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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,390 cc

LA51 HXWMOT history

LA51 HXW is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 4 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 178,137 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jan 2023.

LA51 HXW blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Jan 2024
Mileage
178,137 mi
At MOT on 10 Jan 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HXW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
4 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
10 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HXW was last recorded at 178,137 miles on 10 Jan 2023, 8,229 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 6 Jan 2017: 143,965 miles, lower than 148,643 miles on 8 Jan 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,908 miles · 11 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
8,229 miles
Average per year
9,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 178,137 miles
  • 2022 – 169,908 miles
  • 2021 – 161,956 miles
  • 2020 – 156,975 miles
  • 2019 – 152,097 miles
  • 2018 – 148,243 miles
  • 2017 – 143,965 miles
  • 2016 – 148,643 miles
  • 2015 – 127,781 miles
  • 2014 – 114,089 miles
  • 2013 – 96,188 miles
  • 2011 – 79,444 miles
  • 2010 – 67,881 miles
  • 2009 – 47,727 miles
  • 2008 – 38,158 miles
  • 2006 – 30,826 miles
  • 2005 – 22,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,137 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2005–2010

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,137 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    178,137 miles
    Test number
    656584637820
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail178,137 miles (+8,229)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,137 miles
    Test number
    970881450785
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,908 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    169,908 miles
    Test number
    229007464673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass161,956 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    161,956 miles
    Test number
    708395458694

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail161,956 miles (+4,981)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,956 miles
    Test number
    673419388003
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    156,975 miles
    Test number
    778515895579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail156,975 miles (+4,878)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,975 miles
    Test number
    714207789414
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass152,097 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    152,097 miles
    Test number
    536043799431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail152,097 miles (+3,854)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,097 miles
    Test number
    724906209665
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass148,243 miles (+4,278)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,243 miles
    Test number
    426203873962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass143,965 miles (-4,678)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    143,965 miles
    Test number
    862819934305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    148,643 miles
    Test number
    711786772480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,643 miles (+20,862)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,643 miles
    Test number
    143860284471
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  14. Pass127,781 miles (+13,692)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,781 miles
    Test number
    237179605004
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass114,089 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    114,089 miles
    Test number
    686383114020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail114,089 miles (+17,901)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,089 miles
    Test number
    187113014422
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass96,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    96,188 miles
    Test number
    618918003055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail96,188 miles (+16,744)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,188 miles
    Test number
    448358503068
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass79,444 miles (+11,563)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    79,444 miles
    Test number
    608895651323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,881 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    67,881 miles
    Test number
    222904060337
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side rear tyre on 2mm

  21. Fail67,881 miles (+10,053)2 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,881 miles
    Test number
    440924360361
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOff side rear tyre on 2mm

  22. Pass57,828 miles (+10,101)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,828 miles
    Test number
    211254100095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass47,727 miles (+9,569)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    47,727 miles
    Test number
    704125609044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteWater leak from radiator.

  24. Pass38,158 miles (+7,332)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,158 miles
    Test number
    491414318045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,826 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    30,826 miles
    Test number
    521117446393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail30,777 miles (+8,611)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,777 miles
    Test number
    774880946319
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

  27. Pass22,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    22,166 miles
    Test number
    851635225391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail22,166 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,166 miles
    Test number
    691425325357
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LA51 HXW

Does LA51 HXW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 HXW expired on 13 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HXW?
The MOT on LA51 HXW expired on 13 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 HXW done?
LA51 HXW was recorded at 178,137 miles at its MOT on 10 Jan 2023, an average of 9,102 miles a year.
Has LA51 HXW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HXW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 HXW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Jan 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 HXW find?
LA51 HXW passed its latest MOT on 10 Jan 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front inner suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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