Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc
LP51 NKEMOT history
LP51 NKE is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 53,453 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 53,453 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 1,684 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LP51 NKE
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LP51 NKE was last recorded at 53,453 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 13 Dec 2006: 10,871 miles, lower than 18,730 miles on 22 Dec 2005.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 53,453 miles · 28 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 1,684 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 53,453 miles
- 2025 – 51,209 miles
- 2023 – 49,767 miles
- 2022 – 44,053 miles
- 2019 – 38,426 miles
- 2018 – 32,662 miles
- 2016 – 32,549 miles
- 2015 – 30,479 miles
- 2014 – 29,175 miles
- 2013 – 28,175 miles
- 2012 – 25,359 miles
- 2011 – 24,639 miles
- 2010 – 20,198 miles
- 2009 – 16,515 miles
- 2008 – 12,856 miles
- 2006 – 10,871 miles
- 2005 – 18,730 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass53,453 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass53,453 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 53,453 miles
- Test number
- 235533173233
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
Fail53,453 miles (+2,244)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,453 miles
- Test number
- 509568367937
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scalloping (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scalloping (5.2.3 (e))
Pass51,209 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 51,209 miles
- Test number
- 824683235997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Fail51,209 miles (+1,442)1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,209 miles
- Test number
- 338169992448
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass49,767 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 49,767 miles
- Test number
- 936140480168
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre stepped on inner edge
Fail49,767 miles (+5,714)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,767 miles
- Test number
- 760052022886
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre stepped on inner edge
Pass44,053 miles (+5,627)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 44,053 miles
- Test number
- 187929036173
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass38,426 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 38,426 miles
- Test number
- 181911871072
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge.
Fail38,423 miles (+5,761)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,423 miles
- Test number
- 378941827708
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inner edge.
Pass32,662 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 32,662 miles
- Test number
- 973964063887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,658 miles (+109)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,658 miles
- Test number
- 618734396854
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Pass32,549 miles (+2,070)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 32,549 miles
- Test number
- 121260855064
- AdvisoryFront tyres are worn on edges.
Pass30,479 miles (+1,304)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 30,479 miles
- Test number
- 800250996995
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,175 miles (+1,000)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 29,175 miles
- Test number
- 267695324321
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteN/s/f wiper slightly split
- NoteO/s headlamp bracket damage
Pass28,175 miles (+2,816)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 28,175 miles
- Test number
- 976280223357
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass25,359 miles (+720)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 25,359 miles
- Test number
- 835207922390
- NoteN/s wiper split
Pass24,639 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 24,639 miles
- Test number
- 808012041390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,637 miles (+4,439)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,637 miles
- Test number
- 448411241311
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass20,198 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 20,198 miles
- Test number
- 873609770221
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fail20,198 miles (+3,683)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 20,198 miles
- Test number
- 880609470220
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass16,515 miles (+3,659)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 16,515 miles
- Test number
- 281752089105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass12,856 miles (+1,985)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 12,856 miles
- Test number
- 351342908061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,871 miles (-7,859)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 10,871 miles
- Test number
- 762477346347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 18,730 miles
- Test number
- 102686255322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LP51 NKE
- Does LP51 NKE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP51 NKE is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LP51 NKE?
- The MOT on LP51 NKE is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LP51 NKE done?
- LP51 NKE was recorded at 53,453 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 1,684 miles a year.
- Has LP51 NKE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LP51 NKE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on LP51 NKE ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LP51 NKE find?
- LP51 NKE passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on axle, and 3 more.
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