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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LA51 AZPMOT history

LA51 AZP is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2020 and it has passed 10 of 14 MOT tests, with 87,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

LA51 AZP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2020
Mileage
87,820 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
14
10 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,235 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 AZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2020
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LA51 AZP was last recorded at 87,820 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 735 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jun 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,085 miles · 6 Jun 2019
Between the last two tests
735 miles
Average per year
4,235 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 87,820 miles
  • 2019 – 87,085 miles
  • 2015 – 78,847 miles
  • 2014 – 68,712 miles
  • 2013 – 68,712 miles
  • 2012 – 50,423 miles
  • 2011 – 42,611 miles
  • 2010 – 38,452 miles
  • 2008 – 33,583 miles
  • 2007 – 28,847 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail87,820 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

What MOT failures 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 Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

14 tests since 2 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail87,820 miles (+735)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,820 miles
    Test number
    653236730412
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  2. Pass87,085 miles (+8,238)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    87,085 miles
    Test number
    698608554584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass78,847 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    605404615067
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  4. Fail78,847 miles (+10,135)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,847 miles
    Test number
    467884415003
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  5. Pass68,712 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    219010214000
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  6. Fail68,712 miles (+9,589)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,712 miles
    Test number
    665784663351
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  7. Pass59,123 miles (+8,700)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    915667713074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  8. Pass50,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    268609012080
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  9. Fail50,423 miles (+7,812)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,423 miles
    Test number
    559699412068
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (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)
  10. Pass42,611 miles (+4,159)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    42,611 miles
    Test number
    609816701048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass38,452 miles (+4,869)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    38,452 miles
    Test number
    803744600093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass33,583 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    33,583 miles
    Test number
    630324668398

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass28,847 miles (+4,336)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,847 miles
    Test number
    801288847383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass24,511 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,511 miles
    Test number
    172122607457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 AZP

Does LA51 AZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 AZP expired on 5 Dec 2020, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 AZP?
The MOT on LA51 AZP expired on 5 Dec 2020. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 AZP done?
LA51 AZP was recorded at 87,820 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 4,235 miles a year.
Has LA51 AZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 AZP has failed 4 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 AZP 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 AZP find?
LA51 AZP failed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 1 major defect: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits.

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