Volkswagen Golf
Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc
LA51 WYFMOT history
LA51 WYF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 174,551 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Jan 2023
- Mileage
- 174,551 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,933 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 WYF
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 20 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Jan 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 WYF was last recorded at 174,551 miles on 26 Jan 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 174,551 miles · 20 Jan 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,933 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 174,551 miles
- 2021 – 171,093 miles
- 2019 – 165,143 miles
- 2018 – 160,712 miles
- 2016 – 155,639 miles
- 2015 – 147,859 miles
- 2014 – 136,084 miles
- 2013 – 125,977 miles
- 2012 – 117,398 miles
- 2011 – 106,308 miles
- 2010 – 97,438 miles
- 2009 – 87,192 miles
- 2008 – 75,044 miles
- 2007 – 65,208 miles
- 2006 – 56,230 miles
- 2005 – 46,490 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,551 miles
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
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.
Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,551 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 174,551 miles
- Test number
- 643102781648
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail174,551 miles (+3,458)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,551 miles
- Test number
- 529904608991
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced section of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass171,093 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 171,093 miles
- Test number
- 472853115428
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Fail171,093 miles (+5,950)4 major1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,093 miles
- Test number
- 327952901882
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced lower section of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
Pass165,143 miles (+4,431)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 165,143 miles
- Test number
- 521718772859
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass160,712 miles (+7)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 160,712 miles
- Test number
- 160065210520
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail160,705 miles (+5,066)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,705 miles
- Test number
- 166198315802
- DangerousNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass155,639 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 155,639 miles
- Test number
- 531802824980
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Fail155,639 miles (+7,780)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,639 miles
- Test number
- 617240766306
- FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass147,859 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 147,859 miles
- Test number
- 556743971436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,857 miles (+11,773)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,857 miles
- Test number
- 110181697662
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass136,084 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 136,084 miles
- Test number
- 156748834336
- NoteAdv fuel filter corroded
Fail136,084 miles (+10,107)1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,084 miles
- Test number
- 888538534370
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteAdv fuel filter corroded
Pass125,977 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 125,977 miles
- Test number
- 938304223325
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail125,973 miles (+8,575)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,973 miles
- Test number
- 225734723393
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass117,398 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 117,398 miles
- Test number
- 966205922337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,398 miles (+11,090)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,398 miles
- Test number
- 439084222433
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass106,308 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 106,308 miles
- Test number
- 439377731392
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteO/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres arre getting low on 3mm
Fail106,307 miles (+8,869)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,307 miles
- Test number
- 599427031390
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteO/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres arre getting low on 3mm
Pass97,438 miles (+10,246)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 97,438 miles
- Test number
- 404074030365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,192 miles (+12,148)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 87,192 miles
- Test number
- 380321729337
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,044 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 75,044 miles
- Test number
- 324679718388
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,042 miles (+9,834)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,042 miles
- Test number
- 660278518368
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass65,208 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 65,208 miles
- Test number
- 840947037378
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Fail65,207 miles (+8,977)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,207 miles
- Test number
- 933317437398
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Pass56,230 miles (+9,740)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 56,230 miles
- Test number
- 662978136336
- AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass46,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 46,490 miles
- Test number
- 952579135365
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 WYF
- Does LA51 WYF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 WYF expired on 25 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 WYF?
- The MOT on LA51 WYF expired on 25 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 WYF done?
- LA51 WYF was recorded at 174,551 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2022, an average of 7,933 miles a year.
- Has LA51 WYF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 WYF has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LA51 WYF 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 WYF find?
- LA51 WYF passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2022 with 9 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.
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