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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

LS51 AVLMOT history

LS51 AVL is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 229,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LS51 AVL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 9 Mar 2027
Mileage
229,804 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
8,488 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 AVL
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 valid until 9 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 AVL was last recorded at 229,804 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 2,583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,221 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,583 miles
Average per year
8,488 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,804 miles
  • 2025 – 227,221 miles
  • 2024 – 220,114 miles
  • 2023 – 208,914 miles
  • 2022 – 202,035 miles
  • 2021 – 198,528 miles
  • 2020 – 192,455 miles
  • 2019 – 177,587 miles
  • 2018 – 167,792 miles
  • 2017 – 156,402 miles
  • 2016 – 145,870 miles
  • 2015 – 133,953 miles
  • 2014 – 126,615 miles
  • 2013 – 113,470 miles
  • 2012 – 106,217 miles
  • 2011 – 95,252 miles
  • 2010 – 83,470 miles
  • 2009 – 77,783 miles
  • 2008 – 72,531 miles
  • 2007 – 65,356 miles
  • 2006 – 59,580 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,804 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at exhaust sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. Rear section is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill is corroded and deformed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak into rear box. (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

Full MOT history

36 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,804 miles (+2,583)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    229,804 miles
    Test number
    583177369559
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at exhaust sleeve. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe. Rear section is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill is corroded and deformed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Small brake pipe is corroded. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak into rear box. (6.1.2 (a))
  2. Pass227,221 miles (+19)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    227,221 miles
    Test number
    749347725871
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  3. Fail227,202 miles (+7,088)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,202 miles
    Test number
    766235460043
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both exhaust sleeves (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass220,114 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    220,114 miles
    Test number
    420429911817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail220,112 miles (+11,198)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,112 miles
    Test number
    372559332106
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass208,914 miles (+17)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    208,914 miles
    Test number
    966920058278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Fail208,897 miles (+6,862)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,897 miles
    Test number
    701612492532
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Pass202,035 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    202,035 miles
    Test number
    568239190933
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail202,015 miles (+3,487)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,015 miles
    Test number
    931130033788
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure bolt in front bush appears to be loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass198,528 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    198,528 miles
    Test number
    987974769947
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail198,528 miles (+21)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,528 miles
    Test number
    732492917923
    • DangerousNearside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Fail198,507 miles (+6,052)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,507 miles
    Test number
    517141254138
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass192,455 miles (+14,868)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    192,455 miles
    Test number
    642728877573
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  14. Pass177,587 miles (+9,795)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    177,587 miles
    Test number
    140667510024
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to nsr flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to osr flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped nsf.
  15. Pass167,792 miles (+403)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,792 miles
    Test number
    577574221309
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and hangers broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nsf flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsf wiper torn.osf brake slight bind.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  16. Fail167,389 miles (+10,987)2 dangerous2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,389 miles
    Test number
    451451665793
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed and coroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint and hangers broken (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to nsf flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNsf wiper torn.osf brake slight bind.
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
  17. Pass156,402 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    156,402 miles
    Test number
    430537647320
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked along tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp dull
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  18. Fail156,402 miles (+179)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,402 miles
    Test number
    778384693702
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking along tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp dull
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail156,223 miles (+10,353)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,223 miles
    Test number
    129545043634
    • FailureBrake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part air filter/intake pipe insecure fouling brake servo hose (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling inner trim (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking along tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate lamp dull
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass145,870 miles (+11,917)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    145,870 miles
    Test number
    625460623651
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded and slight leak, hanger arms broken away from pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - rear section (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass133,953 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    133,953 miles
    Test number
    585309225012
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust hanging bracket broken
    • NoteHeadlamp beam slightly yellow
  22. Fail133,953 miles (+7,338)1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,953 miles
    Test number
    989049825017
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteExhaust hanging bracket broken
    • NoteHeadlamp beam slightly yellow
  23. Pass126,615 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    126,615 miles
    Test number
    256653854055
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise exhaust mid pipe hanger broken
  24. Fail126,615 miles (+13,145)1 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,615 miles
    Test number
    899013954071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAdvise exhaust mid pipe hanger broken
  25. Pass113,470 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,470 miles
    Test number
    908288013032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth head lamp beam patterns poor
  26. Fail113,470 miles (+7,253)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,470 miles
    Test number
    767508013058
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth head lamp beam patterns poor
  27. Pass106,217 miles (+10,965)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    106,217 miles
    Test number
    225151442026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bushes worn
    • NoteOffside front brake disc worn
  28. Pass95,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    95,252 miles
    Test number
    679622831095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail95,252 miles (+11,782)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,252 miles
    Test number
    786142131036
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  30. Pass83,470 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    83,470 miles
    Test number
    390453510073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass77,783 miles (+5,252)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    77,783 miles
    Test number
    352515039083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass72,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    293440838065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail72,531 miles (+7,175)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,531 miles
    Test number
    633769428099
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  34. Pass65,356 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    65,356 miles
    Test number
    810659707027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass59,580 miles (+89)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,580 miles
    Test number
    623282336078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail59,491 miles5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    352597526004
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureFront front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear brake drum excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LS51 AVL

Does LS51 AVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 AVL is valid until 9 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 AVL?
The MOT on LS51 AVL is valid until 9 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 AVL done?
LS51 AVL was recorded at 229,804 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 8,488 miles a year.
Has LS51 AVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 AVL has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LS51 AVL 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 AVL find?
LS51 AVL passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at exhaust sleeve.; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe. rear section is corroded., and 6 more.

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