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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 VRCMOT history

LA51 VRC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 186,311 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2022.

LA51 VRC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 24 May 2023
Mileage
186,311 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2022
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,078 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VRC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 May 2023
Latest MOT test
20 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VRC was last recorded at 186,311 miles on 20 May 2022, 18,338 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 May 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,973 miles · 25 May 2021
Between the last two tests
18,338 miles
Average per year
8,078 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 186,311 miles
  • 2021 – 167,973 miles
  • 2020 – 165,801 miles
  • 2019 – 160,705 miles
  • 2018 – 155,473 miles
  • 2017 – 148,746 miles
  • 2016 – 137,359 miles
  • 2015 – 126,619 miles
  • 2014 – 117,754 miles
  • 2013 – 109,064 miles
  • 2012 – 101,332 miles
  • 2011 – 93,318 miles
  • 2010 – 85,743 miles
  • 2009 – 79,184 miles
  • 2008 – 69,533 miles
  • 2007 – 62,926 miles
  • 2006 – 54,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,311 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around cat corroded and slight blow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,311 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    186,311 miles
    Test number
    310554548926
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  2. Fail186,311 miles (+18,338)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,311 miles
    Test number
    246223908770
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  3. Pass167,973 miles (+2,172)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    167,973 miles
    Test number
    499115759226
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inbetween treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass165,801 miles (+5,096)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    165,801 miles
    Test number
    667859067925
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass160,705 miles (+5,232)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    160,705 miles
    Test number
    201281015598
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroderd (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass155,473 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,473 miles
    Test number
    747928970524
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail155,473 miles (+6,727)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,473 miles
    Test number
    121447560354
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive inter cooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,746 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    148,746 miles
    Test number
    252178883664
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  9. Fail148,746 miles (+11,387)5 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,746 miles
    Test number
    364197543163
    • Repaired at testCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Pass137,359 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    137,359 miles
    Test number
    556672979231
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around cat corroded and slight blow (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail137,359 miles (+10,740)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,359 miles
    Test number
    224417677336
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases weld around cat corroded and slight blow (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass126,619 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    126,619 miles
    Test number
    109992345116
    • NoteExhaust corroded and blowing

  13. Fail126,619 miles (+8,865)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,619 miles
    Test number
    756522545199
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded and blowing

  14. Pass117,754 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    917274844114
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn
    • NoteCatalyst corroded and small hole

  15. Fail117,754 miles (+8,690)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,754 miles
    Test number
    848834744136
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn
    • NoteCatalyst corroded and small hole
    • NoteUndertray fitted but insecure

  16. Pass109,064 miles (+7,732)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    109,064 miles
    Test number
    548152423190
    • AdvisoryNearside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteUnderside rusty

  17. Pass101,332 miles (+8,014)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,332 miles
    Test number
    626996832159
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteO/s/f headlight has dirt and gunge between protector
    • NoteUnder tray loose and hanging down

  18. Pass93,318 miles (+7,575)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,318 miles
    Test number
    418587231135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,743 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    412742630159
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  20. Fail85,743 miles (+6,559)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,743 miles
    Test number
    814712530153
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  21. Pass79,184 miles (+9,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,184 miles
    Test number
    393759949163
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  22. Pass69,533 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    130052558014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail69,533 miles (+6,607)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,533 miles
    Test number
    144662658068
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass62,926 miles (+8,189)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,926 miles
    Test number
    923011457035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,737 miles
    Test number
    341685336098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VRC

Does LA51 VRC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VRC expired on 24 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VRC?
The MOT on LA51 VRC expired on 24 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VRC done?
LA51 VRC was recorded at 186,311 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2022, an average of 8,078 miles a year.
Has LA51 VRC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VRC has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on LA51 VRC 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 VRC find?
LA51 VRC passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2022 with 4 advisories: nearside rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect; nearside rear upper brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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