
Volkswagen Golf
Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LA51 KYCMOT history
LA51 KYC is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 110,554 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 29 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 110,554 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 21 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,616 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 KYC
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 18 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 KYC was last recorded at 110,554 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 10,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 100,011 miles · 23 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 10,543 miles
- Average per year
- 4,616 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 110,554 miles
- 2025 – 100,011 miles
- 2024 – 88,776 miles
- 2023 – 71,888 miles
- 2022 – 71,056 miles
- 2021 – 69,727 miles
- 2020 – 68,675 miles
- 2019 – 65,475 miles
- 2018 – 62,316 miles
- 2017 – 56,410 miles
- 2016 – 51,103 miles
- 2015 – 46,568 miles
- 2014 – 43,343 miles
- 2013 – 41,643 miles
- 2012 – 39,072 miles
- 2011 – 37,005 miles
- 2010 – 34,057 miles
- 2009 – 29,441 miles
- 2008 – 26,761 miles
- 2007 – 22,548 miles
- 2006 – 18,022 miles
What the latest MOT found
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
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.
Man light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Both front tyres worn on edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Osf pads close to limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Both front tyres worn close to limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside rear tyre worn close to limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
26 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass110,554 miles (+10,543)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 110,554 miles
- Test number
- 454049663610
- 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,011 miles (+11,235)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 100,011 miles
- Test number
- 354581170691
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension rusty
Pass88,776 miles (+16,888)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 88,776 miles
- Test number
- 288601851788
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge replace asap (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryMa light on
- AdvisoryUnderside rusty
Pass71,888 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 71,888 miles
- Test number
- 559957350114
- AdvisoryMan light on
- AdvisoryOsr brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryRear pads getting low
- AdvisorySlight travel footbrake
Fail71,887 miles (+831)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,887 miles
- Test number
- 764403060143
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryMan light on
- AdvisoryOsr brake binding slightly
- AdvisoryRear pads getting low
- AdvisorySlight travel footbrake
Pass71,056 miles (+1,329)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 71,056 miles
- Test number
- 324251393035
- AdvisoryManagement light on
- AdvisoryWashers very weak
Pass69,727 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 69,727 miles
- Test number
- 231846993092
- AdvisoryFront brake pads worn down and on legal limit of 1.5mm
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread
- AdvisoryVehicle underside and suspension components corroded
Fail69,727 miles (+1,052)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,727 miles
- Test number
- 104085266455
- MajorOffside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but unlikely to be misread
- AdvisoryVehicle underside and suspension components corroded
Pass68,675 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 68,675 miles
- Test number
- 349551779116
- AdvisoryMan light on
Pass65,475 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 65,475 miles
- Test number
- 219982694248
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryOsf pads close to limit
Fail65,475 miles (+3,159)1 dangerous2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,475 miles
- Test number
- 620116536927
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
- AdvisoryOsf pads close to limit
Pass62,316 miles (+5,906)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 62,316 miles
- Test number
- 729513019632
- AdvisoryNsf inner cv boot damp
- AdvisoryOsr tyre getting low
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes very weak
Pass56,410 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 56,410 miles
- Test number
- 578549369280
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to limit
Fail56,409 miles (+5,306)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,409 miles
- Test number
- 112411165118
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65 r15 (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn close to limit
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn close to limit
Pass51,103 miles (+4,535)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 51,103 miles
- Test number
- 660038344299
- AdvisoryNSF TYRE GETTING LOW
- AdvisoryNSR TYRE VERY MUCH ON LIMIT
Pass46,568 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 46,568 miles
- Test number
- 545128205086
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail46,562 miles (+3,219)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,562 miles
- Test number
- 637908505096
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass43,343 miles (+1,700)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 43,343 miles
- Test number
- 136826504054
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,643 miles (+2,571)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 41,643 miles
- Test number
- 207653203024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,072 miles (+2,067)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 39,072 miles
- Test number
- 308864102093
- NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN
Pass37,005 miles (+2,948)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 37,005 miles
- Test number
- 885644301005
- AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass34,057 miles (+4,616)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 34,057 miles
- Test number
- 362578500084
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,441 miles (+2,680)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 29,441 miles
- Test number
- 683509209022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,761 miles (+4,213)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 26,761 miles
- Test number
- 740940018049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,548 miles (+4,526)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 22,548 miles
- Test number
- 220739407044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,022 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 18,022 miles
- Test number
- 533560316068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 KYC
- Does LA51 KYC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 KYC is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 KYC?
- The MOT on LA51 KYC is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 KYC done?
- LA51 KYC was recorded at 110,554 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 4,616 miles a year.
- Has LA51 KYC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 KYC has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 KYC 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 KYC find?
- LA51 KYC passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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