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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc

LR51 BCYMOT history

LR51 BCY is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 134,551 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Sept 2022.

LR51 BCY blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Sept 2023
Mileage
134,551 mi
At MOT on 6 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR51 BCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR51 BCY was last recorded at 134,551 miles on 6 Sept 2022, 2,450 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,101 miles · 26 Jul 2021
Between the last two tests
2,450 miles
Average per year
6,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 134,551 miles
  • 2021 – 132,101 miles
  • 2020 – 129,772 miles
  • 2019 – 124,586 miles
  • 2018 – 121,850 miles
  • 2017 – 119,125 miles
  • 2016 – 115,254 miles
  • 2015 – 111,774 miles
  • 2014 – 105,948 miles
  • 2013 – 95,843 miles
  • 2012 – 90,964 miles
  • 2010 – 82,718 miles
  • 2009 – 71,400 miles
  • 2008 – 59,391 miles
  • 2007 – 47,736 miles
  • 2006 – 37,366 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,551 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,551 miles (+2,450)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    134,551 miles
    Test number
    519631782723
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass132,101 miles3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    132,101 miles
    Test number
    224930511203
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail132,101 miles (+2,329)1 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,101 miles
    Test number
    228686409179
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear axle bushes deteriorating
    • AdvisoryBoth wipers slightly smeary
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass129,772 miles (+5,186)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    129,772 miles
    Test number
    897027390762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has stepped tread on inner edge and close to legal limit
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySigns of coolant leaking

  5. Pass124,586 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    124,586 miles
    Test number
    798622222343
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail124,586 miles (+2,736)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,586 miles
    Test number
    408888813039
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass121,850 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    298180612250
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  8. Fail121,850 miles (+2,725)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,850 miles
    Test number
    943540324372
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel arches corroded

  9. Pass119,125 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    119,125 miles
    Test number
    492145072147
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  10. Fail119,124 miles (+3,870)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,124 miles
    Test number
    224729294926
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

  11. Pass115,254 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,254 miles
    Test number
    993123670284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  12. Fail115,254 miles (+4)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,254 miles
    Test number
    299996237521
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  13. Fail115,250 miles (+3,476)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,250 miles
    Test number
    256228087671
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

  14. Pass111,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    111,774 miles
    Test number
    176816855050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  15. Fail111,774 miles (+5,826)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,774 miles
    Test number
    916266755054
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail105,948 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,948 miles
    Test number
    519017554014
    • Repaired at testFront Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

  17. Pass105,948 miles (+10,105)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    105,948 miles
    Test number
    755567754023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,843 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,843 miles
    Test number
    695386983092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail95,843 miles (+4,879)5 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,843 miles
    Test number
    277156183020
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass90,964 miles (+8,246)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,964 miles
    Test number
    387173382055
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn
    • NoteBoth no plates deteriorating
    • NoteExh deteriorating
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteRear brake discs & pads worn

  21. Pass82,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    910876530236
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail82,718 miles (+11,318)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,718 miles
    Test number
    144786430245
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass71,400 miles (+12,009)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    71,400 miles
    Test number
    400266539203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,391 miles (+11,655)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    59,391 miles
    Test number
    222403438286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,736 miles (+10,370)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,736 miles
    Test number
    362704637468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,366 miles
    Test number
    511487036252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LR51 BCY

Does LR51 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR51 BCY expired on 5 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR51 BCY?
The MOT on LR51 BCY expired on 5 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR51 BCY done?
LR51 BCY was recorded at 134,551 miles at its MOT on 6 Sept 2022, an average of 6,062 miles a year.
Has LR51 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR51 BCY has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LR51 BCY 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 LR51 BCY find?
LR51 BCY passed its latest MOT on 6 Sept 2022 with 2 minor defects and 11 advisories: nearside rear position lamp light intensity obviously reduced; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, and 10 more.

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