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Vauxhall Combo

White · Diesel · 2002 · 1,686 cc

LA51 MDXMOT history

LA51 MDX is a white diesel Vauxhall Combo first used on 11 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 121,417 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

LA51 MDX white Vauxhall Combo – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Combo, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Jan 2027
Mileage
121,417 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,561 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 MDX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Combo
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,686 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
11 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 MDX was last recorded at 121,417 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 1,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,714 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,703 miles
Average per year
4,561 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,417 miles
  • 2025 – 119,714 miles
  • 2024 – 116,224 miles
  • 2023 – 112,905 miles
  • 2022 – 110,556 miles
  • 2021 – 107,925 miles
  • 2020 – 105,842 miles
  • 2019 – 100,210 miles
  • 2018 – 95,759 miles
  • 2017 – 90,477 miles
  • 2016 – 84,498 miles
  • 2015 – 77,762 miles
  • 2014 – 71,090 miles
  • 2013 – 65,566 miles
  • 2012 – 60,695 miles
  • 2011 – 54,489 miles
  • 2010 – 47,840 miles
  • 2009 – 42,901 miles
  • 2008 – 38,566 miles
  • 2007 – 34,205 miles
  • 2006 – 30,305 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,417 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,417 miles (+1,703)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    121,417 miles
    Test number
    866927050526
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass119,714 miles (+3,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    119,714 miles
    Test number
    200578364995
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & offside.

  3. Pass116,224 miles (+3,319)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    116,224 miles
    Test number
    910865190362
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass112,905 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    598539051375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail112,904 miles (+2,348)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,904 miles
    Test number
    607068936191
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass110,556 miles (+2,631)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    110,556 miles
    Test number
    703896327229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass107,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    107,925 miles
    Test number
    890037953392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail107,925 miles (+2,083)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,925 miles
    Test number
    490595328878
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass105,842 miles (+5,632)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,842 miles
    Test number
    648000953683
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass100,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    100,210 miles
    Test number
    737647226815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail100,210 miles (+4,451)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,210 miles
    Test number
    791900035118
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass95,759 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    95,759 miles
    Test number
    831726690181
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail95,758 miles (+5,281)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,758 miles
    Test number
    872177054667
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass90,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    90,477 miles
    Test number
    365015317007
    • AdvisoryPlay inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail90,476 miles (+5,978)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,476 miles
    Test number
    473676721292
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass84,498 miles (+6,736)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    84,498 miles
    Test number
    821059125876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass77,762 miles (+6,672)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    77,762 miles
    Test number
    888060415031
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass71,090 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    179251814495
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside steering rack joint borderline

  19. Fail71,090 miles (+5,524)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,090 miles
    Test number
    587541214076
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside steering rack joint borderline

  20. Fail65,566 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,566 miles
    Test number
    436662113037
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering tie rod

  21. Pass65,566 miles (+4,871)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,566 miles
    Test number
    769732413084
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering tie rod

  22. Pass60,695 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    907287412008
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Fail60,695 miles (+6,206)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,695 miles
    Test number
    855004012050
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  24. Pass54,489 miles (+6,649)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    578645511044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass47,840 miles (+4,939)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,840 miles
    Test number
    602934710015
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack joints

  26. Pass42,901 miles (+4,335)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    42,901 miles
    Test number
    342270919034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls cracked

  27. Pass38,566 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    253211718055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail38,566 miles (+4,361)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,566 miles
    Test number
    160891118007
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Pass34,205 miles (+3,900)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    34,205 miles
    Test number
    783773517062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass30,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    30,305 miles
    Test number
    133720026475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 MDX

Does LA51 MDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 MDX is valid until 19 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 MDX?
The MOT on LA51 MDX is valid until 19 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 MDX done?
LA51 MDX was recorded at 121,417 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 4,561 miles a year.
Has LA51 MDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 MDX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 MDX 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 MDX find?
LA51 MDX passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease; oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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