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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

LS51 AOEMOT history

LS51 AOE is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 100,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2026.

LS51 AOE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jul 2027
Mileage
100,482 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,130 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 AOE
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
9 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 AOE was last recorded at 100,482 miles on 17 Jul 2026, 473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,009 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
473 miles
Average per year
3,130 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,482 miles
  • 2025 – 100,009 miles
  • 2024 – 99,645 miles
  • 2023 – 99,031 miles
  • 2022 – 98,560 miles
  • 2021 – 97,762 miles
  • 2020 – 96,899 miles
  • 2019 – 96,003 miles
  • 2018 – 94,699 miles
  • 2017 – 93,254 miles
  • 2016 – 91,067 miles
  • 2015 – 87,782 miles
  • 2014 – 84,606 miles
  • 2013 – 81,886 miles
  • 2012 – 79,599 miles
  • 2011 – 75,280 miles
  • 2010 – 69,722 miles
  • 2009 – 65,348 miles
  • 2008 – 60,022 miles
  • 2007 – 55,738 miles
  • 2006 – 44,957 miles
  • 2005 – 35,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,482 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension all components build up corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,482 miles (+473)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    100,482 miles
    Test number
    981428809753
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension all components build up corrosion nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass100,009 miles (+364)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    100,009 miles
    Test number
    374456310029
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass99,645 miles (+614)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    99,645 miles
    Test number
    354546246203
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Pass99,031 miles (+471)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    99,031 miles
    Test number
    574525501983
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass98,560 miles (+798)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    98,560 miles
    Test number
    772897524205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass97,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    873233498731

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail97,762 miles (+863)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,762 miles
    Test number
    258191761813
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass96,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    416060934351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail96,899 miles (+896)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,899 miles
    Test number
    604614891058
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass96,003 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,003 miles
    Test number
    430386887038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass94,699 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    94,699 miles
    Test number
    309845489244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass93,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,254 miles
    Test number
    444051254900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,254 miles (+2,187)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,254 miles
    Test number
    474312668140
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns+os (8.2.2)

  14. Pass91,067 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    91,067 miles
    Test number
    139606656343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    198677885162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,782 miles (+3,176)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,782 miles
    Test number
    695817285142
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass84,606 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    84,606 miles
    Test number
    709117694192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail81,886 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,886 miles
    Test number
    686730493176
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass81,886 miles (+2,287)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    81,886 miles
    Test number
    999590193189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass79,599 miles (+4,319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    79,599 miles
    Test number
    236531292117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Fail75,280 miles2 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    348556691146
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil level close to minimum

  22. Pass75,280 miles (+5,558)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    799526091110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine oil level close to minimum

  23. Pass69,722 miles (+4,374)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,722 miles
    Test number
    364761500459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass65,348 miles (+5,326)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    65,348 miles
    Test number
    921732309288
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  25. Pass60,022 miles (+4,284)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    60,022 miles
    Test number
    591704918288
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTrailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass55,738 miles (+10,781)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,738 miles
    Test number
    710090797251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass44,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    453094466258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail44,957 miles (+9,414)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,957 miles
    Test number
    604354366247
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail35,543 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,543 miles
    Test number
    152531795220
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)

  30. Pass35,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    35,543 miles
    Test number
    974331695265
    • 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)

Questions about LS51 AOE

Does LS51 AOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 AOE is valid until 23 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 AOE?
The MOT on LS51 AOE is valid until 23 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 AOE done?
LS51 AOE was recorded at 100,482 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2026, an average of 3,130 miles a year.
Has LS51 AOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 AOE has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on LS51 AOE 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 LS51 AOE find?
LS51 AOE passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced axle and suspension all components build up corrosion nearside and offside.

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