Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 2,000 cc
V51 UBWMOT history
V51 UBW is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Feb 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025 and it has passed 18 of 21 MOT tests, with 157,710 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 22 Apr 2025
- Mileage
- 157,710 mi
- At MOT on 23 Apr 2024
- MOT tests
- 21
- 18 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 5,084 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V51 UBW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,000 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 18 Feb 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 22 Apr 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Apr 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
V51 UBW was last recorded at 157,710 miles on 23 Apr 2024, 3,965 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 May 2015: 11,842 miles, lower than 105,386 miles on 9 May 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 153,745 miles · 16 May 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 3,965 miles
- Average per year
- 5,084 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 157,710 miles
- 2022 – 153,745 miles
- 2021 – 148,860 miles
- 2020 – 144,217 miles
- 2019 – 131,022 miles
- 2018 – 125,910 miles
- 2017 – 120,503 miles
- 2016 – 116,716 miles
- 2015 – 11,842 miles
- 2014 – 105,386 miles
- 2013 – 97,998 miles
- 2012 – 91,906 miles
- 2011 – 85,976 miles
- 2010 – 81,071 miles
- 2009 – 77,496 miles
- 2008 – 74,125 miles
- 2007 – 71,295 miles
- 2006 – 67,254 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass157,710 miles
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s off/s front
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 8 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,710 miles (+3,965)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 157,710 miles
- Test number
- 977609194457
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/s off/s front
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/s off/s front (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s off/s front top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass153,745 miles (+4,885)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 153,745 miles
- Test number
- 505433705671
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass148,860 miles (+4,643)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 148,860 miles
- Test number
- 726891124789
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass144,217 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 144,217 miles
- Test number
- 855264353584
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail144,216 miles (+13,194)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,216 miles
- Test number
- 423646553651
- MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,022 miles (+5,112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 131,022 miles
- Test number
- 714792782553
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement [rear bush] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass125,910 miles (+5,407)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2019
- Odometer
- 125,910 miles
- Test number
- 241036002574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass120,503 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 120,503 miles
- Test number
- 873028657675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,499 miles (+3,783)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,499 miles
- Test number
- 840780008249
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Pass116,716 miles (+104,874)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2017
- Odometer
- 116,716 miles
- Test number
- 366204423936
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,842 miles (-93,544)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2016
- Odometer
- 11,842 miles
- Test number
- 796406625135
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass105,386 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2015
- Odometer
- 105,386 miles
- Test number
- 437099524102
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail105,386 miles (+7,388)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,386 miles
- Test number
- 765608824118
- FailureRear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,998 miles (+6,092)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 97,998 miles
- Test number
- 588072993168
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass91,906 miles (+5,930)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 91,906 miles
- Test number
- 199626682115
- NoteFront brake discs worn with lip
Pass85,976 miles (+4,905)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 85,976 miles
- Test number
- 238959081469
- 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)
Pass81,071 miles (+3,575)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 81,071 miles
- Test number
- 351299280173
- 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)
Pass77,496 miles (+3,371)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 77,496 miles
- Test number
- 612270099163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,125 miles (+2,830)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 74,125 miles
- Test number
- 844169888198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,295 miles (+4,041)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 71,295 miles
- Test number
- 281727387414
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass67,254 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 67,254 miles
- Test number
- 273089686443
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V51 UBW
- Does V51 UBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on V51 UBW expired on 22 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on V51 UBW?
- The MOT on V51 UBW expired on 22 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has V51 UBW done?
- V51 UBW was recorded at 157,710 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2024, an average of 5,084 miles a year.
- Has V51 UBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V51 UBW has failed 3 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2020.
- Has the mileage on V51 UBW ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V51 UBW find?
- V51 UBW passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2024 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s off/s front; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s off/s front, and 2 more.
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