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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LS51 TWGMOT history

LS51 TWG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Oct 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 130,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LS51 TWG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
130,410 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 TWG
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
31 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 TWG was last recorded at 130,410 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,060 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,350 miles · 15 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,060 miles
Average per year
3,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,410 miles
  • 2025 – 129,350 miles
  • 2024 – 128,287 miles
  • 2023 – 127,240 miles
  • 2022 – 125,897 miles
  • 2021 – 124,559 miles
  • 2020 – 123,442 miles
  • 2019 – 122,174 miles
  • 2018 – 120,836 miles
  • 2017 – 119,446 miles
  • 2016 – 117,995 miles
  • 2015 – 115,398 miles
  • 2014 – 112,583 miles
  • 2013 – 109,038 miles
  • 2012 – 104,423 miles
  • 2011 – 100,096 miles
  • 2010 – 92,394 miles
  • 2009 – 82,732 miles
  • 2008 – 76,536 miles
  • 2007 – 70,770 miles
  • 2006 – 60,222 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,410 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,410 miles (+1,060)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    130,410 miles
    Test number
    567758651169
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass129,350 miles (+1,063)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,350 miles
    Test number
    182550564842
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass128,287 miles (+1,047)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,287 miles
    Test number
    599085919915
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass127,240 miles (+36)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,240 miles
    Test number
    796338696614
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub frame slight surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail127,204 miles (+1,307)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,204 miles
    Test number
    988387634239
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass125,897 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    125,897 miles
    Test number
    191024424939
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail125,896 miles (+1,337)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,896 miles
    Test number
    500234612951
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass124,559 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,559 miles
    Test number
    399123596474
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail124,558 miles (+1,116)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,558 miles
    Test number
    488659139270
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear by rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass123,442 miles (+1,268)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    123,442 miles
    Test number
    652120733476
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  11. Pass122,174 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    122,174 miles
    Test number
    491601722712
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in treads

  12. Fail122,174 miles (+1,338)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,174 miles
    Test number
    607402368288
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracking in treads

  13. Pass120,836 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    120,836 miles
    Test number
    579007333135
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail120,836 miles (+1,390)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,836 miles
    Test number
    126620076066
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass119,446 miles (+1,451)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,446 miles
    Test number
    662929043575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass117,995 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    985330077279
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Seat belt slow when returning

  17. Fail117,995 miles (+2,597)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,995 miles
    Test number
    847473170287
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/S/R Seat belt slow when returning
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail115,398 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,398 miles
    Test number
    406312115005
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass115,398 miles (+2,815)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    115,398 miles
    Test number
    816242315028
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass112,583 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    112,583 miles
    Test number
    609466204014
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail112,577 miles (+3,539)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,577 miles
    Test number
    449093604089
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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 constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass109,038 miles (+4,615)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    109,038 miles
    Test number
    555347603013
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  23. Pass104,423 miles (+4,327)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    104,423 miles
    Test number
    667347422087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass100,096 miles (+7,702)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    100,096 miles
    Test number
    486011411143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,394 miles (+9,662)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,394 miles
    Test number
    402096720189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass82,732 miles (+6,196)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    82,732 miles
    Test number
    261611829479
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  27. Pass76,536 miles (+5,766)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    76,536 miles
    Test number
    774159428104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass70,770 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    283274327499
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail70,770 miles (+10,548)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,770 miles
    Test number
    462374427102
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass60,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    60,222 miles
    Test number
    760488826102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 TWG

Does LS51 TWG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 TWG is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 TWG?
The MOT on LS51 TWG is valid until 28 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 TWG done?
LS51 TWG was recorded at 130,410 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,563 miles a year.
Has LS51 TWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 TWG has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 TWG 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 TWG find?
LS51 TWG passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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