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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LS51 XXBMOT history

LS51 XXB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 172,292 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

LS51 XXB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
172,292 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,778 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 XXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 XXB was last recorded at 172,292 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 1,553 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,739 miles · 8 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,553 miles
Average per year
4,778 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,292 miles
  • 2025 – 170,739 miles
  • 2024 – 168,595 miles
  • 2023 – 166,391 miles
  • 2022 – 163,819 miles
  • 2021 – 160,596 miles
  • 2020 – 157,387 miles
  • 2019 – 155,418 miles
  • 2018 – 150,845 miles
  • 2017 – 145,791 miles
  • 2016 – 139,982 miles
  • 2015 – 135,582 miles
  • 2014 – 131,033 miles
  • 2013 – 126,223 miles
  • 2012 – 118,256 miles
  • 2011 – 109,258 miles
  • 2010 – 103,086 miles
  • 2009 – 98,072 miles
  • 2008 – 92,234 miles
  • 2007 – 85,752 miles
  • 2006 – 77,324 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,292 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 20 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,292 miles (+1,553)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    172,292 miles
    Test number
    656042267864
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass170,739 miles (+2,144)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    170,739 miles
    Test number
    463156802287
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass168,595 miles (+2,204)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    168,595 miles
    Test number
    276024890493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass166,391 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,391 miles
    Test number
    945551344727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail166,386 miles (+2,567)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,386 miles
    Test number
    476094683452
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass163,819 miles (+3,223)1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    163,819 miles
    Test number
    774684256689
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass160,596 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,596 miles
    Test number
    629221475352
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail160,596 miles (+3,209)1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,596 miles
    Test number
    367311933482
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass157,387 miles (+1,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    157,387 miles
    Test number
    825171260976
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass155,418 miles (+4,573)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,418 miles
    Test number
    816354313459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass150,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    150,845 miles
    Test number
    794967895097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail150,845 miles (+5,054)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,845 miles
    Test number
    720806426030
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Pass145,791 miles (+5,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    145,791 miles
    Test number
    532038294426
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass139,982 miles (+4,400)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    139,982 miles
    Test number
    255723751056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit strongly advise (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner cv boot starting to detereorate

  15. Pass135,582 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    135,582 miles
    Test number
    126359964100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail135,582 miles (+4,549)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,582 miles
    Test number
    827656369732
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass131,033 miles (+4,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    131,033 miles
    Test number
    288788204377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass126,223 miles (+7,967)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    126,223 miles
    Test number
    506545013397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,256 miles (+8,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,256 miles
    Test number
    455754722391
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass109,258 miles (+6,172)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,258 miles
    Test number
    207004801387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  21. Pass103,086 miles (+5,014)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,086 miles
    Test number
    302146700308
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass98,072 miles (+5,838)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,072 miles
    Test number
    433506909346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,234 miles (+6,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    92,234 miles
    Test number
    312608808314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass85,752 miles (+8,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    85,752 miles
    Test number
    321416317323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass77,324 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    77,324 miles
    Test number
    413834126390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 XXB

Does LS51 XXB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS51 XXB is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS51 XXB?
The MOT on LS51 XXB is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS51 XXB done?
LS51 XXB was recorded at 172,292 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 4,778 miles a year.
Has LS51 XXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 XXB has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 XXB 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 XXB find?
LS51 XXB passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.

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