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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LA51 VNNMOT history

LA51 VNN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 150,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2026.

LA51 VNN black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jun 2027
Mileage
150,876 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,670 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VNN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VNN was last recorded at 150,876 miles on 29 Jun 2026, 91 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,785 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
91 miles
Average per year
5,670 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 150,876 miles
  • 2025 – 146,255 miles
  • 2024 – 142,507 miles
  • 2023 – 137,749 miles
  • 2022 – 133,433 miles
  • 2019 – 127,843 miles
  • 2018 – 122,211 miles
  • 2017 – 111,827 miles
  • 2016 – 101,167 miles
  • 2015 – 92,714 miles
  • 2014 – 88,015 miles
  • 2013 – 79,447 miles
  • 2012 – 71,788 miles
  • 2011 – 63,783 miles
  • 2010 – 57,992 miles
  • 2009 – 53,400 miles
  • 2008 – 47,585 miles
  • 2007 – 42,694 miles
  • 2006 – 34,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,876 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,876 miles (+91)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    150,876 miles
    Test number
    256434978905
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Fail150,785 miles (+4,530)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,785 miles
    Test number
    425798984804
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Pass146,255 miles (+3,748)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    146,255 miles
    Test number
    947630168084
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass142,507 miles (+4,758)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    142,507 miles
    Test number
    526100152468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass137,749 miles (+4,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    137,749 miles
    Test number
    594772935915
    • AdvisoryOffside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass133,433 miles (+5,590)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    133,433 miles
    Test number
    855702220865
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Pass127,843 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    127,843 miles
    Test number
    953696082886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,839 miles (+5,628)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,839 miles
    Test number
    710663468139
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass122,211 miles (+10,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    122,211 miles
    Test number
    791346030685
    • 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))
  10. Pass111,827 miles (+10,660)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    111,827 miles
    Test number
    776978464329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass101,167 miles (+8,453)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    101,167 miles
    Test number
    432506344535

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,714 miles (+4,699)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,714 miles
    Test number
    855198265199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass88,015 miles (+8,568)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    88,015 miles
    Test number
    707349264156
    • 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)
  14. Pass79,447 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,447 miles
    Test number
    325662293024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail79,425 miles (+7,637)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,425 miles
    Test number
    318595983067
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and very heavily coroded inner faces
    • NoteMiddle exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated
  16. Pass71,788 miles (+8,005)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,788 miles
    Test number
    746403412085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass63,783 miles (+5,791)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,783 miles
    Test number
    285237701058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass57,992 miles (+4,592)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    57,992 miles
    Test number
    471074200009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass53,400 miles (+5,815)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    53,400 miles
    Test number
    300468709061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,585 miles (+4,891)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    47,585 miles
    Test number
    241281618067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,694 miles (+7,830)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,694 miles
    Test number
    173091517428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,864 miles
    Test number
    251702416011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VNN

Does LA51 VNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 VNN is valid until 28 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VNN?
The MOT on LA51 VNN is valid until 28 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 VNN done?
LA51 VNN was recorded at 150,876 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2026, an average of 5,670 miles a year.
Has LA51 VNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VNN has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 VNN 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 VNN find?
LA51 VNN passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged.

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