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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

LR51 BUJMOT history

LR51 BUJ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 26 MOT tests, with 56,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LR51 BUJ green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,851 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
22 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR51 BUJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR51 BUJ was last recorded at 56,851 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 1,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,354 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,497 miles
Average per year
1,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,851 miles
  • 2025 – 55,354 miles
  • 2024 – 53,744 miles
  • 2023 – 51,557 miles
  • 2022 – 48,964 miles
  • 2021 – 46,224 miles
  • 2020 – 43,687 miles
  • 2019 – 42,263 miles
  • 2018 – 39,892 miles
  • 2017 – 37,414 miles
  • 2016 – 35,831 miles
  • 2015 – 34,356 miles
  • 2014 – 32,929 miles
  • 2013 – 31,591 miles
  • 2012 – 30,468 miles
  • 2011 – 28,858 miles
  • 2010 – 28,104 miles
  • 2009 – 27,573 miles
  • 2008 – 26,788 miles
  • 2007 – 26,044 miles
  • 2006 – 22,878 miles
  • 2005 – 20,249 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,851 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,851 miles (+1,497)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,851 miles
    Test number
    915913814379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass55,354 miles (+1,610)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    55,354 miles
    Test number
    544240176429

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass53,744 miles (+2,187)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    53,744 miles
    Test number
    433257115267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,557 miles (+2,593)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    51,557 miles
    Test number
    323695873338
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass48,964 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    48,964 miles
    Test number
    502144092566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass46,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    46,224 miles
    Test number
    185948113624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail46,224 miles (+2,537)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,224 miles
    Test number
    599625634595
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass43,687 miles (+1,424)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    43,687 miles
    Test number
    653476192652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower SUSPENSION ARM HAVE SURFACE CORROSION

  9. Pass42,263 miles (+2,371)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    42,263 miles
    Test number
    147081313918
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  10. Pass39,892 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    39,892 miles
    Test number
    518587643838

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass37,414 miles (+1,583)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    37,414 miles
    Test number
    479318098892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass35,831 miles (+1,475)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    35,831 miles
    Test number
    753918220393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,356 miles (+1,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    34,356 miles
    Test number
    476328191193
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass32,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    32,929 miles
    Test number
    517743874233
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail32,929 miles (+1,338)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,929 miles
    Test number
    597792874286
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass31,591 miles (+1,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    31,591 miles
    Test number
    398768073209
    • NoteAll four tyres have small splits in the sidewalls and tread edges

  17. Pass30,468 miles (+1,610)2 dangerous2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    30,468 miles
    Test number
    518482482240
    • DangerousNearside front tyre perishing/deteriorating
    • DangerousOffside front tyre perishing/deteriorating
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing 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)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing/deteriorating
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perishing/deteriorating

  18. Pass28,858 miles (+754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    28,858 miles
    Test number
    316782871252
    • NoteNSF/OSF tyres slightly perished on outer walls

  19. Pass28,104 miles (+531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    28,104 miles
    Test number
    362090470450
    • NoteO/s/f inner cv boot leaking grease slightly.

  20. Pass27,573 miles (+785)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    27,573 miles
    Test number
    990555779295
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished

  21. Pass26,788 miles (+744)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    26,788 miles
    Test number
    173388868239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass26,044 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,044 miles
    Test number
    172691077228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,878 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    384748866286
    • NoteService lamp on

  24. Fail22,878 miles (+2,629)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,878 miles
    Test number
    890908866266
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteService lamp on

  25. Pass20,249 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    20,249 miles
    Test number
    152896335231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail20,237 miles2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,237 miles
    Test number
    950305335229
    • DangerousNearside Front 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)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about LR51 BUJ

Does LR51 BUJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR51 BUJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR51 BUJ?
The MOT on LR51 BUJ is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR51 BUJ done?
LR51 BUJ was recorded at 56,851 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 1,735 miles a year.
Has LR51 BUJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR51 BUJ has failed 4 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on LR51 BUJ 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 BUJ find?
LR51 BUJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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