
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,900 cc
W651 AOOMOT history
W651 AOO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jun 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 165,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 165,327 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 26
- 19 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 5,509 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W651 AOO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 23 Jun 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
W651 AOO was last recorded at 165,327 miles on 5 Nov 2024, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 165,297 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 5,509 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 165,327 miles
- 2023 – 156,335 miles
- 2022 – 154,183 miles
- 2021 – 152,144 miles
- 2020 – 150,165 miles
- 2019 – 147,697 miles
- 2018 – 144,048 miles
- 2017 – 138,595 miles
- 2016 – 133,014 miles
- 2015 – 128,322 miles
- 2014 – 125,858 miles
- 2013 – 123,051 miles
- 2012 – 118,794 miles
- 2011 – 111,857 miles
- 2010 – 92,009 miles
- 2009 – 84,694 miles
- 2008 – 77,692 miles
- 2007 – 72,898 miles
- 2006 – 65,154 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryEngine water rad weepingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryJust passed smoke test. 0.89 limit is 0.90Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass165,327 miles (+30)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 165,327 miles
- Test number
- 631812251683
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine water rad weeping
- AdvisoryJust passed smoke test. 0.89 limit is 0.90
Fail165,297 miles (+8,962)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,297 miles
- Test number
- 794734094544
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake cable not releasing (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both corroded (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine water rad weeping
- AdvisoryJust passed smoke test. 0.89 limit is 0.90
Pass156,335 miles (+2,152)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 156,335 miles
- Test number
- 431690929384
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass154,183 miles (+2,039)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 154,183 miles
- Test number
- 448381701338
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel both tie rods (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
Pass152,144 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 152,144 miles
- Test number
- 942727068148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail152,143 miles (+1,978)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,143 miles
- Test number
- 831427167553
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass150,165 miles (+2,468)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 150,165 miles
- Test number
- 522708359122
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass147,697 miles (+3,649)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 147,697 miles
- Test number
- 241772314645
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on inner edge and slightly cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass144,048 miles (+5,453)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 144,048 miles
- Test number
- 174631274654
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn
- AdvisoryO/s/f tyre on limit ,, POOR
- AdvisoryPark brake 16%
Pass138,595 miles (+5,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 138,595 miles
- Test number
- 234637411085
- AdvisoryPark brake 18%
Pass133,014 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 133,014 miles
- Test number
- 246391239887
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,013 miles (+4,691)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,013 miles
- Test number
- 696369981665
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass128,322 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 128,322 miles
- Test number
- 882114071510
- AdvisoryPark brake 17%..o/s low
Fail128,315 miles (+2,457)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,315 miles
- Test number
- 403647700584
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint arm (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryPark brake 17%..o/s low
Pass125,858 miles (+2,807)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 125,858 miles
- Test number
- 289615844229
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteO/s/r brake binding slightly
Pass123,051 miles (+4,257)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 123,051 miles
- Test number
- 409905643222
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront arm bushs soft
Pass118,794 miles (+6,937)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 118,794 miles
- Test number
- 409686952245
- NoteFront arm bushs soft
Pass111,857 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 111,857 miles
- Test number
- 426942571266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,857 miles (+19,848)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,857 miles
- Test number
- 747402571212
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass92,009 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 92,009 miles
- Test number
- 330294970232
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail92,009 miles (+7,315)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,009 miles
- Test number
- 461234870289
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass84,694 miles (+7,002)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 84,694 miles
- Test number
- 282955269279
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront arm bushs soft
Pass77,692 miles (+4,794)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 77,692 miles
- Test number
- 194669758203
- NoteMetered exhaust smoke test initially failed (close to limit), test repeated after further purge / higher temp and passed.
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre.
- NoteNearside front lower wishbone rear bush is badly split.
Pass72,898 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 72,898 miles
- Test number
- 474081147253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,893 miles (+7,739)1 dangerous1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,893 miles
- Test number
- 164910847233
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- NoteAll brake discs are fairly worn.
- NoteRear brake pads are very worn.
Pass65,154 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 65,154 miles
- Test number
- 231372946232
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn inner edge
Questions about W651 AOO
- Does W651 AOO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W651 AOO expired on 4 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W651 AOO?
- The MOT on W651 AOO expired on 4 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W651 AOO done?
- W651 AOO was recorded at 165,327 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2024, an average of 5,509 miles a year.
- Has W651 AOO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W651 AOO has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on W651 AOO 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 W651 AOO find?
- W651 AOO passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: trailer electrical socket insecure; anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts; brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears, and 5 more.
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