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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LA51 BNUMOT history

LA51 BNU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 126,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

LA51 BNU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
126,924 mi
At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,193 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BNU
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
17 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BNU was last recorded at 126,924 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 3,580 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,344 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,580 miles
Average per year
4,193 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 126,924 miles
  • 2025 – 123,344 miles
  • 2024 – 120,144 miles
  • 2023 – 116,200 miles
  • 2021 – 109,131 miles
  • 2020 – 104,722 miles
  • 2019 – 98,796 miles
  • 2018 – 93,393 miles
  • 2017 – 85,407 miles
  • 2016 – 79,706 miles
  • 2015 – 79,258 miles
  • 2014 – 77,579 miles
  • 2013 – 73,501 miles
  • 2012 – 70,390 miles
  • 2011 – 65,823 miles
  • 2010 – 59,459 miles
  • 2009 – 55,615 miles
  • 2008 – 51,206 miles
  • 2007 – 46,550 miles
  • 2006 – 42,653 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass126,924 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low combined effort 18%
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass126,924 miles (+3,580)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    126,924 miles
    Test number
    690916777293
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside handbrake effort low combined effort 18%
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass123,344 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    123,344 miles
    Test number
    821564725240
    • AdvisoryLower Effort To Nearside Parking Brake

  3. Pass120,144 miles (+3,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    120,144 miles
    Test number
    760402012750
    • AdvisoryLower effort to n/s park

  4. Pass116,200 miles (+7,069)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    116,200 miles
    Test number
    189342116953
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excess (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to excess (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass109,131 miles (+4,409)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    109,131 miles
    Test number
    782391202402
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass104,722 miles (+5,926)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,722 miles
    Test number
    983158675426
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  7. Pass98,796 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    98,796 miles
    Test number
    920482521533
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail98,796 miles (+5,403)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,796 miles
    Test number
    627405321440
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass93,393 miles (+7,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    93,393 miles
    Test number
    597758538735
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Pass85,407 miles (+5,701)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    85,407 miles
    Test number
    296245260253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass79,706 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    79,706 miles
    Test number
    198623568163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,258 miles (+1,679)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    79,258 miles
    Test number
    160400210758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,579 miles (+4,078)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    77,579 miles
    Test number
    478081264228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slight bind

  14. Pass73,501 miles (+3,111)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    73,501 miles
    Test number
    359600163238
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWet test - weather conditions

  15. Pass70,390 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    999848172296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail70,390 miles (+4,567)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,390 miles
    Test number
    507078972243
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass65,823 miles (+6,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    65,823 miles
    Test number
    217613071208
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass59,459 miles (+3,844)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,459 miles
    Test number
    384937570295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,615 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    55,615 miles
    Test number
    190857389174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,206 miles (+4,656)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    51,206 miles
    Test number
    314910808422
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass46,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,550 miles
    Test number
    444445057124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail46,528 miles (+3,875)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,528 miles
    Test number
    942855457126
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  23. Pass42,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    550895526157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BNU

Does LA51 BNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 BNU is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BNU?
The MOT on LA51 BNU is valid until 9 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 BNU done?
LA51 BNU was recorded at 126,924 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,193 miles a year.
Has LA51 BNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BNU has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LA51 BNU 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 BNU find?
LA51 BNU passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside handbrake effort low combined effort 18%, and 1 more.

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