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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

LS51 TSUMOT history

LS51 TSU is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 21 MOT tests, with 108,349 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

LS51 TSU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
108,349 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
19 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,233 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 TSU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 TSU was last recorded at 108,349 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 2,593 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
105,756 miles · 7 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,593 miles
Average per year
3,233 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,349 miles
  • 2024 – 105,756 miles
  • 2023 – 99,158 miles
  • 2022 – 96,975 miles
  • 2019 – 96,665 miles
  • 2018 – 95,547 miles
  • 2017 – 88,701 miles
  • 2016 – 76,679 miles
  • 2015 – 73,094 miles
  • 2014 – 71,604 miles
  • 2013 – 69,790 miles
  • 2012 – 68,222 miles
  • 2011 – 65,921 miles
  • 2010 – 62,539 miles
  • 2009 – 59,155 miles
  • 2008 – 54,857 miles
  • 2007 – 48,847 miles
  • 2006 – 42,736 miles
  • 2005 – 40,867 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,349 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

21 tests since 15 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass108,349 miles (+2,593)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    108,349 miles
    Test number
    850766000956
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass105,756 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    105,756 miles
    Test number
    270500601751
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at water drain grommet (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail105,756 miles (+6,598)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,756 miles
    Test number
    188188865140
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor at water drain grommet (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass99,158 miles (+2,183)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,158 miles
    Test number
    398431688374
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear brake pipe and rear to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass96,975 miles (+310)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    804190800208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass96,665 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,665 miles
    Test number
    679568289978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,547 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    95,547 miles
    Test number
    186091640744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass88,701 miles (+12,022)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    88,701 miles
    Test number
    358954499156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass76,679 miles (+3,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    76,679 miles
    Test number
    242821187155
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  10. Pass73,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    207492135481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail73,094 miles (+1,490)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,094 miles
    Test number
    485272535142
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
  12. Pass71,604 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    71,604 miles
    Test number
    336917134177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass69,790 miles (+1,568)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    69,790 miles
    Test number
    279694833128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,222 miles (+2,301)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    68,222 miles
    Test number
    157277542194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,921 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    65,921 miles
    Test number
    248085251100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,539 miles (+3,384)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    62,539 miles
    Test number
    953932230192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,155 miles (+4,298)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    59,155 miles
    Test number
    291573449424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass54,857 miles (+6,010)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    54,857 miles
    Test number
    591218238193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass48,847 miles (+6,111)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    48,847 miles
    Test number
    943986647154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,736 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    42,736 miles
    Test number
    784240366118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass40,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    40,867 miles
    Test number
    154138455286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 TSU

Does LS51 TSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 TSU is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 TSU?
The MOT on LS51 TSU is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 TSU done?
LS51 TSU was recorded at 108,349 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,233 miles a year.
Has LS51 TSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 TSU has failed 2 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 TSU 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 TSU find?
LS51 TSU passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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