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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LA51 KCYMOT history

LA51 KCY is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 113,239 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LA51 KCY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
113,239 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,645 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KCY was last recorded at 113,239 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,191 miles · 12 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
4,645 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 113,239 miles
  • 2025 – 109,712 miles
  • 2024 – 102,381 miles
  • 2023 – 96,618 miles
  • 2022 – 94,496 miles
  • 2021 – 89,999 miles
  • 2020 – 87,143 miles
  • 2019 – 84,039 miles
  • 2018 – 81,997 miles
  • 2017 – 79,068 miles
  • 2016 – 74,658 miles
  • 2015 – 69,764 miles
  • 2014 – 64,181 miles
  • 2013 – 58,143 miles
  • 2012 – 52,384 miles
  • 2011 – 46,963 miles
  • 2010 – 42,165 miles
  • 2009 – 35,941 miles
  • 2008 – 31,211 miles
  • 2007 – 25,855 miles
  • 2006 – 19,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass113,239 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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass113,239 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    113,239 miles
    Test number
    282034474097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail113,191 miles (+3,479)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,191 miles
    Test number
    638658677943
    • DangerousBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBraking system leaking servo vacuum pipe split and insecure (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed unable to hold the idle speed between required settings (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength excessive corrosion rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass109,712 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    109,712 miles
    Test number
    821373533300
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Serviceable damage to front number plate (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail109,711 miles (+7,330)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,711 miles
    Test number
    882767644668
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Serviceable damage to front number plate (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass102,381 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    102,381 miles
    Test number
    542152124923
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail102,381 miles (+5,763)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,381 miles
    Test number
    138732545945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass96,618 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    563748697432
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail96,618 miles (+2,122)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,618 miles
    Test number
    342906531883
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass94,496 miles (+4,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    94,496 miles
    Test number
    351808465174
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass89,999 miles (+2,856)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    89,999 miles
    Test number
    601107083891
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass87,143 miles (+3,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    87,143 miles
    Test number
    612830028479
    • AdvisoryRear tyres in poor condition

  12. Pass84,039 miles (+2,042)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    84,039 miles
    Test number
    793582104380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass81,997 miles (+1)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    81,997 miles
    Test number
    837150968609
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill covered by substance obscuring testers view
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind

  14. Fail81,996 miles (+2,928)2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,996 miles
    Test number
    352208188278
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryAll tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill covered by substance obscuring testers view
    • AdvisoryOffside front headlamp unit slight damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake slight bind

  15. Pass79,068 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    79,068 miles
    Test number
    789864644769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail79,058 miles (+4,400)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,058 miles
    Test number
    772572615622
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass74,658 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    74,658 miles
    Test number
    630775857817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail74,658 miles (+4,894)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,658 miles
    Test number
    816532519280
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass69,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    939269315098
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail69,764 miles (+5,583)1 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,764 miles
    Test number
    225879615098
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass64,181 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    64,181 miles
    Test number
    859838024003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail64,181 miles (+6,038)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,181 miles
    Test number
    867207424055
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass58,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,143 miles
    Test number
    526585613038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail58,140 miles (+5,756)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,140 miles
    Test number
    819505213040
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine management light indicating afault

  25. Pass52,384 miles (+5,421)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    52,384 miles
    Test number
    489077312021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass46,963 miles (+4,798)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,963 miles
    Test number
    189698611469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass42,165 miles (+6,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    42,165 miles
    Test number
    223456020008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail35,941 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    400285009026
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  29. Pass35,941 miles (+4,730)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    35,941 miles
    Test number
    962815209042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    101277418465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail31,211 miles (+5,356)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,211 miles
    Test number
    151557618498
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass25,855 miles (+6,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    25,855 miles
    Test number
    542335227056
    • 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)

  33. Pass19,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,423 miles
    Test number
    584586326072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KCY

Does LA51 KCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KCY is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KCY?
The MOT on LA51 KCY is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 KCY done?
LA51 KCY was recorded at 113,239 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 4,645 miles a year.
Has LA51 KCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KCY has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 KCY 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 KCY find?
LA51 KCY passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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