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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LR51 BKAMOT history

LR51 BKA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,286 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

LR51 BKA blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
118,286 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR51 BKA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR51 BKA was last recorded at 118,286 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 807 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,479 miles · 29 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
807 miles
Average per year
4,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,286 miles
  • 2025 – 117,479 miles
  • 2024 – 115,093 miles
  • 2023 – 112,269 miles
  • 2022 – 109,751 miles
  • 2021 – 107,345 miles
  • 2020 – 105,481 miles
  • 2019 – 103,001 miles
  • 2018 – 98,868 miles
  • 2017 – 94,541 miles
  • 2016 – 89,463 miles
  • 2015 – 82,407 miles
  • 2014 – 77,128 miles
  • 2013 – 71,564 miles
  • 2012 – 65,724 miles
  • 2011 – 60,301 miles
  • 2010 – 54,832 miles
  • 2009 – 49,590 miles
  • 2008 – 43,380 miles
  • 2007 – 38,760 miles
  • 2006 – 31,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,286 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Top mounts

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,286 miles (+807)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    118,286 miles
    Test number
    457166849963
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & Offside Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass117,479 miles (+2,386)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    117,479 miles
    Test number
    741495460879
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Nearside & Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass115,093 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,093 miles
    Test number
    286771704112
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail115,093 miles (+2,824)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,093 miles
    Test number
    822402717829
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside & Offside (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass112,269 miles (+2,518)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    112,269 miles
    Test number
    920107136944
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A Less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside Top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass109,751 miles (+2,406)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,751 miles
    Test number
    380416000941
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass107,345 miles (+1,864)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    107,345 miles
    Test number
    196794693226
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass105,481 miles (+2,480)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    105,481 miles
    Test number
    649547042144
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass103,001 miles (+4,133)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    103,001 miles
    Test number
    825972179910

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,868 miles (+4,327)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    98,868 miles
    Test number
    607320833024
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass94,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    175912295577

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail94,539 miles (+5,076)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,539 miles
    Test number
    238429746827
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  13. Pass89,463 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    89,463 miles
    Test number
    162980251765
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail89,463 miles (+7,056)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,463 miles
    Test number
    725762151925
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,407 miles (+5,279)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    82,407 miles
    Test number
    379633625215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass77,128 miles (+5,564)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    77,128 miles
    Test number
    145687924233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops broken

  17. Pass71,564 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    71,564 miles
    Test number
    435070123258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,724 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    447104642237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail65,724 miles (+5,423)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,724 miles
    Test number
    225063242279
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting rusty and weak.

  20. Pass60,301 miles (+5,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    60,301 miles
    Test number
    555768621261
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass54,832 miles (+5,242)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,832 miles
    Test number
    600369520247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,590 miles
    Test number
    380480439294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,590 miles (+6,210)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,590 miles
    Test number
    512959729289
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass43,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    43,380 miles
    Test number
    213045928279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Fail43,380 miles (+4,620)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,380 miles
    Test number
    713255928200
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass38,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    242036237265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail38,760 miles (+6,965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    534305737290
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  28. Pass31,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    291685836266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail31,795 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,795 miles
    Test number
    363145736288
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteFront tyers wearing unevenl down to 2mm
    • NoteSlight play in near side front wheel bearing

Questions about LR51 BKA

Does LR51 BKA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR51 BKA is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR51 BKA?
The MOT on LR51 BKA is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR51 BKA done?
LR51 BKA was recorded at 118,286 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 4,319 miles a year.
Has LR51 BKA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR51 BKA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LR51 BKA 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 BKA find?
LR51 BKA passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 8 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside; front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside & offside, and 5 more.

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