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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

LS51 AUXMOT history

LS51 AUX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,676 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

LS51 AUX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
153,676 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,997 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 AUX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 AUX was last recorded at 153,676 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jan 2011: 58,347 miles, lower than 94,491 miles on 21 Jan 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
153,671 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,997 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,676 miles
  • 2022 – 145,395 miles
  • 2021 – 137,460 miles
  • 2020 – 131,107 miles
  • 2019 – 124,258 miles
  • 2018 – 120,480 miles
  • 2017 – 115,297 miles
  • 2016 – 108,431 miles
  • 2015 – 106,663 miles
  • 2014 – 105,665 miles
  • 2013 – 104,393 miles
  • 2012 – 101,525 miles
  • 2011 – 58,347 miles
  • 2010 – 94,491 miles
  • 2009 – 88,763 miles
  • 2008 – 76,450 miles
  • 2007 – 63,685 miles
  • 2006 – 41,236 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,676 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch damaged - covered with tapeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch damaged - covered with tape
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Wiper defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,676 miles (+5)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,676 miles
    Test number
    196309517575
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch damaged - covered with tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch damaged - covered with tape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail153,671 miles (+8,276)1 dangerous7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,671 miles
    Test number
    472611848670
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch damaged - covered with tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
  3. Pass145,395 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    145,395 miles
    Test number
    137855486014
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper defective
  4. Fail145,381 miles (+7,921)2 dangerous5 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,381 miles
    Test number
    574856517967
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wiper defective
  5. Pass137,460 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    137,460 miles
    Test number
    466291961686
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  6. Fail137,459 miles (+6,352)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,459 miles
    Test number
    428623529492
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  7. Pass131,107 miles (+6,849)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    131,107 miles
    Test number
    345253252830
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass124,258 miles (+3,778)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    124,258 miles
    Test number
    995593776657
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear-most (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. Pass120,480 miles (+5,183)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    120,480 miles
    Test number
    616662560741

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass115,297 miles (+6,866)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    115,297 miles
    Test number
    722812293103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,431 miles (+1,768)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    108,431 miles
    Test number
    328952783144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass106,663 miles (+998)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,663 miles
    Test number
    429929725182
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
  13. Pass105,665 miles (+1,272)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,665 miles
    Test number
    769468824161
    • NoteFront brake discs pitted and rusty
  14. Pass104,393 miles (+2,868)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    104,393 miles
    Test number
    516186433108
    • NoteAll brake discs pitted
  15. Pass101,525 miles (+43,178)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,525 miles
    Test number
    956303432010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass58,347 miles (-36,144)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    58,347 miles
    Test number
    618550221033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass94,491 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    94,491 miles
    Test number
    760951820082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass88,763 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    88,763 miles
    Test number
    194649529085
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn to excess and have movement. STRONG ADVISE.
  19. Fail88,763 miles (+12,313)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,763 miles
    Test number
    181238529061
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn to excess and have movement. STRONG ADVISE.
  20. Pass76,450 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    76,450 miles
    Test number
    172780668043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail76,450 miles (+12,765)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,450 miles
    Test number
    163689458460
    • 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)
  22. Pass63,685 miles (+22,449)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,685 miles
    Test number
    174224737467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass41,236 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    41,236 miles
    Test number
    600238936098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 AUX

Does LS51 AUX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 AUX expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 AUX?
The MOT on LS51 AUX expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 AUX done?
LS51 AUX was recorded at 153,676 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 5,997 miles a year.
Has LS51 AUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 AUX has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 AUX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jan 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 AUX find?
LS51 AUX passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 15 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; exhaust noisy; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 12 more.

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