
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
LS51 TVWMOT history
LS51 TVW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Nov 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 231,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Feb 2023
- Mileage
- 231,680 mi
- At MOT on 23 Feb 2022
- MOT tests
- 21
- 16 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 9,060 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS51 TVW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Nov 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Feb 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS51 TVW was last recorded at 231,680 miles on 23 Feb 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 231,680 miles · 15 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,060 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 231,680 miles
- 2021 – 226,432 miles
- 2020 – 221,111 miles
- 2019 – 213,678 miles
- 2018 – 204,026 miles
- 2017 – 197,503 miles
- 2016 – 194,172 miles
- 2015 – 190,700 miles
- 2014 – 182,045 miles
- 2013 – 172,200 miles
- 2012 – 159,505 miles
- 2011 – 141,076 miles
- 2010 – 120,149 miles
- 2009 – 106,211 miles
- 2008 – 100,581 miles
- 2006 – 89,698 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,680 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 231,680 miles
- Test number
- 153255795525
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail231,680 miles (+5,248)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,680 miles
- Test number
- 998370485409
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass226,432 miles (+1,801)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 226,432 miles
- Test number
- 533428284047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail224,631 miles (+3,520)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,631 miles
- Test number
- 152159970346
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
Pass221,111 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 221,111 miles
- Test number
- 999182422552
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail221,111 miles (+7,433)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,111 miles
- Test number
- 114640773681
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- 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))
Pass213,678 miles (+9,652)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 213,678 miles
- Test number
- 563264391571
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass204,026 miles (+6,523)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 204,026 miles
- Test number
- 577561506633
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass197,503 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 197,503 miles
- Test number
- 174175629718
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Fail197,503 miles (+3,331)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,503 miles
- Test number
- 823222678219
- Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Pass194,172 miles (+3,472)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 194,172 miles
- Test number
- 636013562138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass190,700 miles (+8,655)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 190,700 miles
- Test number
- 389109125040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,045 miles (+9,845)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 182,045 miles
- Test number
- 355275114063
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass172,200 miles (+12,695)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 172,200 miles
- Test number
- 256231133011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,505 miles (+18,429)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 159,505 miles
- Test number
- 438339312097
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass141,076 miles (+20,927)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 141,076 miles
- Test number
- 869987021059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,149 miles (+149)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 120,149 miles
- Test number
- 241072530059
- 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)
Fail120,000 miles (+13,789)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,000 miles
- Test number
- 763838620030
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- 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)
Pass106,211 miles (+5,630)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 106,211 miles
- Test number
- 941089129069
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass100,581 miles (+10,883)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 100,581 miles
- Test number
- 473231138026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 89,698 miles
- Test number
- 302804876174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS51 TVW
- Does LS51 TVW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS51 TVW expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS51 TVW?
- The MOT on LS51 TVW expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS51 TVW done?
- LS51 TVW was recorded at 231,680 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2022, an average of 9,060 miles a year.
- Has LS51 TVW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS51 TVW has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on LS51 TVW 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 TVW find?
- LS51 TVW passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded, and 1 more.
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