
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc
LA51 VOMMOT history
LA51 VOM is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 157,344 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 157,344 mi
- At MOT on 11 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 17 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,582 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 VOM
- 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
- 22 Feb 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 VOM was last recorded at 157,344 miles on 11 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 157,344 miles · 5 Sept 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,582 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 157,344 miles
- 2022 – 156,163 miles
- 2021 – 152,651 miles
- 2020 – 149,769 miles
- 2019 – 143,020 miles
- 2018 – 133,382 miles
- 2017 – 123,006 miles
- 2016 – 115,234 miles
- 2014 – 104,654 miles
- 2013 – 90,010 miles
- 2012 – 77,009 miles
- 2011 – 63,768 miles
- 2010 – 56,171 miles
- 2009 – 48,174 miles
- 2008 – 44,649 miles
- 2007 – 36,492 miles
- 2006 – 23,506 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryEML illuminatedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Front number plate damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
N/s rear brake disc over heated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
24 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,344 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 157,344 miles
- Test number
- 701274339471
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
Fail157,344 miles (+1,181)1 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,344 miles
- Test number
- 685766569819
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding brake appears to have got very hot (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML illuminated
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn very thin marginal pass (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight inner edge wear 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass156,163 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 156,163 miles
- Test number
- 933702868374
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake appears to have got hot and pads worn thinner than O/S - not binding or dragging at time of test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,163 miles (+3,512)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,163 miles
- Test number
- 820976421195
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake appears to have got hot and pads worn thinner than O/S - not binding or dragging at time of test
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,651 miles (+2,882)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 152,651 miles
- Test number
- 742611906141
- MinorHorn not working properly REPAIR ASAP (7.7 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryMIL LIGHT ON DASH
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Coolant leak RAD
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded X2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSR/OSR TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,769 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 149,769 miles
- Test number
- 286456723571
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryN/s rear brake disc over heated
Fail149,769 miles (+6,749)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,769 miles
- Test number
- 701712270061
- MajorBraking system leaking servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront number plate damaged
- AdvisoryN/s rear brake disc over heated
Pass143,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 143,020 miles
- Test number
- 744701060560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,020 miles (+9,638)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,020 miles
- Test number
- 310535787476
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass133,382 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 133,382 miles
- Test number
- 476373344166
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Fail133,382 miles (+10,376)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,382 miles
- Test number
- 566907493658
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Pass123,006 miles (+74)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 123,006 miles
- Test number
- 203526810816
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Fail122,932 miles (+7,698)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,932 miles
- Test number
- 964334750722
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Pass115,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 115,234 miles
- Test number
- 521190487355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,234 miles (+10,580)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,234 miles
- Test number
- 747927149051
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass104,654 miles (+14,644)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 104,654 miles
- Test number
- 728864664034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,010 miles (+13,001)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 90,010 miles
- Test number
- 249038723084
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass77,009 miles (+13,241)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 77,009 miles
- Test number
- 426763422080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,768 miles (+7,597)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 63,768 miles
- Test number
- 906130621075
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass56,171 miles (+7,997)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 56,171 miles
- Test number
- 470555110033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,174 miles (+3,525)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,174 miles
- Test number
- 110679329477
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,649 miles (+8,157)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 44,649 miles
- Test number
- 351414018061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,492 miles (+12,986)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 36,492 miles
- Test number
- 934810037001
- NoteEngine managment light illuminated on dash
- NoteEngine oil warning light flickers
Pass23,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 23,506 miles
- Test number
- 624956616052
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 VOM
- Does LA51 VOM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 VOM expired on 10 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 VOM?
- The MOT on LA51 VOM expired on 10 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 VOM done?
- LA51 VOM was recorded at 157,344 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2023, an average of 7,582 miles a year.
- Has LA51 VOM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 VOM has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 VOM 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 VOM find?
- LA51 VOM passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2023 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; eml illuminated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 4 more.
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