Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,600 cc
W651 LYCMOT history
W651 LYC is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,938 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Aug 2025
- Mileage
- 124,938 mi
- At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,680 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- W651 LYC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,600 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 7 Jul 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Aug 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
W651 LYC was last recorded at 124,938 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 12,529 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Mar 2016: 90,803 miles, lower than 95,895 miles on 26 Mar 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 112,409 miles · 31 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 12,529 miles
- Average per year
- 3,680 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 124,938 miles
- 2023 – 112,409 miles
- 2022 – 111,263 miles
- 2021 – 109,597 miles
- 2020 – 106,888 miles
- 2019 – 103,395 miles
- 2018 – 98,538 miles
- 2017 – 95,298 miles
- 2016 – 90,803 miles
- 2015 – 95,895 miles
- 2014 – 81,628 miles
- 2013 – 77,310 miles
- 2012 – 74,468 miles
- 2011 – 71,710 miles
- 2010 – 70,338 miles
- 2009 – 69,629 miles
- 2007 – 64,458 miles
- 2006 – 59,203 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,938 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both very worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack arms have slight play (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,938 miles1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 124,938 miles
- Test number
- 360843083917
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both very worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly
Fail124,936 miles (+12,527)2 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,936 miles
- Test number
- 697069572885
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch liner damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged heavily perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both very worn
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryWipers smearing slightly
Pass112,409 miles (+1,146)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 112,409 miles
- Test number
- 170264358390
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryHandbrake on mot limit 16%
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner wing slightly broken and cable tied
Pass111,263 miles (+1,666)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 111,263 miles
- Test number
- 412132259485
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,597 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 109,597 miles
- Test number
- 716788589852
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail109,494 miles (+2,606)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,494 miles
- Test number
- 231083022359
- MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern remove cover and polish (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRegistration plate inscription illegible front and rear (0.1 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass106,888 miles (+3,493)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 106,888 miles
- Test number
- 974624635628
- AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass103,395 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 103,395 miles
- Test number
- 814505258237
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
Fail103,393 miles (+4,855)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,393 miles
- Test number
- 575019193651
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorSuspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front bottom wishbone bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear
Pass98,538 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 98,538 miles
- Test number
- 493231010326
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack arms have slight play (2.2.A.1b)
Fail98,536 miles (+3,238)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,536 miles
- Test number
- 605811459508
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack arms have slight play (2.2.A.1b)
Pass95,298 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 95,298 miles
- Test number
- 957930578649
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,297 miles (+4,494)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,297 miles
- Test number
- 487426181348
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureSuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear axle bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)
Pass90,803 miles (-5,092)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 90,803 miles
- Test number
- 388823965228
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,895 miles (+14,267)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 95,895 miles
- Test number
- 107035585044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,628 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 81,628 miles
- Test number
- 179922874407
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,627 miles (+4,317)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,627 miles
- Test number
- 397312374049
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass77,310 miles (+2,842)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,310 miles
- Test number
- 716950283078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,468 miles (+2,758)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 74,468 miles
- Test number
- 278793882062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,710 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,710 miles
- Test number
- 117237981416
- Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass71,710 miles (+1,372)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 71,710 miles
- Test number
- 526387181027
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,338 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 70,338 miles
- Test number
- 391769270042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,338 miles (+709)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,338 miles
- Test number
- 950309070009
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail69,629 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,629 miles
- Test number
- 190721599467
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass69,629 miles (+5,171)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 69,629 miles
- Test number
- 192871299062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,458 miles (+5,255)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 64,458 miles
- Test number
- 322302967495
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,203 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 59,203 miles
- Test number
- 383985166425
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about W651 LYC
- Does W651 LYC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on W651 LYC expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on W651 LYC?
- The MOT on W651 LYC expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has W651 LYC done?
- W651 LYC was recorded at 124,938 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 3,680 miles a year.
- Has W651 LYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. W651 LYC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on W651 LYC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on W651 LYC find?
- W651 LYC passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; central seat belt flexible stalk damaged cover missing; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 8 more.
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