Volkswagen Golf
Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
LA51 WYBMOT history
LA51 WYB is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 124,115 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 124,115 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,801 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 WYB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 WYB was last recorded at 124,115 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 124,115 miles · 11 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 4,801 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 124,115 miles
- 2024 – 122,415 miles
- 2023 – 120,407 miles
- 2022 – 117,066 miles
- 2021 – 112,719 miles
- 2020 – 109,145 miles
- 2019 – 105,238 miles
- 2018 – 100,626 miles
- 2017 – 97,192 miles
- 2016 – 93,497 miles
- 2015 – 90,279 miles
- 2014 – 87,057 miles
- 2013 – 82,300 miles
- 2012 – 73,765 miles
- 2011 – 71,015 miles
- 2010 – 65,651 miles
- 2009 – 59,067 miles
- 2008 – 50,823 miles
- 2007 – 42,908 miles
- 2006 – 35,911 miles
- 2005 – 27,862 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass124,115 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both + rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + both ferrules corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + both ferrules corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Vehicle corroded underneath ,includes front subframe and rear axle .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 9 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass124,115 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 124,115 miles
- Test number
- 451434479751
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both + rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail124,115 miles (+1,700)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,115 miles
- Test number
- 960384903851
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both + rear ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass122,415 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 122,415 miles
- Test number
- 380002927748
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath ,includes front subframe and rear axle .
Fail122,415 miles (+2,008)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,415 miles
- Test number
- 175433262768
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated + both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath ,includes front subframe and rear axle .
Pass120,407 miles (+3,341)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 120,407 miles
- Test number
- 210400926091
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged Interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,066 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 117,066 miles
- Test number
- 188916946983
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail117,066 miles (+4,347)1 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,066 miles
- Test number
- 950802239031
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass112,719 miles (+3,574)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 112,719 miles
- Test number
- 324251462650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,145 miles (+3,907)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 109,145 miles
- Test number
- 270970912674
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass105,238 miles (+4,612)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 105,238 miles
- Test number
- 546600194816
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass100,626 miles (+3,434)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 100,626 miles
- Test number
- 635442690315
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass97,192 miles (+3,695)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 97,192 miles
- Test number
- 116969449533
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,497 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 93,497 miles
- Test number
- 432472974154
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail93,497 miles (+3,218)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,497 miles
- Test number
- 133907106970
- FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass90,279 miles (+3,222)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 90,279 miles
- Test number
- 476099999088
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,057 miles (+4,757)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 87,057 miles
- Test number
- 626049044360
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass82,300 miles (+8,535)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 82,300 miles
- Test number
- 888317333332
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass73,765 miles (+2,750)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 73,765 miles
- Test number
- 447658542470
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass71,015 miles (+5,364)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 71,015 miles
- Test number
- 256396341362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,651 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 65,651 miles
- Test number
- 133883440329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail65,651 miles (+6,584)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,651 miles
- Test number
- 534113540338
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass59,067 miles (+8,244)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 59,067 miles
- Test number
- 254669849300
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,823 miles (+7,915)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 50,823 miles
- Test number
- 580653248320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,908 miles (+6,997)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 42,908 miles
- Test number
- 513364047362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,911 miles (+8,049)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 35,911 miles
- Test number
- 773237546323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 27,862 miles
- Test number
- 811473445308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail27,826 miles1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 27,826 miles
- Test number
- 274303745384
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA51 WYB
- Does LA51 WYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 WYB is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 WYB?
- The MOT on LA51 WYB is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 WYB done?
- LA51 WYB was recorded at 124,115 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 4,801 miles a year.
- Has LA51 WYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 WYB has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 WYB 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 WYB find?
- LA51 WYB passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust mounting defective, and 5 more.
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