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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LA51 KTFMOT history

LA51 KTF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,296 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2022.

LA51 KTF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Dec 2023
Mileage
109,296 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KTF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KTF was last recorded at 109,296 miles on 30 Nov 2022, 4,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
105,133 miles · 26 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
4,163 miles
Average per year
5,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 109,296 miles
  • 2021 – 105,133 miles
  • 2020 – 102,706 miles
  • 2019 – 97,151 miles
  • 2018 – 91,165 miles
  • 2017 – 85,014 miles
  • 2016 – 78,463 miles
  • 2015 – 71,774 miles
  • 2014 – 62,631 miles
  • 2013 – 49,745 miles
  • 2012 – 36,831 miles
  • 2011 – 35,109 miles
  • 2010 – 33,181 miles
  • 2009 – 31,755 miles
  • 2008 – 29,971 miles
  • 2007 – 24,422 miles
  • 2006 – 20,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,296 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe deteriorating

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust mounting defective on center silencer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,296 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    110788277502
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe deteriorating

  2. Fail109,296 miles (+4,163)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,296 miles
    Test number
    245075786039
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber strong advise (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake vacuum pipe deteriorating

  3. Pass105,133 miles (+2,427)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    105,133 miles
    Test number
    535835250031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass102,706 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    102,706 miles
    Test number
    486534522058
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective on center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail102,706 miles (+5,555)2 major2 repaired3 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,706 miles
    Test number
    775352515783
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush completely split the whole way through bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective on center silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting and coming away from bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leaks (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged and slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass97,151 miles (+5,986)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    97,151 miles
    Test number
    926874918936
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame 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))
    • AdvisoryDipstick deteriorated

  7. Pass91,165 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,165 miles
    Test number
    974756316206
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryDip stick deteriorated

  8. Fail91,164 miles (+6,150)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,164 miles
    Test number
    807041503309
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBraking system leaking vacuum (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryDip stick deteriorated

  9. Pass85,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    616340960096
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEml on

  10. Fail85,014 miles (+6,551)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,014 miles
    Test number
    230905872813
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryEml on

  11. Pass78,463 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    163435825085
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken.
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges.

  12. Fail78,463 miles (+6,689)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,463 miles
    Test number
    448938021517
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust mounting bracket broken.
    • AdvisoryCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • AdvisoryFront brake pads getting low.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake pipe starting to corrode.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre slightly perished.
    • AdvisoryOffside front and nearside front tyres worn low on inner edges.

  13. Pass71,774 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    285730605464
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • NoteExhaust centre section support cracked.
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.
    • NoteNearside headlamp lens chipped.
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  14. Fail71,774 miles (+9,143)1 failure6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,774 miles
    Test number
    497460205159
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCovers impede parts of the inspection.
    • NoteExhaust centre section support cracked.
    • NoteFront brake discs worn.
    • NoteFront brake pads getting low.
    • NoteNearside headlamp lens chipped.

  15. Pass62,631 miles (+12,886)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    62,631 miles
    Test number
    128543994005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    49,745 miles
    Test number
    195794493007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,745 miles (+12,914)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,745 miles
    Test number
    279334993085
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  18. Pass36,831 miles (+1,722)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    36,831 miles
    Test number
    626847562017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,109 miles (+1,928)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    35,109 miles
    Test number
    707780691054
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight wear on front / rear brake discs.

  20. Pass33,181 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    33,181 miles
    Test number
    464011990088
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail33,181 miles (+1,426)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,181 miles
    Test number
    974241690033
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail31,755 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,755 miles
    Test number
    644788169003
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass31,755 miles (+1,784)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    31,755 miles
    Test number
    860758169068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass29,971 miles (+5,549)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    29,971 miles
    Test number
    141109558473
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust slightly corroded

  25. Pass24,422 miles (+3,619)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    24,422 miles
    Test number
    900294747093
    • NoteNear side front tyre worn inner tred 1.6mm centre tred 4mm
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn inner tred 0mm centre tred 4mm
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  26. Pass20,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    20,803 miles
    Test number
    362800046089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KTF

Does LA51 KTF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 KTF expired on 4 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KTF?
The MOT on LA51 KTF expired on 4 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 KTF done?
LA51 KTF was recorded at 109,296 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2022, an average of 5,266 miles a year.
Has LA51 KTF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KTF has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 KTF 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 KTF find?
LA51 KTF passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.

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