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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LA51 KZJMOT history

LA51 KZJ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.

LA51 KZJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Sept 2023
Mileage
130,404 mi
At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,464 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 KZJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 KZJ was last recorded at 130,404 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,397 miles · 8 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,464 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 130,404 miles
  • 2021 – 122,347 miles
  • 2019 – 114,078 miles
  • 2018 – 105,742 miles
  • 2017 – 95,265 miles
  • 2016 – 84,741 miles
  • 2015 – 76,571 miles
  • 2014 – 72,523 miles
  • 2013 – 67,929 miles
  • 2012 – 63,433 miles
  • 2011 – 57,272 miles
  • 2010 – 51,944 miles
  • 2009 – 46,152 miles
  • 2008 – 38,828 miles
  • 2007 – 31,891 miles
  • 2006 – 22,626 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,404 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Front seat belt buckle cover damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 10 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,404 miles (+7)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    130,404 miles
    Test number
    940701206478
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail130,397 miles (+8,050)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,397 miles
    Test number
    394560060858
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass122,347 miles (+24)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2022
    Odometer
    122,347 miles
    Test number
    568620554230
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle cover damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail122,323 miles (+8,245)3 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,323 miles
    Test number
    789654229653
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle cover damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass114,078 miles (+8,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    114,078 miles
    Test number
    683530916973
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  6. Pass105,742 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,742 miles
    Test number
    181558065243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail105,741 miles (+10,476)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,741 miles
    Test number
    532823749911
    • MajorNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass95,265 miles (+10,524)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,265 miles
    Test number
    787805544158
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes, both sides (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass84,741 miles (+8,170)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    84,741 miles
    Test number
    124057892804
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass76,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    907278879728
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

  11. Fail76,571 miles (+4,048)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    879721375375
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

  12. Pass72,523 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    72,523 miles
    Test number
    858373364243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail72,519 miles (+4,590)2 dangerous4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,519 miles
    Test number
    297821164220
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNsr tyre cut in tread and nail

  14. Pass67,929 miles (+4,496)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    67,929 miles
    Test number
    117363193132
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteKnocking noise coming from front end but no exccessive play found
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated

  15. Pass63,433 miles (+2,006)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    63,433 miles
    Test number
    755454712204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,427 miles (+4,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    61,427 miles
    Test number
    476780722063
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass57,272 miles (+5,328)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,272 miles
    Test number
    617161421087
    • NoteAge cracking to suspension rubbers
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront shocks damp

  18. Pass51,944 miles (+5,792)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    51,944 miles
    Test number
    441306220066
    • NoteAge cracking to suspension rubbers
    • NoteChips in screen

  19. Pass46,152 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,152 miles
    Test number
    700932429048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,828 miles (+6,937)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,828 miles
    Test number
    722627218052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    932556717067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail31,891 miles (+9,265)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    934803417029
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteFront pads low

  23. Pass22,626 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    22,626 miles
    Test number
    363000916059
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edge < advise replacement >
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low
    • NoteFront discs corroded and worn
    • NoteRear discs corroded and worn

Questions about LA51 KZJ

Does LA51 KZJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 KZJ expired on 12 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 KZJ?
The MOT on LA51 KZJ expired on 12 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 KZJ done?
LA51 KZJ was recorded at 130,404 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 6,464 miles a year.
Has LA51 KZJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 KZJ has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 KZJ 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 KZJ find?
LA51 KZJ passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 4 more.

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