Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LS51 DEWMOT history
LS51 DEW is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Nov 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 250,565 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 250,565 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,756 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 DEW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 27 Nov 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 DEW was last recorded at 250,565 miles on 19 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 250,565 miles · 14 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,756 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 250,565 miles
- 2022 – 245,737 miles
- 2021 – 240,199 miles
- 2020 – 236,180 miles
- 2019 – 227,350 miles
- 2018 – 217,536 miles
- 2017 – 207,021 miles
- 2016 – 195,499 miles
- 2015 – 186,112 miles
- 2014 – 181,216 miles
- 2013 – 171,337 miles
- 2012 – 160,134 miles
- 2011 – 150,452 miles
- 2010 – 136,382 miles
- 2008 – 126,693 miles
- 2007 – 113,614 miles
- 2006 – 91,166 miles
- 2005 – 71,917 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass250,565 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2017
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Engine cover fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 26 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass250,565 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 250,565 miles
- Test number
- 243490674322
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail250,565 miles (+4,828)1 dangerous1 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,565 miles
- Test number
- 753701500200
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass245,737 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 245,737 miles
- Test number
- 793047023069
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shockabsorber cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all floor panels
Fail245,737 miles (+5,538)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,737 miles
- Test number
- 895837959771
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shockabsorber cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion to all floor panels
Pass240,199 miles (+4,019)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 240,199 miles
- Test number
- 633513244672
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting/ bearing play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear shockabsorber covers insecure
Pass236,180 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 236,180 miles
- Test number
- 575528227315
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail236,180 miles (+8,830)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,180 miles
- Test number
- 441778517448
- MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass227,350 miles (+9,814)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 227,350 miles
- Test number
- 615859458377
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass217,536 miles (+10,515)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 217,536 miles
- Test number
- 224446925671
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
- AdvisoryO/s rear tyre tread cracked
Pass207,021 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 207,021 miles
- Test number
- 964985737158
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Fail207,021 miles (+11,522)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,021 miles
- Test number
- 826969097352
- FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass195,499 miles (+9,387)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 195,499 miles
- Test number
- 642444771720
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryCorrosion of o/s/r brake disc/slight bind of o/s/r brake
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f steering rack/end
- AdvisorySign of n/s/r brake disc/pads getting hot/discoloured
Pass186,112 miles (+4,896)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 186,112 miles
- Test number
- 476426815274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass181,216 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 181,216 miles
- Test number
- 897871634294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,216 miles (+9,879)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,216 miles
- Test number
- 378490834444
- FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass171,337 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 171,337 miles
- Test number
- 125084123206
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail171,337 miles (+11,203)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,337 miles
- Test number
- 845024123287
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Pass160,134 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 160,134 miles
- Test number
- 297931122213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,134 miles (+9,682)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,134 miles
- Test number
- 976674812299
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass150,452 miles (+14,070)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 150,452 miles
- Test number
- 596434671184
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- 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)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack.
Pass136,382 miles (+9,689)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 136,382 miles
- Test number
- 123471820422
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteNearside steering rack end slight play.
- NoteOffside steering rack end slight play.
Pass126,693 miles (+13,079)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 126,693 miles
- Test number
- 442137948325
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteE S P warning light is on.
Pass113,614 miles (+22,448)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 113,614 miles
- Test number
- 661951337337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,166 miles (+19,249)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 91,166 miles
- Test number
- 211850626362
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,917 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 71,917 miles
- Test number
- 791170635357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 DEW
- Does LS51 DEW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 DEW expired on 18 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 DEW?
- The MOT on LS51 DEW expired on 18 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 DEW done?
- LS51 DEW was recorded at 250,565 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2024, an average of 9,756 miles a year.
- Has LS51 DEW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 DEW has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS51 DEW 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 DEW find?
- LS51 DEW passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2024 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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