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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LA51 HXZMOT history

LA51 HXZ is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2027 and it has passed 21 of 22 MOT tests, with 108,732 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

LA51 HXZ grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2027
Mileage
108,732 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
22
21 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,293 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 HXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 HXZ was last recorded at 108,732 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 4,867 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
103,865 miles · 16 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,867 miles
Average per year
4,293 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 108,732 miles
  • 2025 – 103,865 miles
  • 2024 – 99,311 miles
  • 2023 – 95,864 miles
  • 2022 – 93,384 miles
  • 2021 – 89,404 miles
  • 2020 – 87,019 miles
  • 2019 – 82,516 miles
  • 2018 – 77,737 miles
  • 2017 – 74,573 miles
  • 2016 – 69,667 miles
  • 2015 – 65,199 miles
  • 2014 – 61,277 miles
  • 2013 – 57,583 miles
  • 2012 – 54,272 miles
  • 2011 – 49,168 miles
  • 2010 – 43,699 miles
  • 2009 – 38,522 miles
  • 2008 – 33,733 miles
  • 2007 – 26,813 miles
  • 2006 – 19,691 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass108,732 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass108,732 miles (+4,867)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    108,732 miles
    Test number
    637431626046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. Pass103,865 miles (+4,554)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,865 miles
    Test number
    237582229952
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,311 miles (+3,447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    99,311 miles
    Test number
    434974252923
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded and in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass95,864 miles (+2,480)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    95,864 miles
    Test number
    418995084006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs inner surfaces corroded & in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass93,384 miles (+3,980)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,384 miles
    Test number
    516478152724
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass89,404 miles (+2,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    89,404 miles
    Test number
    784796326433
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs inner surfaces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass87,019 miles (+4,503)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    87,019 miles
    Test number
    255849050068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass82,516 miles (+4,779)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,516 miles
    Test number
    657621074138
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perished as well (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge sidewall perished as well (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces are corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass77,737 miles (+3,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    77,737 miles
    Test number
    634280028137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 michelin (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass74,573 miles (+153)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    74,573 miles
    Test number
    358007109072
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  11. Fail74,420 miles (+4,753)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,420 miles
    Test number
    610825199083
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass69,667 miles (+4,468)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    69,667 miles
    Test number
    244055551746

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,199 miles (+3,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,199 miles
    Test number
    167888875057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  14. Pass61,277 miles (+3,694)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,277 miles
    Test number
    269736174081
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMovemement at macpherson strut top mounts when the suspension is hanging free -both sides front
    • NoteMovement detected at both sides front lower suspension arms rear bushes not considered to be excessive
  15. Pass57,583 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    57,583 miles
    Test number
    156023473041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,272 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,272 miles
    Test number
    185817272096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass49,168 miles (+5,469)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,168 miles
    Test number
    307005871014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,699 miles (+5,177)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    43,699 miles
    Test number
    831689170083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass38,522 miles (+4,789)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    38,522 miles
    Test number
    142391779465
    • NoteStrong advice n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit of 1,6mm
  20. Pass33,733 miles (+6,920)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    33,733 miles
    Test number
    754848668015
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteRear brake pads starting to wear low
  21. Pass26,813 miles (+7,122)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    26,813 miles
    Test number
    292996517091
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  22. Pass19,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,691 miles
    Test number
    960033526042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 HXZ

Does LA51 HXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 HXZ is valid until 13 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 HXZ?
The MOT on LA51 HXZ is valid until 13 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 HXZ done?
LA51 HXZ was recorded at 108,732 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 4,293 miles a year.
Has LA51 HXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 HXZ has failed 1 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on LA51 HXZ 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 HXZ find?
LA51 HXZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface is corroded and in poor condition; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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