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Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,390 cc

LS51 TSXMOT history

LS51 TSX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,104 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Sept 2024.

LS51 TSX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2025
Mileage
133,104 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 TSX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 TSX was last recorded at 133,104 miles on 30 Sept 2024, 2,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,461 miles · 13 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
2,643 miles
Average per year
4,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,104 miles
  • 2023 – 130,461 miles
  • 2022 – 125,445 miles
  • 2021 – 124,125 miles
  • 2020 – 123,150 miles
  • 2019 – 122,617 miles
  • 2018 – 121,136 miles
  • 2017 – 118,350 miles
  • 2016 – 115,622 miles
  • 2015 – 112,038 miles
  • 2014 – 109,311 miles
  • 2013 – 106,408 miles
  • 2012 – 102,511 miles
  • 2011 – 96,033 miles
  • 2010 – 90,684 miles
  • 2009 – 85,928 miles
  • 2008 – 79,835 miles
  • 2007 – 69,427 miles
  • 2006 – 57,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,104 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,104 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,104 miles
    Test number
    206846737184
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail133,104 miles (+2,643)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,104 miles
    Test number
    355958788837
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass130,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    130,461 miles
    Test number
    211519967188
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail130,461 miles (+5,016)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,461 miles
    Test number
    384615963515
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass125,445 miles (+1,320)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    125,445 miles
    Test number
    793858646468
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass124,125 miles (+975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    124,125 miles
    Test number
    158055144939
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    123,150 miles
    Test number
    729929128337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail123,150 miles (+533)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,150 miles
    Test number
    825633645169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass122,617 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,617 miles
    Test number
    310958626464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,136 miles (+2,786)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    121,136 miles
    Test number
    311965614907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass118,350 miles (+2,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    118,350 miles
    Test number
    569673233590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass115,622 miles (+3,584)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    115,622 miles
    Test number
    378118384632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,038 miles (+2,727)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    112,038 miles
    Test number
    412204458941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass109,311 miles (+2,903)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,311 miles
    Test number
    299941684213
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  15. Pass106,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    106,408 miles
    Test number
    639967583204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,406 miles (+3,895)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,406 miles
    Test number
    647377483270
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass102,511 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,511 miles
    Test number
    736679392268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail102,509 miles (+6,476)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,509 miles
    Test number
    189268192226
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring tail missing

  19. Pass96,033 miles (+5,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    96,033 miles
    Test number
    507738991203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  20. Pass90,684 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,684 miles
    Test number
    414738490239
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail90,684 miles (+4,756)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,684 miles
    Test number
    554808490281
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass85,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    85,928 miles
    Test number
    344214799401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,926 miles (+6,091)8 failures2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,926 miles
    Test number
    190524499252
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass79,835 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    79,835 miles
    Test number
    303650698493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail79,792 miles (+10,365)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,792 miles
    Test number
    294034288208
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass69,427 miles (+12,105)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    69,427 miles
    Test number
    833509397256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass57,322 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    57,322 miles
    Test number
    193053706327
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS51 TSX

Does LS51 TSX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 TSX expired on 29 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 TSX?
The MOT on LS51 TSX expired on 29 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 TSX done?
LS51 TSX was recorded at 133,104 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2024, an average of 4,229 miles a year.
Has LS51 TSX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 TSX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LS51 TSX 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 TSX find?
LS51 TSX passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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