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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LA51 UPMMOT history

LA51 UPM is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 175,264 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2025.

LA51 UPM green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2026
Mileage
175,264 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 UPM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 UPM was last recorded at 175,264 miles on 19 Aug 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,263 miles · 18 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,264 miles
  • 2024 – 169,266 miles
  • 2023 – 159,970 miles
  • 2022 – 148,477 miles
  • 2021 – 138,759 miles
  • 2020 – 130,363 miles
  • 2019 – 119,979 miles
  • 2017 – 108,786 miles
  • 2016 – 97,637 miles
  • 2015 – 88,295 miles
  • 2014 – 79,947 miles
  • 2013 – 65,510 miles
  • 2012 – 58,502 miles
  • 2011 – 52,868 miles
  • 2010 – 47,812 miles
  • 2009 – 41,547 miles
  • 2008 – 35,374 miles
  • 2007 – 30,113 miles
  • 2006 – 25,209 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,264 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,264 miles (+1)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    175,264 miles
    Test number
    831619757652
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail175,263 miles (+5,997)3 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,263 miles
    Test number
    500043716138
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass169,266 miles (+9,296)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    169,266 miles
    Test number
    617230214864
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable outer sleeve (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass159,970 miles (+2)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,970 miles
    Test number
    762712621161
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail159,968 miles (+11,491)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,968 miles
    Test number
    801234184854
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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))

  6. Pass148,477 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,477 miles
    Test number
    857182958810
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail148,477 miles (+9,718)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,477 miles
    Test number
    248068279503
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,759 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    138,759 miles
    Test number
    686054194414
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail138,754 miles (+8,391)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,754 miles
    Test number
    660531743304
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened by mounting bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass130,363 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,363 miles
    Test number
    312935765135
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Fail130,362 miles (+10,383)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,362 miles
    Test number
    598458105528
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass119,979 miles (+11,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,979 miles
    Test number
    548901150199
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slightly perished

  13. Pass108,786 miles (+11,149)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    108,786 miles
    Test number
    193690361903
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass97,637 miles (+31)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    97,637 miles
    Test number
    277599071643
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail97,606 miles (+9,311)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,606 miles
    Test number
    580822062036
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass88,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    88,295 miles
    Test number
    315682105287
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail88,290 miles (+8,343)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,290 miles
    Test number
    226412605284
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass79,947 miles (+14,437)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    79,947 miles
    Test number
    976367394147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass65,510 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    437354313030
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken away

  20. Fail65,510 miles (+7,008)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,510 miles
    Test number
    366804513006
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mount broken away

  21. Pass58,502 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,502 miles
    Test number
    525128212048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass52,868 miles (+5,056)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    52,868 miles
    Test number
    465234421058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail47,812 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    123318510006
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  24. Pass47,812 miles (+6,265)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    47,812 miles
    Test number
    631258210006
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition

  25. Pass41,547 miles (+6,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,547 miles
    Test number
    862716229074
    • 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)

  26. Pass35,374 miles (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    35,374 miles
    Test number
    951206118078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass30,113 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    30,113 miles
    Test number
    472485317041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,209 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,209 miles
    Test number
    572915626087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 UPM

Does LA51 UPM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 UPM expired on 21 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 UPM?
The MOT on LA51 UPM expired on 21 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 UPM done?
LA51 UPM was recorded at 175,264 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2025, an average of 7,670 miles a year.
Has LA51 UPM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 UPM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 UPM 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 UPM find?
LA51 UPM passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.

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