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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,300 cc

V51 LGHMOT history

V51 LGH is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 27 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 112,836 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

V51 LGH black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
112,836 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,728 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V51 LGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V51 LGH was last recorded at 112,836 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,388 miles · 4 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
448 miles
Average per year
3,728 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,836 miles
  • 2024 – 112,388 miles
  • 2019 – 110,427 miles
  • 2018 – 105,685 miles
  • 2017 – 101,909 miles
  • 2016 – 97,879 miles
  • 2015 – 95,170 miles
  • 2014 – 92,491 miles
  • 2013 – 86,279 miles
  • 2012 – 79,398 miles
  • 2011 – 72,318 miles
  • 2010 – 67,188 miles
  • 2009 – 59,072 miles
  • 2008 – 50,340 miles
  • 2007 – 41,777 miles
  • 2006 – 36,919 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,836 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 play in inner rack joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

21 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,836 miles (+448)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    112,836 miles
    Test number
    356752639303
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass112,388 miles (+1,961)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    112,388 miles
    Test number
    257539401633
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass110,427 miles (+4,742)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,427 miles
    Test number
    593139979874
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass105,685 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    105,685 miles
    Test number
    379761866430
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail105,685 miles (+3,776)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,685 miles
    Test number
    346055116070
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass101,909 miles (+4,030)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,909 miles
    Test number
    833945585983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass97,879 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    97,879 miles
    Test number
    554415761031
    • AdvisoryOffside play in inner rack joint

  8. Fail97,855 miles (+2,685)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,855 miles
    Test number
    182235763270
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside play in inner rack joint

  9. Pass95,170 miles (+2,679)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    95,170 miles
    Test number
    809463415136
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass92,491 miles (+6,212)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    92,491 miles
    Test number
    248526804153
    • NoteOff side front inner rack joint has slight play

  11. Pass86,279 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,279 miles
    Test number
    465542113184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail86,279 miles (+6,881)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,279 miles
    Test number
    919662313185
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass79,398 miles (+7,080)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    79,398 miles
    Test number
    206134912147
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail72,318 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    385422601180
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass72,318 miles (+5,130)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    72,318 miles
    Test number
    839262801102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass67,188 miles (+8,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    67,188 miles
    Test number
    891253200136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,072 miles (+8,732)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,072 miles
    Test number
    884375709148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    612663008192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,340 miles (+8,563)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,340 miles
    Test number
    823163808191
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass41,777 miles (+4,858)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    41,777 miles
    Test number
    781594097033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,919 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    36,919 miles
    Test number
    152360796063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about V51 LGH

Does V51 LGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V51 LGH is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V51 LGH?
The MOT on V51 LGH is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V51 LGH done?
V51 LGH was recorded at 112,836 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 3,728 miles a year.
Has V51 LGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V51 LGH has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2018.
Has the mileage on V51 LGH 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 V51 LGH find?
V51 LGH passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 6 more.

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