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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LA51 AZNMOT history

LA51 AZN is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Sept 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 186,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LA51 AZN blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Sept 2027
Mileage
186,299 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,611 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 AZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 AZN was last recorded at 186,299 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 4,057 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,242 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,057 miles
Average per year
7,611 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,299 miles
  • 2025 – 182,242 miles
  • 2024 – 178,409 miles
  • 2023 – 174,146 miles
  • 2022 – 170,773 miles
  • 2021 – 167,352 miles
  • 2020 – 164,631 miles
  • 2019 – 161,340 miles
  • 2018 – 157,692 miles
  • 2017 – 152,293 miles
  • 2016 – 147,304 miles
  • 2015 – 140,105 miles
  • 2014 – 131,502 miles
  • 2013 – 121,641 miles
  • 2012 – 112,053 miles
  • 2011 – 100,093 miles
  • 2010 – 81,643 miles
  • 2009 – 63,152 miles
  • 2008 – 47,073 miles
  • 2007 – 42,624 miles
  • 2006 – 35,146 miles
  • 2005 – 28,733 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,299 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • E.M.L Warning on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,299 miles (+4,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    186,299 miles
    Test number
    350787952181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,242 miles (+3,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    182,242 miles
    Test number
    199223519502
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass178,409 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,409 miles
    Test number
    255457134257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail178,409 miles (+4,263)2 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,409 miles
    Test number
    678872241247
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass174,146 miles (+3,373)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    174,146 miles
    Test number
    268847717707
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass170,773 miles (+3,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    170,773 miles
    Test number
    168322420408
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass167,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,352 miles
    Test number
    211688296757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail167,352 miles (+2,721)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,352 miles
    Test number
    767026031547
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass164,631 miles (+3,291)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    164,631 miles
    Test number
    411877498456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,340 miles (+3,648)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    161,340 miles
    Test number
    180759135478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,692 miles (+5,399)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    157,692 miles
    Test number
    558070789076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass152,293 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    152,293 miles
    Test number
    629403840152
    • AdvisoryE.M.L Warning on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail152,292 miles (+4,988)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,292 miles
    Test number
    486210318506
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high Nearside and offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play Steering rack drum-stick end (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryE.M.L Warning on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMITS (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass147,304 miles (+7,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    147,304 miles
    Test number
    195050359016
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass140,105 miles (+8,603)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,105 miles
    Test number
    307966621626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass131,502 miles (+9,861)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    131,502 miles
    Test number
    166919784278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass121,641 miles (+9,588)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    121,641 miles
    Test number
    336137583496
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated

  18. Fail112,053 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    238116272237
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass112,053 miles (+11,960)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    112,053 miles
    Test number
    649256772246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass100,093 miles (+18,450)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    100,093 miles
    Test number
    815282091251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  21. Pass81,643 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,643 miles
    Test number
    753294790228
    • NoteRear brake discs excessively corroded

  22. Fail81,643 miles (+18,491)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,643 miles
    Test number
    173894390271
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear brake discs excessively corroded

  23. Pass63,152 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    63,152 miles
    Test number
    113163399299
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish

  24. Fail63,152 miles (+16,079)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,152 miles
    Test number
    253783499251
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish

  25. Pass47,073 miles (+4,449)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,073 miles
    Test number
    244312488255
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/s rear tyre perished slightly

  26. Pass42,624 miles (+7,478)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,624 miles
    Test number
    102475557327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,146 miles (+6,413)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,146 miles
    Test number
    433245956487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,733 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,733 miles
    Test number
    411534055343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 AZN

Does LA51 AZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 AZN is valid until 19 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 AZN?
The MOT on LA51 AZN is valid until 19 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 AZN done?
LA51 AZN was recorded at 186,299 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 7,611 miles a year.
Has LA51 AZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 AZN has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 AZN 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 AZN find?
LA51 AZN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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