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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 SZKMOT history

LA51 SZK is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 226,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jul 2025.

LA51 SZK black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Jul 2026
Mileage
226,707 mi
At MOT on 17 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 SZK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 SZK was last recorded at 226,707 miles on 17 Jul 2025, 492 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,215 miles · 23 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
492 miles
Average per year
8,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,707 miles
  • 2024 – 226,215 miles
  • 2023 – 220,303 miles
  • 2022 – 213,674 miles
  • 2021 – 207,716 miles
  • 2020 – 204,947 miles
  • 2019 – 199,171 miles
  • 2018 – 190,734 miles
  • 2017 – 181,092 miles
  • 2016 – 164,971 miles
  • 2015 – 159,029 miles
  • 2014 – 149,734 miles
  • 2013 – 137,964 miles
  • 2012 – 121,674 miles
  • 2011 – 110,843 miles
  • 2010 – 100,289 miles
  • 2009 – 89,217 miles
  • 2008 – 78,085 miles
  • 2007 – 66,286 miles
  • 2006 – 52,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,707 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,707 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    226,707 miles
    Test number
    516242168999
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Fail226,707 miles (+492)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,707 miles
    Test number
    989224904616
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass226,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    226,215 miles
    Test number
    521670850220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail226,213 miles (+5,910)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,213 miles
    Test number
    788264591143
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass220,303 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    220,303 miles
    Test number
    655826714107
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail220,301 miles (+6,627)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,301 miles
    Test number
    418957464341
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass213,674 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    213,674 miles
    Test number
    596797065503
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail213,674 miles (+5,958)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,674 miles
    Test number
    258077837807
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass207,716 miles (+2,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    207,716 miles
    Test number
    383176722469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass204,947 miles (+5,776)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    204,947 miles
    Test number
    882449508723

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass199,171 miles (+8,437)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    199,171 miles
    Test number
    654383781874
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass190,734 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    190,734 miles
    Test number
    412041439297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail190,734 miles (+9,642)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,734 miles
    Test number
    332080927941
    • MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass181,092 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    181,092 miles
    Test number
    167734009913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail181,091 miles (+16,120)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,091 miles
    Test number
    457325184690
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass164,971 miles (+5,942)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    164,971 miles
    Test number
    697601624610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass159,029 miles (+9,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    159,029 miles
    Test number
    275356365433
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass149,734 miles (+11,770)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,734 miles
    Test number
    578000664121
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass137,964 miles (+16,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    137,964 miles
    Test number
    816284563171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass121,674 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    121,674 miles
    Test number
    837834832079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail121,672 miles (+10,829)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,672 miles
    Test number
    847533632050
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass110,843 miles (+10,554)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    110,843 miles
    Test number
    228957611012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass100,289 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    162142720029
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail100,289 miles (+11,072)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,289 miles
    Test number
    853602320021
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass89,217 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    89,217 miles
    Test number
    161049729441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail89,214 miles (+11,129)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,214 miles
    Test number
    290767629060
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Pass78,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    691067938018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail78,085 miles (+11,799)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,085 miles
    Test number
    483227338084
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass66,286 miles (+13,589)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    66,286 miles
    Test number
    340737017053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass52,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    52,697 miles
    Test number
    212652516031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 SZK

Does LA51 SZK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 SZK expired on 27 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 SZK?
The MOT on LA51 SZK expired on 27 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 SZK done?
LA51 SZK was recorded at 226,707 miles at its MOT on 17 Jul 2025, an average of 8,919 miles a year.
Has LA51 SZK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 SZK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 SZK 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 SZK find?
LA51 SZK passed its latest MOT on 17 Jul 2025 with 1 advisory: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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