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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 VMZMOT history

LA51 VMZ is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 22 MOT tests, with 49,225 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Feb 2023.

LA51 VMZ green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
49,225 mi
At MOT on 28 Feb 2023
MOT tests
22
18 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
13 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VMZ was last recorded at 49,225 miles on 28 Feb 2023, 572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
48,653 miles · 25 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
572 miles
Average per year
2,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 49,225 miles
  • 2022 – 48,653 miles
  • 2021 – 47,895 miles
  • 2020 – 47,072 miles
  • 2019 – 46,663 miles
  • 2018 – 46,356 miles
  • 2017 – 43,826 miles
  • 2016 – 41,646 miles
  • 2015 – 38,292 miles
  • 2014 – 33,444 miles
  • 2013 – 32,504 miles
  • 2012 – 30,620 miles
  • 2011 – 28,127 miles
  • 2010 – 25,498 miles
  • 2009 – 22,591 miles
  • 2008 – 19,755 miles
  • 2007 – 15,985 miles
  • 2006 – 12,248 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,225 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,225 miles (+572)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    49,225 miles
    Test number
    393799606613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass48,653 miles (+758)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    48,653 miles
    Test number
    320292721408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass47,895 miles (+823)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,895 miles
    Test number
    744520470164
    • AdvisoryFront top mounts have slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front suspension arms inner bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  4. Pass47,072 miles (+409)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    47,072 miles
    Test number
    609160163600
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated
  5. Pass46,663 miles (+307)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,663 miles
    Test number
    992841291793
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated
  6. Pass46,356 miles (+2,530)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    46,356 miles
    Test number
    559820043880
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside front suspension arm inner bushes slightly deteriorated
  7. Pass43,826 miles (+2,180)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,826 miles
    Test number
    684554491101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre slightly worn
  8. Pass41,646 miles (+3,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    41,646 miles
    Test number
    716986566567
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
  9. Pass38,292 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    38,292 miles
    Test number
    189848295497
    • NoteOil leak
  10. Fail38,292 miles (+4,848)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,292 miles
    Test number
    557445685074
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
  11. Pass33,444 miles (+940)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    33,444 miles
    Test number
    717546384043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass32,504 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    32,504 miles
    Test number
    647047783080
    • NoteRear axle bushes split. Not excessive play at time of test
  13. Fail32,504 miles (+1,884)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,504 miles
    Test number
    708096283072
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • NoteRear axle bushes split. Not excessive play at time of test
  14. Pass30,620 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    30,620 miles
    Test number
    506466582091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail30,620 miles (+2,493)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,620 miles
    Test number
    117773182074
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  16. Pass28,127 miles7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    28,127 miles
    Test number
    745634481017
    • 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRibbed belt cracking
  17. Fail28,127 miles (+2,629)1 failure7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,127 miles
    Test number
    848673581099
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRibbed belt cracking
  18. Pass25,498 miles (+2,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    25,498 miles
    Test number
    562914780053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass22,591 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    22,591 miles
    Test number
    674466889053
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass19,755 miles (+3,770)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    19,755 miles
    Test number
    483296988081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,985 miles (+3,737)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,985 miles
    Test number
    601382987059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass12,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    12,248 miles
    Test number
    142452186469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VMZ

Does LA51 VMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VMZ expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VMZ?
The MOT on LA51 VMZ expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VMZ done?
LA51 VMZ was recorded at 49,225 miles at its MOT on 28 Feb 2023, an average of 2,183 miles a year.
Has LA51 VMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VMZ has failed 4 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on LA51 VMZ 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 VMZ find?
LA51 VMZ passed its latest MOT on 28 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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