Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LA51 KTEMOT history
LA51 KTE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 179,345 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Aug 2024
- Mileage
- 179,345 mi
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,489 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 KTE
- 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
- 11 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Aug 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 KTE was last recorded at 179,345 miles on 8 Aug 2023, 47 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 179,298 miles · 2 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 47 miles
- Average per year
- 8,489 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 179,345 miles
- 2022 – 173,678 miles
- 2021 – 167,402 miles
- 2020 – 164,919 miles
- 2019 – 160,035 miles
- 2018 – 153,512 miles
- 2017 – 146,337 miles
- 2016 – 130,516 miles
- 2015 – 117,462 miles
- 2014 – 104,988 miles
- 2013 – 95,267 miles
- 2012 – 85,275 miles
- 2011 – 77,288 miles
- 2010 – 71,498 miles
- 2009 – 66,241 miles
- 2008 – 58,856 miles
- 2007 – 47,021 miles
- 2006 – 31,012 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,345 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
30 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,345 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 179,345 miles
- Test number
- 221831737967
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,298 miles (+5,620)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,298 miles
- Test number
- 231224043133
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass173,678 miles (+6,276)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 173,678 miles
- Test number
- 431266225843
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 167,402 miles
- Test number
- 257041050574
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,402 miles (+2,483)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,402 miles
- Test number
- 391182947121
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Pass164,919 miles (+4,884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 164,919 miles
- Test number
- 260315332942
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass160,035 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 160,035 miles
- Test number
- 141347543897
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail160,035 miles (+6,523)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,035 miles
- Test number
- 203776082993
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass153,512 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 153,512 miles
- Test number
- 501345663399
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,509 miles (+7,172)3 major1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,509 miles
- Test number
- 658474751719
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass146,337 miles (+75)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 146,337 miles
- Test number
- 415408572965
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail146,262 miles (+15,746)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,262 miles
- Test number
- 745587987767
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass130,516 miles (+13,054)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 130,516 miles
- Test number
- 170928316517
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass117,462 miles (+177)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 117,462 miles
- Test number
- 686175405231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,285 miles (+12,297)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,285 miles
- Test number
- 318999895122
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteOffside front caliper appears to be damp
Pass104,988 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 104,988 miles
- Test number
- 717531784182
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail104,988 miles (+9,721)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,988 miles
- Test number
- 789959174195
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,267 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 95,267 miles
- Test number
- 378279873185
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail95,267 miles (+9,992)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,267 miles
- Test number
- 886469373190
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass85,275 miles (+7,987)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 85,275 miles
- Test number
- 107181382168
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs worn.
- NoteFront number plate starting to delaminate
- NoteNearside rear adult belt not tested as child seat fitted.
- NoteOffside rear light cluster lense cracked.
Pass77,288 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 77,288 miles
- Test number
- 465133371171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,234 miles (+5,736)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,234 miles
- Test number
- 227412171180
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass71,498 miles (+5,257)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 71,498 miles
- Test number
- 891090270174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,241 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 66,241 miles
- Test number
- 882408049193
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Fail66,241 miles (+7,385)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,241 miles
- Test number
- 970237349174
- FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass58,856 miles (+11,835)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 58,856 miles
- Test number
- 801416858184
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass47,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 47,021 miles
- Test number
- 844406757120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail47,021 miles (+3,317)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 47,021 miles
- Test number
- 663935557120
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail43,704 miles (+12,692)2 failures2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 43,704 miles
- Test number
- 114374367417
- FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testParking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass31,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 31,012 miles
- Test number
- 993167846041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 KTE
- Does LA51 KTE currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 KTE expired on 7 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 KTE?
- The MOT on LA51 KTE expired on 7 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 KTE done?
- LA51 KTE was recorded at 179,345 miles at its MOT on 8 Aug 2023, an average of 8,489 miles a year.
- Has LA51 KTE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 KTE has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 KTE 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 KTE find?
- LA51 KTE passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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