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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 VRPMOT history

LA51 VRP is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 9 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 36,310 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2022.

LA51 VRP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jan 2023
Mileage
36,310 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2022
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 VRP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 VRP was last recorded at 36,310 miles on 14 Jan 2022, 671 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
35,639 miles · 19 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
671 miles
Average per year
1,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 36,310 miles
  • 2021 – 35,639 miles
  • 2019 – 34,680 miles
  • 2018 – 32,475 miles
  • 2017 – 31,194 miles
  • 2016 – 29,406 miles
  • 2015 – 27,525 miles
  • 2014 – 25,459 miles
  • 2013 – 23,679 miles
  • 2012 – 21,918 miles
  • 2011 – 20,341 miles
  • 2010 – 17,451 miles
  • 2009 – 13,564 miles
  • 2008 – 11,587 miles
  • 2007 – 9,764 miles
  • 2006 – 6,458 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,310 miles
  • AdvisoryEml on
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Engine management light ON.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,310 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    36,310 miles
    Test number
    841844254244
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass35,639 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    35,639 miles
    Test number
    684115786341
    • AdvisoryEngine management light ON.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail35,639 miles (+959)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,639 miles
    Test number
    739840467523
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine management light ON.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass34,680 miles (+626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    34,680 miles
    Test number
    558243896123
    • 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))

  5. Pass34,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    34,054 miles
    Test number
    991756604234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail34,054 miles (+1,579)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,054 miles
    Test number
    669146306827
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine man light (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass32,475 miles (+1,281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    32,475 miles
    Test number
    995029068754
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  8. Pass31,194 miles (+1,788)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    31,194 miles
    Test number
    272264276095
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass29,406 miles (+1,881)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    29,406 miles
    Test number
    148805077709

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass27,525 miles (+2,066)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    769937325094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass25,459 miles (+1,780)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    25,459 miles
    Test number
    108911434058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass23,679 miles (+1,761)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    23,679 miles
    Test number
    767751223028
    • NoteFront number plate deteriating
    • NoteOffside rear tyre has signs of persishing

  13. Fail21,918 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,918 miles
    Test number
    355100232090
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteSigns of perishing offside rear tyre

  14. Pass21,918 miles (+1,577)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    21,918 miles
    Test number
    359970132065
    • NoteSigns of perishing offside rear tyre

  15. Pass20,341 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,341 miles
    Test number
    327716621030
    • NoteFront brake discs are pitted and worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and faiding
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking

  16. Fail20,341 miles (+2,890)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,341 miles
    Test number
    178435021076
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs are pitted and worn
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and faiding
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking
    • NoteRear brake discs are pitted and worn

  17. Pass17,451 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    17,451 miles
    Test number
    124929510456

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass13,564 miles (+1,977)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    13,564 miles
    Test number
    122665419453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass11,587 miles (+1,823)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    11,587 miles
    Test number
    894962438063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass9,764 miles (+3,306)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    9,764 miles
    Test number
    311642137075
    • NoteFront number plate broken

  21. Pass6,458 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    6,458 miles
    Test number
    140260236026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 VRP

Does LA51 VRP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 VRP expired on 18 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 VRP?
The MOT on LA51 VRP expired on 18 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 VRP done?
LA51 VRP was recorded at 36,310 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2022, an average of 1,871 miles a year.
Has LA51 VRP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 VRP has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 VRP 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 VRP find?
LA51 VRP passed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2022 with 2 advisories: eml on; front brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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