Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc
LA51 VMPMOT history
LA51 VMP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,422 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 80,422 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 2,752 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 VMP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,595 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 26 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 VMP was last recorded at 80,422 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 80,420 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 2,752 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 80,422 miles
- 2024 – 77,279 miles
- 2023 – 75,760 miles
- 2022 – 74,218 miles
- 2021 – 72,382 miles
- 2020 – 69,189 miles
- 2019 – 67,230 miles
- 2018 – 66,470 miles
- 2017 – 65,258 miles
- 2016 – 65,135 miles
- 2015 – 64,170 miles
- 2014 – 63,005 miles
- 2013 – 62,003 miles
- 2012 – 60,504 miles
- 2011 – 57,228 miles
- 2010 – 52,722 miles
- 2009 – 48,284 miles
- 2008 – 41,492 miles
- 2007 – 33,836 miles
- 2006 – 25,824 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass80,422 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2014
Full MOT history
26 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass80,422 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 80,422 miles
- Test number
- 745122523685
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Fail80,420 miles (+3,141)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,420 miles
- Test number
- 453945389994
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass77,279 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 77,279 miles
- Test number
- 716019345646
- AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing area
Fail77,279 miles (+1,519)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,279 miles
- Test number
- 410419494729
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak thermostat housing area
Pass75,760 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 75,760 miles
- Test number
- 204618647886
- 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))
Fail75,756 miles (+1,538)1 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,756 miles
- Test number
- 689986606819
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryENGINE MIL LIGHT ON
- 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))
Pass74,218 miles (+1,836)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 74,218 miles
- Test number
- 176868439569
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass72,382 miles (+3,193)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 72,382 miles
- Test number
- 189997548527
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot leaking grease
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak t stat prompt attention advised
Pass69,189 miles (+1,959)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 69,189 miles
- Test number
- 853889292466
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass67,230 miles (+760)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 67,230 miles
- Test number
- 216552454459
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass66,470 miles (+1,212)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 66,470 miles
- Test number
- 798718438142
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass65,258 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 65,258 miles
- Test number
- 683562291848
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,135 miles (+965)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 65,135 miles
- Test number
- 265978062883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,170 miles (+1,165)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 64,170 miles
- Test number
- 626626515043
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Pass63,005 miles (+1,002)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 63,005 miles
- Test number
- 639795214002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail62,003 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,003 miles
- Test number
- 377971413053
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass62,003 miles (+1,499)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 62,003 miles
- Test number
- 757091513013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,504 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 60,504 miles
- Test number
- 649746102070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,504 miles (+3,276)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,504 miles
- Test number
- 737796202032
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass57,228 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 57,228 miles
- Test number
- 379882011010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,228 miles (+4,506)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,228 miles
- Test number
- 639932411093
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Pass52,722 miles (+4,438)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 52,722 miles
- Test number
- 362259510007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,284 miles (+6,792)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,284 miles
- Test number
- 540699029071
- 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)
Pass41,492 miles (+7,656)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 41,492 miles
- Test number
- 572763708076
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass33,836 miles (+8,012)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 33,836 miles
- Test number
- 981175407093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass25,824 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 25,824 miles
- Test number
- 471021316036
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA51 VMP
- Does LA51 VMP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 VMP is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 VMP?
- The MOT on LA51 VMP is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 VMP done?
- LA51 VMP was recorded at 80,422 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,752 miles a year.
- Has LA51 VMP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 VMP has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 VMP 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 VMP find?
- LA51 VMP passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle; supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate.
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