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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LA51 AYEMOT history

LA51 AYE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 148,931 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2025.

LA51 AYE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Jan 2026
Mileage
148,931 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,243 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 AYE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 AYE was last recorded at 148,931 miles on 21 Jan 2025, 4,599 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,332 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
4,599 miles
Average per year
5,243 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 148,931 miles
  • 2023 – 144,332 miles
  • 2022 – 135,853 miles
  • 2021 – 131,927 miles
  • 2020 – 129,253 miles
  • 2019 – 126,906 miles
  • 2018 – 123,993 miles
  • 2017 – 120,956 miles
  • 2016 – 116,315 miles
  • 2015 – 113,352 miles
  • 2014 – 111,620 miles
  • 2013 – 108,871 miles
  • 2012 – 105,794 miles
  • 2011 – 102,267 miles
  • 2010 – 98,687 miles
  • 2009 – 94,862 miles
  • 2008 – 90,031 miles
  • 2007 – 77,676 miles
  • 2006 – 64,188 miles
  • 2005 – 48,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,931 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,931 miles (+4,599)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    148,931 miles
    Test number
    942707861691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass144,332 miles (+8,479)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,332 miles
    Test number
    164327875708
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,853 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    135,853 miles
    Test number
    324338186806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail135,845 miles (+3,918)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,845 miles
    Test number
    760036329154
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front 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 Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass131,927 miles (+2,674)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    131,927 miles
    Test number
    900718068197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass129,253 miles (+2,347)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,253 miles
    Test number
    824203058615
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass126,906 miles (+2,913)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    126,906 miles
    Test number
    481528658412
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass123,993 miles (+3,037)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,993 miles
    Test number
    378755247268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass120,956 miles (+4,641)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    120,956 miles
    Test number
    460529279622
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass116,315 miles (+2,963)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    116,315 miles
    Test number
    369781562276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    113,352 miles
    Test number
    706426402915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail113,352 miles (+1,732)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,352 miles
    Test number
    288344922574
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Fail111,620 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,620 miles
    Test number
    265916414347
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass111,620 miles (+2,749)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,620 miles
    Test number
    585656314319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass108,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    108,871 miles
    Test number
    265818733335
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Fail108,871 miles (+3,077)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,871 miles
    Test number
    437038333321
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass105,794 miles (+3,527)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    105,794 miles
    Test number
    275461332342
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension beam bushes are deteriorated

  18. Pass102,267 miles (+3,580)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    102,267 miles
    Test number
    597226931370
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are worn
    • NoteBoth rear suspension beam bushes have play

  19. Pass98,687 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    98,687 miles
    Test number
    170751940367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail98,686 miles (+3,824)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,686 miles
    Test number
    224020440356
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass94,862 miles (+4,831)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    230996439364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,031 miles (+12,355)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    90,031 miles
    Test number
    662886438346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass77,676 miles (+13,488)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    77,676 miles
    Test number
    322088337367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,188 miles (+15,624)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,188 miles
    Test number
    613215126313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,564 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    48,564 miles
    Test number
    154854735392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 AYE

Does LA51 AYE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 AYE expired on 20 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 AYE?
The MOT on LA51 AYE expired on 20 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 AYE done?
LA51 AYE was recorded at 148,931 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2025, an average of 5,243 miles a year.
Has LA51 AYE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 AYE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 AYE 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 LA51 AYE find?
LA51 AYE passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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