Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LA51 OBWMOT history
LA51 OBW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 12 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 176,487 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Feb 2024
- Mileage
- 176,487 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,446 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 OBW
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 12 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Feb 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 OBW was last recorded at 176,487 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 2,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 174,255 miles · 30 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,232 miles
- Average per year
- 6,446 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 176,487 miles
- 2022 – 174,255 miles
- 2020 – 173,072 miles
- 2018 – 169,154 miles
- 2017 – 163,864 miles
- 2016 – 157,143 miles
- 2015 – 147,070 miles
- 2014 – 132,880 miles
- 2013 – 121,626 miles
- 2010 – 88,091 miles
- 2009 – 81,057 miles
- 2008 – 78,632 miles
- 2007 – 74,266 miles
- 2006 – 69,094 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrels corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
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.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Full MOT history
22 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,487 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 176,487 miles
- Test number
- 460389768083
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrels corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Fail176,477 miles (+2,222)2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,477 miles
- Test number
- 148049403087
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All brake hose ferrels corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass174,255 miles (+1,183)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 174,255 miles
- Test number
- 872895332469
- AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass173,072 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 173,072 miles
- Test number
- 587482259400
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,072 miles (+3,918)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,072 miles
- Test number
- 459018130977
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on the inside edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,154 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 169,154 miles
- Test number
- 243896730725
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail169,154 miles (+5,290)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,154 miles
- Test number
- 400350352459
- Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Windscreen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,864 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 163,864 miles
- Test number
- 678680506280
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front discs (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Fail163,864 miles (+6,721)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,864 miles
- Test number
- 691868762584
- Repaired at testRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt lower ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front discs (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass157,143 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 157,143 miles
- Test number
- 331513704669
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront + rear brake discs worn
Fail157,143 miles (+10,073)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,143 miles
- Test number
- 220906842511
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront + rear brake discs worn
Pass147,070 miles (+14,190)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 147,070 miles
- Test number
- 139066106585
- AdvisoryChip in windscreen
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre side wall damaged
- AdvisoryRemoved air freshners from near view mirror
Pass132,880 miles (+11,254)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 132,880 miles
- Test number
- 609164674272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,626 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 121,626 miles
- Test number
- 546167553215
- AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on outer edge
- NoteSlight blow on flexi exhaust
PassMileage not read3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 368212152288
- 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 597888381168
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass88,091 miles (+7,034)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 88,091 miles
- Test number
- 311196080193
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,057 miles (+2,425)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 81,057 miles
- Test number
- 154917389184
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass78,632 miles (+4,366)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 78,632 miles
- Test number
- 992669078149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,266 miles (+5,172)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 74,266 miles
- Test number
- 684390497107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,094 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 69,094 miles
- Test number
- 623240586138
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,094 miles3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,094 miles
- Test number
- 753269676188
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about LA51 OBW
- Does LA51 OBW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 OBW expired on 23 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 OBW?
- The MOT on LA51 OBW expired on 23 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 OBW done?
- LA51 OBW was recorded at 176,487 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 6,446 miles a year.
- Has LA51 OBW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 OBW has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 OBW 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 OBW find?
- LA51 OBW passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hose ferrels corroded, and 3 more.
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