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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.

LA51 VOM black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass157,344 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. Pass143,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    143,020 miles
    Test number
    744701060560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. 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))
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass115,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    115,234 miles
    Test number
    521190487355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. Pass104,654 miles (+14,644)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,654 miles
    Test number
    728864664034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass77,009 miles (+13,241)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,009 miles
    Test number
    426763422080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. 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
  20. Pass56,171 miles (+7,997)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,171 miles
    Test number
    470555110033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass48,174 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    48,174 miles
    Test number
    110679329477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,649 miles (+8,157)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,649 miles
    Test number
    351414018061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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
  24. 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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