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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

LA51 DMFMOT history

LA51 DMF is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 19 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 106,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2023.

LA51 DMF blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 31 Jul 2024
Mileage
106,316 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2023
MOT tests
18
14 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,068 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 DMF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 DMF was last recorded at 106,316 miles on 1 Aug 2023, 3,127 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,189 miles · 17 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
3,127 miles
Average per year
3,068 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,316 miles
  • 2022 – 103,189 miles
  • 2017 – 102,984 miles
  • 2016 – 99,098 miles
  • 2015 – 94,024 miles
  • 2014 – 87,918 miles
  • 2013 – 82,502 miles
  • 2012 – 79,286 miles
  • 2011 – 75,811 miles
  • 2010 – 72,905 miles
  • 2009 – 67,855 miles
  • 2008 – 65,541 miles
  • 2007 – 59,297 miles
  • 2006 – 52,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,316 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock corroded

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,316 miles (+3,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    106,316 miles
    Test number
    730471338398
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock corroded
  2. Pass103,189 miles (+205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    103,189 miles
    Test number
    650581829963
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass102,984 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    102,984 miles
    Test number
    801736772311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail102,960 miles (+3,862)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,960 miles
    Test number
    351499613595
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
  5. Pass99,098 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    99,098 miles
    Test number
    557922809191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail99,090 miles (+5,066)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,090 miles
    Test number
    401013738982
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  7. Pass94,024 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    729106125063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  8. Fail94,024 miles (+6,106)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,024 miles
    Test number
    206954325046
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  9. Pass87,918 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    87,918 miles
    Test number
    186899124006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail87,918 miles (+5,416)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,918 miles
    Test number
    795299724055
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  11. Pass82,502 miles (+3,216)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    82,502 miles
    Test number
    477823633089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,286 miles (+3,475)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    79,286 miles
    Test number
    419091742056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass75,811 miles (+2,906)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    75,811 miles
    Test number
    397976831085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  14. Pass72,905 miles (+5,050)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    72,905 miles
    Test number
    174394040488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass67,855 miles (+2,314)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    67,855 miles
    Test number
    991498439097
    • 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)
  16. Pass65,541 miles (+6,244)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,541 miles
    Test number
    951705048029
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  17. Pass59,297 miles (+6,588)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    59,297 miles
    Test number
    804713647093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass52,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    52,709 miles
    Test number
    530381546061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 DMF

Does LA51 DMF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 DMF expired on 31 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 DMF?
The MOT on LA51 DMF expired on 31 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 DMF done?
LA51 DMF was recorded at 106,316 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2023, an average of 3,068 miles a year.
Has LA51 DMF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 DMF has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2017.
Has the mileage on LA51 DMF 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 DMF find?
LA51 DMF passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: offside rear coil spring corroded; rear shock corroded.

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