Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LA51 VNPMOT history
LA51 VNP is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 155,373 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 155,373 mi
- At MOT on 14 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,488 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 VNP
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 5 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 VNP was last recorded at 155,373 miles on 14 Dec 2023, 8,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 146,970 miles · 13 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 8,403 miles
- Average per year
- 6,488 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 155,373 miles
- 2022 – 146,970 miles
- 2021 – 137,425 miles
- 2020 – 128,878 miles
- 2019 – 124,474 miles
- 2018 – 119,979 miles
- 2017 – 115,022 miles
- 2016 – 109,043 miles
- 2015 – 104,361 miles
- 2014 – 98,276 miles
- 2013 – 91,977 miles
- 2012 – 87,583 miles
- 2011 – 81,720 miles
- 2010 – 73,767 miles
- 2009 – 67,521 miles
- 2008 – 61,434 miles
- 2007 – 54,680 miles
- 2006 – 45,504 miles
- 2005 – 38,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,373 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Full MOT history
30 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 155,373 miles
- Test number
- 965919721917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,370 miles (+8,400)3 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,370 miles
- Test number
- 519992797734
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
Pass146,970 miles3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 146,970 miles
- Test number
- 164353758619
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,970 miles (+9,545)4 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,970 miles
- Test number
- 643003632036
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass137,425 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 137,425 miles
- Test number
- 743142264089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,425 miles (+8,547)4 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,425 miles
- Test number
- 809337054665
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Pass128,878 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 128,878 miles
- Test number
- 318284014186
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail128,878 miles (+4,404)3 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,878 miles
- Test number
- 110134882381
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass124,474 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 124,474 miles
- Test number
- 301313274060
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail124,474 miles (+4,495)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,474 miles
- Test number
- 374448600301
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass119,979 miles (+4,957)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 119,979 miles
- Test number
- 920311341565
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass115,022 miles (+5,979)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 115,022 miles
- Test number
- 483540193980
- AdvisoryEngine Management Light ON
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass109,043 miles (+4,682)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 109,043 miles
- Test number
- 441099565384
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Pass104,361 miles (+6,085)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 104,361 miles
- Test number
- 527614988624
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBaby seat fitted
Pass98,276 miles (+6,299)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 98,276 miles
- Test number
- 445937144337
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass91,977 miles (+27)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 91,977 miles
- Test number
- 866367843340
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteExhaust front flexi joint deteriorated
Fail91,950 miles (+4,367)2 failures5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,950 miles
- Test number
- 496185843464
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteExhaust front flexi joint deteriorated
Pass87,583 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 87,583 miles
- Test number
- 637970452311
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteExhaust flexi damaged, both front shockers weak, chip in screen
Fail87,583 miles (+5,863)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,583 miles
- Test number
- 476137242417
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteExhaust flexi damaged, both front shockers weak, chip in screen
Pass81,720 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 81,720 miles
- Test number
- 468533421394
- NoteScreen is chipped, radiator is leaking, off side wishbone rear bush is split
Fail81,720 miles (+7,953)1 dangerous4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,720 miles
- Test number
- 869993521325
- DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteScreen is chipped, radiator is leaking, off side wishbone rear bush is split
Pass73,767 miles (+6,246)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 73,767 miles
- Test number
- 404071820307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,521 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 67,521 miles
- Test number
- 421095439359
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,521 miles (+6,087)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,521 miles
- Test number
- 960155439305
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Fail61,434 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,434 miles
- Test number
- 381145048369
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass61,434 miles (+6,754)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 61,434 miles
- Test number
- 481925548329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,680 miles (+9,176)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 54,680 miles
- Test number
- 491888637400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,504 miles (+6,919)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 45,504 miles
- Test number
- 692790946383
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass38,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 38,585 miles
- Test number
- 524677045390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,585 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,585 miles
- Test number
- 100317745350
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Questions about LA51 VNP
- Does LA51 VNP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 VNP expired on 14 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 VNP?
- The MOT on LA51 VNP expired on 14 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 VNP done?
- LA51 VNP was recorded at 155,373 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2023, an average of 6,488 miles a year.
- Has LA51 VNP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 VNP has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 VNP 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 VNP find?
- LA51 VNP passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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