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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2010 · 1,598 cc

LU51 VEDMOT history

LU51 VED is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2010. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 221,573 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

LU51 VED silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
221,573 km
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU51 VED
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
31 Dec 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU51 VED was last recorded at 221,573 km on 18 Dec 2025, 20 km more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Dec 2024: 117,737 miles, lower than 147,511 miles on 15 Dec 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,553 km · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
20 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 221,573 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,573 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 18 Dec 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,573 km (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    221,573 km
    Test number
    216857698361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail221,553 km1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,553 km
    Test number
    993217495865
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. Pass117,747 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    117,747 miles
    Test number
    674062177941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail117,737 miles (-29,774)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,737 miles
    Test number
    489965968372
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
  5. Pass147,511 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    147,511 miles
    Test number
    370224969204
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. Fail147,511 miles (+74,606)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,511 miles
    Test number
    556437105349
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements INCORRECT SPACEING (FRONT AND REAR) (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  7. Pass72,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    207402851272
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail72,903 miles (+9,330)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    309152614337
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass63,573 miles (+1,812)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    63,573 miles
    Test number
    274854869661
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  10. Pass61,761 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    61,761 miles
    Test number
    533750221734
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  11. Fail61,761 miles (+1,097)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,761 miles
    Test number
    794392091442
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass60,664 miles (+3,110)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    60,664 miles
    Test number
    566070694340
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  13. Pass57,554 miles (+6,812)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    57,554 miles
    Test number
    130973170474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  14. Pass50,742 miles (+5,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    50,742 miles
    Test number
    990941462477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished/cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
  15. Pass45,512 miles (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    45,512 miles
    Test number
    571983318676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass38,358 miles (+6,070)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    38,358 miles
    Test number
    675676236673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,288 miles (+8,225)
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    32,288 miles
    Test number
    658263144375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass24,063 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    24,063 miles
    Test number
    318872753370
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about LU51 VED

Does LU51 VED currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU51 VED is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU51 VED?
The MOT on LU51 VED is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU51 VED done?
LU51 VED was recorded at 221,573 km at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025.
Has LU51 VED ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU51 VED has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LU51 VED ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Dec 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LU51 VED find?
LU51 VED passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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