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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

LV51 FHCMOT history

LV51 FHC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Sept 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 73,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LV51 FHC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
73,268 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2021
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,627 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LV51 FHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LV51 FHC was last recorded at 73,268 miles on 23 Sept 2021, 5,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2015: 38,184 miles, lower than 38,888 miles on 28 Oct 2014.
  • 31 Aug 2016: 33,418 miles, lower than 38,184 miles on 5 Oct 2015.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
68,188 miles · 24 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
5,080 miles
Average per year
3,627 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 73,268 miles
  • 2020 – 68,188 miles
  • 2017 – 33,888 miles
  • 2016 – 33,418 miles
  • 2015 – 38,184 miles
  • 2014 – 38,888 miles
  • 2013 – 29,525 miles
  • 2012 – 28,126 miles
  • 2011 – 27,020 miles
  • 2010 – 24,685 miles
  • 2009 – 23,914 miles
  • 2008 – 23,007 miles
  • 2007 – 21,967 miles
  • 2006 – 18,945 miles
  • 2005 – 15,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    692967071076
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    823940331636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    730037656195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  4. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    470133902942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    936787571410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass73,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    73,268 miles
    Test number
    279492826919

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail73,268 miles (+5,080)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,268 miles
    Test number
    161751794717
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass68,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    409525299049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,188 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,188 miles
    Test number
    896776378342
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    733939444783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    643617533547
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass33,888 miles (+470)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    33,888 miles
    Test number
    829931975667

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,418 miles (-4,766)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,418 miles
    Test number
    832077833528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,184 miles (-704)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    38,184 miles
    Test number
    350408485139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail38,888 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    345751804388
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  16. Pass38,888 miles (+9,363)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    38,888 miles
    Test number
    586471804351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass29,525 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    29,525 miles
    Test number
    257217183295
    • NoteAll four tyres showing signs of cracking

  18. Fail29,525 miles (+1,399)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,525 miles
    Test number
    379837383205
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteAll four tyres showing signs of cracking

  19. Pass28,126 miles (+1,106)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,126 miles
    Test number
    987507592204
    • NoteEml light on

  20. Pass27,020 miles (+2,335)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    27,020 miles
    Test number
    398700781216
    • NoteBoth front (inner) driveshaft gaiters insecure
    • NoteEngine management light on

  21. Pass24,685 miles (+771)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    24,685 miles
    Test number
    334573040212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,914 miles (+907)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    23,914 miles
    Test number
    281025849243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,007 miles (+1,040)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    23,007 miles
    Test number
    414610648219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass21,967 miles (+3,022)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    21,967 miles
    Test number
    354553937235
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on the inner edge also cuts in tread pattern

  25. Pass18,945 miles (+3,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,945 miles
    Test number
    530715836248
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass15,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    15,058 miles
    Test number
    280038045206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LV51 FHC

Does LV51 FHC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LV51 FHC is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LV51 FHC?
The MOT on LV51 FHC is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LV51 FHC done?
LV51 FHC was recorded at 73,268 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2021, an average of 3,627 miles a year.
Has LV51 FHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LV51 FHC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LV51 FHC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 5 Oct 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LV51 FHC find?
LV51 FHC passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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