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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,595 cc

LA51 BNZMOT history

LA51 BNZ is a red petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 95,092 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2024.

LA51 BNZ red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2025
Mileage
95,092 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,525 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BNZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BNZ was last recorded at 95,092 miles on 28 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,092 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,525 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 95,092 miles
  • 2022 – 95,078 miles
  • 2021 – 93,197 miles
  • 2019 – 91,925 miles
  • 2018 – 91,369 miles
  • 2016 – 88,022 miles
  • 2015 – 87,105 miles
  • 2013 – 83,797 miles
  • 2012 – 73,447 miles
  • 2011 – 65,850 miles
  • 2010 – 59,856 miles
  • 2009 – 53,512 miles
  • 2008 – 46,889 miles
  • 2007 – 40,321 miles
  • 2006 – 33,620 miles
  • 2005 – 28,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass95,092 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass95,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    784048278648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail95,092 miles (+14)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,092 miles
    Test number
    584155121231
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail95,078 miles (+1,881)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,078 miles
    Test number
    867364478050
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass93,197 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    93,197 miles
    Test number
    208420911146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail93,197 miles (+1,272)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,197 miles
    Test number
    281735062446
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass91,925 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    309357266461
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail91,922 miles (+553)1 dangerous9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,922 miles
    Test number
    360810347950
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,369 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    91,369 miles
    Test number
    823943811023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner sholder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sholder (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail91,369 miles (+5)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,369 miles
    Test number
    252642546211
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner sholder (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner sholder (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail91,364 miles (+3,342)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,364 miles
    Test number
    101503463753
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass88,022 miles (+917)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    88,022 miles
    Test number
    291927394871
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on all brake discs

  12. Pass87,105 miles (+16)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,105 miles
    Test number
    668233995012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe mounting corroded off, pipe resting on subframe.

  13. Fail87,089 miles (+3,292)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,089 miles
    Test number
    467205485012
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust front pipe mounting corroded off, pipe resting on subframe.

  14. Pass83,797 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    83,797 miles
    Test number
    195713213347
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken, system still secure
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding, only just a pass
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on tread and smooth on inner edges, no cords at time of test

  15. Fail83,797 miles (+10,350)1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,797 miles
    Test number
    696923813368
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken, system still secure
    • NoteFront tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteN/s rear brake binding, only just a pass
    • NoteRear brake discs worn
    • NoteRear tyres getting low on tread and smooth on inner edges, no cords at time of test

  16. Pass73,447 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    73,447 miles
    Test number
    539014622330
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteN/S/R wheel slightly binding.
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Fail73,447 miles (+7,597)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,447 miles
    Test number
    488791922367
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteN/S/R wheel slightly binding.
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass65,850 miles (+5,994)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,850 miles
    Test number
    955782821331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,856 miles (+6,344)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    59,856 miles
    Test number
    633989920368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass53,512 miles (+6,623)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    53,512 miles
    Test number
    443247029399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass46,889 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    213191138300
    • NoteRear tyre's worn ,3mm.
    • NoteTop level brake lamp only partly working.

  22. Fail46,889 miles (+6,568)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,889 miles
    Test number
    854860738306
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteRear tyre's worn ,3mm.
    • NoteTop level brake lamp only partly working.

  23. Pass40,321 miles (+6,701)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    40,321 miles
    Test number
    122294937368
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN
    • NoteSCREEN WASHERS REQUIRE ATTENTION
    • NoteSOME DAMAGE ON NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL

  24. Pass33,620 miles (+5,491)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,620 miles
    Test number
    583547926399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,129 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    28,129 miles
    Test number
    601523835324
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Questions about LA51 BNZ

Does LA51 BNZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 BNZ expired on 27 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BNZ?
The MOT on LA51 BNZ expired on 27 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 BNZ done?
LA51 BNZ was recorded at 95,092 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2024, an average of 3,525 miles a year.
Has LA51 BNZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BNZ has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 BNZ 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 BNZ find?
LA51 BNZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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