Volkswagen Golf
Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
LS51 AUUMOT history
LS51 AUU is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 187,410 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Jun 2025
- Mileage
- 187,410 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,797 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 AUU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Jun 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
LS51 AUU was last recorded at 187,410 miles on 29 May 2025, 10,095 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 177,315 miles · 23 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 10,095 miles
- Average per year
- 7,797 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 187,410 miles
- 2024 – 177,315 miles
- 2023 – 170,091 miles
- 2022 – 165,348 miles
- 2021 – 159,413 miles
- 2020 – 150,116 miles
- 2019 – 150,079 miles
- 2018 – 139,509 miles
- 2017 – 126,782 miles
- 2016 – 114,332 miles
- 2015 – 102,254 miles
- 2014 – 90,143 miles
- 2013 – 82,772 miles
- 2012 – 74,519 miles
- 2011 – 69,363 miles
- 2010 – 66,234 miles
- 2009 – 62,331 miles
- 2008 – 57,365 miles
- 2007 – 51,841 miles
- 2006 – 36,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
Fail187,410 miles
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEm light on but first used before 1 July 2003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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.
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Coolant leak radiator
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail187,410 miles (+10,095)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,410 miles
- Test number
- 313886807990
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEm light on but first used before 1 July 2003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass177,315 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 177,315 miles
- Test number
- 561607077720
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,315 miles (+7,224)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,315 miles
- Test number
- 566807471394
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,091 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 170,091 miles
- Test number
- 617939134418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail170,091 miles (+308)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,091 miles
- Test number
- 915206343140
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Fail169,783 miles (+4,435)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,783 miles
- Test number
- 804621011599
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Pass165,348 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 165,348 miles
- Test number
- 835481321869
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail165,348 miles (+5,935)2 dangerous4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,348 miles
- Test number
- 962515410959
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass159,413 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 159,413 miles
- Test number
- 948557057378
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmall engine oil leak
Fail159,413 miles (+9,297)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,413 miles
- Test number
- 604568621026
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySmall engine oil leak
Pass150,116 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 150,116 miles
- Test number
- 798340043637
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,115 miles (+36)2 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,115 miles
- Test number
- 763464273701
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Fail150,079 miles (+10,570)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,079 miles
- Test number
- 249008492473
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction mirror missing (3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass139,509 miles (+12,727)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 139,509 miles
- Test number
- 119282672244
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass126,782 miles (+12,450)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 126,782 miles
- Test number
- 836959325525
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,332 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 114,332 miles
- Test number
- 150322971107
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail114,309 miles (+12,055)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,309 miles
- Test number
- 130544194805
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,254 miles (+12,111)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 102,254 miles
- Test number
- 665419806205
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass90,143 miles (+7,371)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 90,143 miles
- Test number
- 379220984426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,772 miles (+8,253)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 82,772 miles
- Test number
- 365161583235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,519 miles (+5,156)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 74,519 miles
- Test number
- 117310012239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,363 miles (+3,129)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 69,363 miles
- Test number
- 396774311401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,234 miles (+3,903)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 66,234 miles
- Test number
- 152708210257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,331 miles (+4,966)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 62,331 miles
- Test number
- 431420229289
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Pass57,365 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 57,365 miles
- Test number
- 333357918217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,365 miles (+5,524)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,365 miles
- Test number
- 800337618239
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Pass51,841 miles (+5,293)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 51,841 miles
- Test number
- 284748427293
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,548 miles (+10,181)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 46,548 miles
- Test number
- 392375267035
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass36,367 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 36,367 miles
- Test number
- 360673316005
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Questions about LS51 AUU
- Does LS51 AUU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 AUU expired on 6 Jun 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 AUU?
- The MOT on LS51 AUU expired on 6 Jun 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 AUU done?
- LS51 AUU was recorded at 187,410 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2025, an average of 7,797 miles a year.
- Has LS51 AUU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 AUU has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 29 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS51 AUU 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 AUU find?
- LS51 AUU failed its latest MOT on 29 May 2025 with 8 major defects and 5 advisories: driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle; driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended.; exhaust lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits, and 10 more.
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