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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.

LA51 KYC green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass110,554 miles
  • 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))

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
  9. Pass68,675 miles (+3,200)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    68,675 miles
    Test number
    349551779116
    • AdvisoryMan light on
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass43,343 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    43,343 miles
    Test number
    136826504054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,643 miles (+2,571)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,643 miles
    Test number
    207653203024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,072 miles (+2,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    39,072 miles
    Test number
    308864102093
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE UNEVEN
  21. 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)
  22. Pass34,057 miles (+4,616)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    34,057 miles
    Test number
    362578500084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass29,441 miles (+2,680)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    29,441 miles
    Test number
    683509209022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,761 miles (+4,213)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    26,761 miles
    Test number
    740940018049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,548 miles (+4,526)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    220739407044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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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