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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 2,324 cc

LA51 BNBMOT history

LA51 BNB is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 3 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jun 2026.

LA51 BNB black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Jun 2027
Mileage
118,772 mi
At MOT on 4 Jun 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,982 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BNB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BNB was last recorded at 118,772 miles on 4 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
118,771 miles · 3 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,982 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 118,772 miles
  • 2025 – 114,565 miles
  • 2023 – 110,596 miles
  • 2022 – 104,783 miles
  • 2021 – 102,700 miles
  • 2020 – 102,334 miles
  • 2019 – 100,632 miles
  • 2018 – 98,051 miles
  • 2017 – 95,101 miles
  • 2016 – 89,286 miles
  • 2015 – 84,836 miles
  • 2013 – 83,161 miles
  • 2012 – 81,376 miles
  • 2011 – 76,655 miles
  • 2010 – 73,844 miles
  • 2009 – 70,631 miles
  • 2008 – 64,160 miles
  • 2007 – 53,284 miles
  • 2006 – 43,999 miles
  • 2005 – 37,221 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,772 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,772 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    118,772 miles
    Test number
    408647667451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail118,771 miles (+4,206)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,771 miles
    Test number
    400418740992
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass114,565 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    114,565 miles
    Test number
    788275385403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail114,564 miles (+3,968)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,564 miles
    Test number
    437765210845
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass110,596 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    110,596 miles
    Test number
    687980934657
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail110,596 miles (+5,813)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,596 miles
    Test number
    224641457223
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass104,783 miles (+2,083)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    160770446597

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass102,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,700 miles
    Test number
    623354355828
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail102,700 miles (+366)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,700 miles
    Test number
    257161514833
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass102,334 miles (+1,702)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    102,334 miles
    Test number
    679194749680
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper strut mounting worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper strut mounting worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass100,632 miles (+2,581)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,632 miles
    Test number
    159643373366
    • AdvisoryNearside Front top strut mounting rubber worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front top strut mounting rubber worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass98,051 miles (+2,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,051 miles
    Test number
    954345675581
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass95,101 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,101 miles
    Test number
    720916061288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass89,286 miles (+4,450)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    89,286 miles
    Test number
    774313265976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass84,836 miles (+538)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    84,836 miles
    Test number
    407455175174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,298 miles (+1,137)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,298 miles
    Test number
    556446035035
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOSR tyre badly perished

  17. Pass83,161 miles (+1,785)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,161 miles
    Test number
    128319103321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass81,376 miles (+4,721)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,376 miles
    Test number
    718204622370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass76,655 miles (+2,811)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,655 miles
    Test number
    289312321315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,844 miles (+3,213)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    73,844 miles
    Test number
    394392910367
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlastic wheelarch protection fitted

  21. Pass70,631 miles (+6,471)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    70,631 miles
    Test number
    492575919401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,160 miles (+10,876)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    64,160 miles
    Test number
    122012428329
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass53,284 miles (+9,285)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    53,284 miles
    Test number
    951604547384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass43,999 miles (+6,778)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    43,999 miles
    Test number
    862176936354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass37,221 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    37,221 miles
    Test number
    452724445449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail37,221 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,221 miles
    Test number
    680854445394
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Questions about LA51 BNB

Does LA51 BNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 BNB is valid until 3 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BNB?
The MOT on LA51 BNB is valid until 3 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 BNB done?
LA51 BNB was recorded at 118,772 miles at its MOT on 4 Jun 2026, an average of 3,982 miles a year.
Has LA51 BNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BNB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 BNB 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 BNB find?
LA51 BNB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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