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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LA51 KTVMOT history

LA51 KTV is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 23 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 88,953 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

LA51 KTV beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
88,953 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KTV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
23 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KTV was last recorded at 88,953 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 4,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,982 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,971 miles
Average per year
3,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,953 miles
  • 2025 – 83,982 miles
  • 2024 – 79,378 miles
  • 2023 – 74,260 miles
  • 2022 – 66,059 miles
  • 2021 – 65,968 miles
  • 2020 – 65,950 miles
  • 2019 – 64,515 miles
  • 2018 – 62,684 miles
  • 2017 – 61,211 miles
  • 2016 – 59,939 miles
  • 2015 – 58,285 miles
  • 2014 – 56,599 miles
  • 2013 – 54,853 miles
  • 2012 – 51,241 miles
  • 2011 – 47,903 miles
  • 2010 – 40,689 miles
  • 2009 – 32,112 miles
  • 2008 – 21,234 miles
  • 2007 – 18,254 miles
  • 2006 – 16,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,953 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,953 miles (+4,971)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    88,953 miles
    Test number
    662270289914
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass83,982 miles (+4,604)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,982 miles
    Test number
    142468283822
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass79,378 miles (+1)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    79,378 miles
    Test number
    756662334822
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens cracked but not effecting light out put.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail79,377 miles1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,377 miles
    Test number
    981652217319
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail79,377 miles (+5,117)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,377 miles
    Test number
    101318798985
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryE M L On
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass74,260 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,260 miles
    Test number
    536545974512
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light ,not included in test until 1/7/2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail74,260 miles (+8,201)1 dangerous1 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,260 miles
    Test number
    934965339432
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light ,not included in test until 1/7/2003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass66,059 miles (+4)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    66,059 miles
    Test number
    767736595889
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides bumper grills missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail66,055 miles (+87)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,055 miles
    Test number
    984486681974
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both sides bumper grills missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass65,968 miles (+18)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    65,968 miles
    Test number
    289268715668
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs worn
    • AdvisoryBoth front shocker top mount little play
    • AdvisoryN/s/f bumper little loose
    • AdvisoryN/s/r lamp lens cracked
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded

  11. Pass65,950 miles (+1,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    65,950 miles
    Test number
    885004408520
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass64,515 miles (+1,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    64,515 miles
    Test number
    695673669126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass62,684 miles (+1,473)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    62,684 miles
    Test number
    513300823836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
    • AdvisoryBoth front wipers smeary
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass61,211 miles (+1,272)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,211 miles
    Test number
    313980576013
    • AdvisoryFront both sides inner plastic wheel arch liners missing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper slightly smeary and washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryRear both sides coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCovers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
    • AdvisoryFoot brake pedal has slight travel

  15. Pass59,939 miles (+1,654)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    59,939 miles
    Test number
    927959586345
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryNail in offside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged

  16. Pass58,285 miles (+1,686)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,285 miles
    Test number
    208335215452
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll coil springs corroded

  17. Pass56,599 miles (+12)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,599 miles
    Test number
    938469304181
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOil breather pipe broken

  18. Fail56,587 miles (+1,734)3 failures1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,587 miles
    Test number
    507296804164
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine light on
    • NoteOil breather pipe broken

  19. Pass54,853 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,853 miles
    Test number
    639342613100
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail54,852 miles (+3,611)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,852 miles
    Test number
    286492713459
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  21. Pass51,241 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    51,241 miles
    Test number
    508712712179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass47,903 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    47,903 miles
    Test number
    757518301164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,890 miles (+7,201)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    976505001137
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  24. Pass40,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    792583000149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,689 miles (+8,577)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,689 miles
    Test number
    234323800197
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass32,112 miles (+10,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    32,112 miles
    Test number
    474151519142
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass21,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    21,234 miles
    Test number
    964588398066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,232 miles (+2,978)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,232 miles
    Test number
    173368098074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  29. Pass18,254 miles (+722)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    18,254 miles
    Test number
    653323727361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass17,532 miles (+1,211)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,532 miles
    Test number
    674089017071
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear outer body sill.

  31. Pass16,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    16,321 miles
    Test number
    303239116086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 KTV

Does LA51 KTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KTV is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KTV?
The MOT on LA51 KTV is valid until 3 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 KTV done?
LA51 KTV was recorded at 88,953 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,607 miles a year.
Has LA51 KTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KTV has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 KTV 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 KTV find?
LA51 KTV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn, and 4 more.

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