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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 UPGMOT history

LA51 UPG is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 221,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2024.

LA51 UPG black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
221,017 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 UPG
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
7 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 UPG was last recorded at 221,017 miles on 16 Sept 2024, 2,006 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,011 miles · 18 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
2,006 miles
Average per year
8,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 221,017 miles
  • 2023 – 219,011 miles
  • 2022 – 217,371 miles
  • 2021 – 212,929 miles
  • 2020 – 208,948 miles
  • 2019 – 204,674 miles
  • 2018 – 200,869 miles
  • 2017 – 198,798 miles
  • 2016 – 193,586 miles
  • 2015 – 187,724 miles
  • 2014 – 180,217 miles
  • 2013 – 173,826 miles
  • 2011 – 166,050 miles
  • 2010 – 155,552 miles
  • 2009 – 118,662 miles
  • 2008 – 97,159 miles
  • 2007 – 76,706 miles
  • 2006 – 54,490 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,017 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,017 miles (+2,006)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    221,017 miles
    Test number
    421953713089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass219,011 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    219,011 miles
    Test number
    790277177502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail219,008 miles (+1,637)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,008 miles
    Test number
    750131084498
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass217,371 miles (+4,442)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    217,371 miles
    Test number
    144854216720
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass212,929 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    212,929 miles
    Test number
    271918856496
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail212,928 miles (+3,980)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,928 miles
    Test number
    874658390066
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Pass208,948 miles (+4,274)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    208,948 miles
    Test number
    968873104635
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass204,674 miles (+3,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    204,674 miles
    Test number
    736975174180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions below detection level

  9. Pass200,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    200,869 miles
    Test number
    818755132448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail200,868 miles (+2,070)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,868 miles
    Test number
    473380065156
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened by mounting bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass198,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    198,798 miles
    Test number
    129698898266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail198,797 miles (+5,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,797 miles
    Test number
    558631149167
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

  13. Pass193,586 miles (+5,862)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    193,586 miles
    Test number
    855568917460
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s front (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass187,724 miles (+7,507)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    187,724 miles
    Test number
    275935215096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass180,217 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    180,217 miles
    Test number
    157905214037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail180,203 miles (+6,377)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,203 miles
    Test number
    677074814082
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Pass173,826 miles (+7,776)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    173,826 miles
    Test number
    987354903013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass166,050 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    166,050 miles
    Test number
    589984061309
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail166,046 miles (+10,494)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,046 miles
    Test number
    146763761317
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass155,552 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    155,552 miles
    Test number
    173725660302
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Fail155,552 miles (+17,088)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,552 miles
    Test number
    443875460360
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  22. Pass138,464 miles (+222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    138,464 miles
    Test number
    794808910026
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Fail138,242 miles (+19,580)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,242 miles
    Test number
    171355000440
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  24. Pass118,662 miles (+21,503)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    118,662 miles
    Test number
    224012519048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,159 miles (+20,453)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    97,159 miles
    Test number
    192052518452
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass76,706 miles (+22,216)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    76,706 miles
    Test number
    142643517090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass54,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    54,490 miles
    Test number
    504314416059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 UPG

Does LA51 UPG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 UPG expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 UPG?
The MOT on LA51 UPG expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 UPG done?
LA51 UPG was recorded at 221,017 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2024, an average of 8,918 miles a year.
Has LA51 UPG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 UPG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 UPG 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 UPG find?
LA51 UPG passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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