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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2017 · 1,968 cc

LU51 BYLMOT history

LU51 BYL is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 May 2017. Its MOT is valid until 6 Sept 2027 and it has passed 7 of 9 MOT tests, with 77,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

LU51 BYL red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Sept 2027
Mileage
77,378 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
9
7 passed · 2 failed
Per year
6,395 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 BYL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2017
First used
10 May 2017
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 BYL was last recorded at 77,378 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 6,069 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
71,309 miles · 25 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
6,069 miles
Average per year
6,395 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 77,378 miles
  • 2025 – 71,309 miles
  • 2024 – 62,205 miles
  • 2023 – 55,247 miles
  • 2022 – 51,035 miles
  • 2021 – 42,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass77,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

9 tests since 2 May 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass77,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    126210023711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail77,378 miles (+6,069)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,378 miles
    Test number
    200234844612
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass71,309 miles (+9,104)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    71,309 miles
    Test number
    909324609370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass62,205 miles (+6,958)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    62,205 miles
    Test number
    687952433036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass55,247 miles (+4,212)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    55,247 miles
    Test number
    477064788090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass51,035 miles (+8,936)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,035 miles
    Test number
    911958965799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass42,099 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    42,099 miles
    Test number
    487078198703
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Fail42,098 miles1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,098 miles
    Test number
    199631465291
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper is torn and not clearing screen (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    766456727448
    • AdvisoryCOVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION

Questions about LU51 BYL

Does LU51 BYL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 BYL is valid until 6 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 BYL?
The MOT on LU51 BYL is valid until 6 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 BYL done?
LU51 BYL was recorded at 77,378 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 6,395 miles a year.
Has LU51 BYL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 BYL has failed 2 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LU51 BYL 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 LU51 BYL find?
LU51 BYL passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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