51 NJZ was recorded at 75,838 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 2,674 miles a year.
- Has LP51 NJZ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP51 NJZ has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on LP51 NJZ 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 NJZ find?
- LP51 NJZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner edge.
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