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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 1,984 cc

V51 DGFMOT history

V51 DGF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 86,324 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2022.

V51 DGF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Jun 2023
Mileage
86,324 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 DGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 DGF was last recorded at 86,324 miles on 8 Jun 2022, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2012: 30,490 miles, lower than 67,509 miles on 11 Mar 2011.

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
86,260 miles · 25 Mar 2020
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
2,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 86,324 miles
  • 2020 – 86,260 miles
  • 2018 – 86,254 miles
  • 2017 – 85,959 miles
  • 2016 – 83,838 miles
  • 2015 – 81,045 miles
  • 2014 – 77,622 miles
  • 2013 – 74,462 miles
  • 2012 – 71,900 miles
  • 2011 – 67,509 miles
  • 2010 – 65,660 miles
  • 2009 – 61,010 miles
  • 2008 – 54,532 miles
  • 2007 – 48,590 miles
  • 2006 – 40,947 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,324 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

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.

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 7 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,324 miles (+64)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    86,324 miles
    Test number
    322799428848
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle

  2. Pass86,260 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    86,260 miles
    Test number
    638055070693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass86,254 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    86,254 miles
    Test number
    380025715379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass85,959 miles (+2,121)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,959 miles
    Test number
    838360764890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  5. Pass83,838 miles (+2,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    83,838 miles
    Test number
    276043139348
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering play inner joints

  6. Pass81,045 miles (+3,423)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    81,045 miles
    Test number
    708880165133
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn on edge
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass77,622 miles (+3,160)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    77,622 miles
    Test number
    287190064140
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteOff sidefront tyre worn on edge and cracked on side wall
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass74,462 miles (+2,562)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,462 miles
    Test number
    418189673199
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  9. Pass71,900 miles (+41,410)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    71,900 miles
    Test number
    845611072125
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

  10. Fail30,490 miles (-37,019)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,490 miles
    Test number
    728960772174
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey
    • NoteOff side washer jet blocked

  11. Pass67,509 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    67,509 miles
    Test number
    719210371056
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  12. Fail67,508 miles (+1,848)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,508 miles
    Test number
    866038961096
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass65,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    65,660 miles
    Test number
    121819190433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,660 miles (+4,650)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,660 miles
    Test number
    350869590056
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass61,010 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    61,010 miles
    Test number
    824836059030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,008 miles (+6,476)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,008 miles
    Test number
    222611759098
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail54,532 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    162676858063
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,532 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    502546058029
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass48,590 miles (+7,643)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,590 miles
    Test number
    463504357072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass40,947 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    40,947 miles
    Test number
    150438736496
    • NoteAir bag warning light remains on

  21. Fail40,947 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,947 miles
    Test number
    152608736422
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light remains on

Questions about V51 DGF

Does V51 DGF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V51 DGF expired on 7 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V51 DGF?
The MOT on V51 DGF expired on 7 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V51 DGF done?
V51 DGF was recorded at 86,324 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2022, an average of 2,779 miles a year.
Has V51 DGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 DGF has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2012.
Has the mileage on V51 DGF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V51 DGF find?
V51 DGF passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2022 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side, and 1 more.

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