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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 DMOMOT history

LA51 DMO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 29 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 293,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2023.

LA51 DMO silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Apr 2024
Mileage
293,134 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
14,257 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 DMO
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
29 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 DMO was last recorded at 293,134 miles on 17 Apr 2023, 30,036 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,098 miles · 13 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
30,036 miles
Average per year
14,257 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 293,134 miles
  • 2022 – 263,098 miles
  • 2021 – 235,518 miles
  • 2020 – 212,406 miles
  • 2019 – 198,416 miles
  • 2018 – 182,133 miles
  • 2017 – 167,489 miles
  • 2016 – 155,259 miles
  • 2015 – 148,962 miles
  • 2014 – 143,748 miles
  • 2013 – 140,056 miles
  • 2012 – 138,797 miles
  • 2011 – 134,369 miles
  • 2010 – 132,217 miles
  • 2008 – 92,129 miles
  • 2007 – 70,952 miles
  • 2006 – 48,984 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass293,134 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass293,134 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    293,134 miles
    Test number
    884703403315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail293,133 miles (+30,035)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,133 miles
    Test number
    734982692886
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass263,098 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    263,098 miles
    Test number
    935332420285
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail263,096 miles (+27,578)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,096 miles
    Test number
    675511206739
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass235,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    235,518 miles
    Test number
    876076326272
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail235,518 miles (+23,112)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,518 miles
    Test number
    748845263991
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass212,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    212,406 miles
    Test number
    422949205922

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail212,406 miles (+13,990)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,406 miles
    Test number
    380144008068
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass198,416 miles (+16,283)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    198,416 miles
    Test number
    979496516251
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass182,133 miles (+39)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    182,133 miles
    Test number
    271386692086
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail182,094 miles (+14,605)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,094 miles
    Test number
    147964317899
    • FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside and offside front (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass167,489 miles (+12,230)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    167,489 miles
    Test number
    365203640452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass155,259 miles (+6,297)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    155,259 miles
    Test number
    764001518934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass148,962 miles (+5,214)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,962 miles
    Test number
    809927815173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass143,748 miles (+3,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    143,748 miles
    Test number
    629196514106
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass140,056 miles (+1,259)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    140,056 miles
    Test number
    517882883084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass138,797 miles (+4,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    138,797 miles
    Test number
    967398502247
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass134,369 miles (+2,152)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    134,369 miles
    Test number
    827338781108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass132,217 miles (+40,088)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    132,217 miles
    Test number
    593855190160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass92,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    92,129 miles
    Test number
    150844348474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail92,129 miles (+21,177)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,129 miles
    Test number
    332374148005
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass70,952 miles (+21,968)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    70,952 miles
    Test number
    334093857044
    • NoteTHE NEARSIDE REAR DISC BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW.
    • NoteTHE REAR NUMBER PLATE HAS STARTED TO GET DE-FACED.

  23. Pass48,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,984 miles
    Test number
    192445266478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail48,984 miles3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,984 miles
    Test number
    533261766032
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front headlamp is glass is cracked but ok at time of test
    • NoteRear number plate is starting to deteriorate

Questions about LA51 DMO

Does LA51 DMO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 DMO expired on 26 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 DMO?
The MOT on LA51 DMO expired on 26 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 DMO done?
LA51 DMO was recorded at 293,134 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2023, an average of 14,257 miles a year.
Has LA51 DMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 DMO has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 DMO 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 DMO find?
LA51 DMO passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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