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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LA51 BNEMOT history

LA51 BNE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 199,653 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2025.

LA51 BNE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
199,653 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2025
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BNE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BNE was last recorded at 199,653 miles on 19 Jul 2025, 2,402 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
197,251 miles · 30 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,402 miles
Average per year
5,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 199,653 miles
  • 2024 – 197,251 miles
  • 2022 – 191,078 miles
  • 2021 – 188,492 miles
  • 2020 – 184,768 miles
  • 2019 – 182,243 miles
  • 2018 – 180,754 miles
  • 2017 – 178,131 miles
  • 2016 – 173,030 miles
  • 2015 – 168,942 miles
  • 2014 – 160,945 miles
  • 2013 – 151,734 miles
  • 2012 – 144,330 miles
  • 2011 – 136,083 miles
  • 2010 – 127,621 miles
  • 2009 – 119,364 miles
  • 2008 – 112,173 miles
  • 2007 – 104,521 miles
  • 2006 – 96,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,653 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.

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,653 miles (+2,402)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    199,653 miles
    Test number
    4556207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,251 miles (+6,173)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    197,251 miles
    Test number
    3080697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass191,078 miles (+2,586)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,078 miles
    Test number
    620828351643
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened & components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass188,492 miles (+3,724)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,492 miles
    Test number
    365012040018
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  5. Pass184,768 miles (+2,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,768 miles
    Test number
    103882287852
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe small hole (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass182,243 miles (+1,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    182,243 miles
    Test number
    996593608487
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake balance 20% out
    • AdvisoryTravel on handbrake
  7. Pass180,754 miles (+2,623)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    180,754 miles
    Test number
    217573723908
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass178,131 miles (+5,101)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    178,131 miles
    Test number
    147393741210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,030 miles (+4,088)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    173,030 miles
    Test number
    497224790886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,942 miles (+7,997)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    168,942 miles
    Test number
    578958450421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass160,945 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    160,945 miles
    Test number
    319926774439
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  12. Fail160,942 miles (+9,208)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,942 miles
    Test number
    466256974209
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
  13. Pass151,734 miles (+7,404)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    151,734 miles
    Test number
    989527683281
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight noise from the near side front wheel wheel when spun
  14. Pass144,330 miles (+8,247)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    144,330 miles
    Test number
    488990902490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,083 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    136,083 miles
    Test number
    249561101366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  16. Fail136,083 miles (+8,462)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,083 miles
    Test number
    758651801340
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass127,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    127,621 miles
    Test number
    343375290499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,616 miles (+8,252)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,616 miles
    Test number
    313075490260
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass119,364 miles (+7,191)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    119,364 miles
    Test number
    350585499402
    • NoteBoth rear tyres 2/3MM approx
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded
  20. Pass112,173 miles (+7,652)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    112,173 miles
    Test number
    942426208313
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
  21. Pass104,521 miles (+8,067)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    104,521 miles
    Test number
    413956407346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,454 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    96,454 miles
    Test number
    330823506365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BNE

Does LA51 BNE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 BNE expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BNE?
The MOT on LA51 BNE expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 BNE done?
LA51 BNE was recorded at 199,653 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2025, an average of 5,513 miles a year.
Has LA51 BNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BNE has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2014.
Has the mileage on LA51 BNE 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 BNE find?
LA51 BNE passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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