Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc
LS51 TNLMOT history
LS51 TNL is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 91,151 mi
- At MOT on 17 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,598 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 TNL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Oct 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 TNL was last recorded at 91,151 miles on 17 Jan 2026, 686 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 90,465 miles · 11 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 686 miles
- Average per year
- 3,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 91,151 miles
- 2025 – 90,465 miles
- 2024 – 89,900 miles
- 2023 – 89,175 miles
- 2021 – 88,277 miles
- 2020 – 84,932 miles
- 2019 – 81,226 miles
- 2018 – 76,740 miles
- 2017 – 74,280 miles
- 2016 – 72,513 miles
- 2015 – 66,052 miles
- 2014 – 61,085 miles
- 2013 – 55,670 miles
- 2012 – 51,426 miles
- 2011 – 46,382 miles
- 2010 – 41,347 miles
- 2009 – 37,180 miles
- 2008 – 31,990 miles
- 2007 – 27,288 miles
- 2006 – 22,994 miles
- 2005 – 18,264 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass91,151 miles
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated permanently
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass91,151 miles (+686)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 91,151 miles
- Test number
- 212444417953
- AdvisoryEngine management lamp illuminated permanently
Pass90,465 miles (+565)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 90,465 miles
- Test number
- 801196110292
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,900 miles (+725)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,900 miles
- Test number
- 551690257071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,175 miles (+898)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 89,175 miles
- Test number
- 342178470402
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass88,277 miles (+1,294)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 88,277 miles
- Test number
- 138337252048
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Disc brakes dust shield corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp fixing broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass86,983 miles (+2,051)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 86,983 miles
- Test number
- 204864280859
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp top fixing broken
- AdvisoryRear Both brake discs inner surface corroded
Pass84,932 miles1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 84,932 miles
- Test number
- 832348578666
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOS headlight bracket broken, still secure
- AdvisoryOSR light lens broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail84,932 miles (+3,706)1 dangerous2 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,932 miles
- Test number
- 114077932039
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOS headlight bracket broken, still secure
- AdvisoryOSR light lens broken
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass81,226 miles1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 81,226 miles
- Test number
- 614524102722
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail81,226 miles (+4,486)3 major1 minor17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,226 miles
- Test number
- 237803760657
- MajorEmissions not tested due to major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
Pass76,740 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 76,740 miles
- Test number
- 340251729111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail76,740 miles (+2,460)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,740 miles
- Test number
- 534989637417
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryDrivers wing mirror damaged
Pass74,280 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 74,280 miles
- Test number
- 992563506870
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,271 miles (+1,758)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,271 miles
- Test number
- 160290939687
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)
Pass72,513 miles (+6,461)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 72,513 miles
- Test number
- 741311443114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,052 miles (+4,967)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 66,052 miles
- Test number
- 755993246765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,085 miles (+5,415)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 61,085 miles
- Test number
- 336815694401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,670 miles (+4,244)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 55,670 miles
- Test number
- 548182793227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,426 miles (+5,044)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 51,426 miles
- Test number
- 837420882273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,382 miles (+5,035)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 46,382 miles
- Test number
- 367030291476
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,347 miles (+4,167)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 41,347 miles
- Test number
- 192431500368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,180 miles (+5,190)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 37,180 miles
- Test number
- 920052599272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,990 miles (+4,702)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 31,990 miles
- Test number
- 874027788283
- NoteSlight gearbox leak (damp)
Pass27,288 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 27,288 miles
- Test number
- 291790597230
- NoteNsr tyre getting low on outer edge
Fail27,288 miles (+4,294)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,288 miles
- Test number
- 422050297287
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- NoteNsr tyre getting low on outer edge
Pass22,994 miles (+4,730)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 22,994 miles
- Test number
- 532490506332
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,264 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 18,264 miles
- Test number
- 331718785478
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LS51 TNL
- Does LS51 TNL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 TNL is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 TNL?
- The MOT on LS51 TNL is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS51 TNL done?
- LS51 TNL was recorded at 91,151 miles at its MOT on 17 Jan 2026, an average of 3,598 miles a year.
- Has LS51 TNL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 TNL has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2020.
- Has the mileage on LS51 TNL 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 TNL find?
- LS51 TNL passed its latest MOT on 17 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: engine management lamp illuminated permanently.
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