Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LA51 WYLMOT history
LA51 WYL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 Jan 2025
- Mileage
- 197,704 mi
- At MOT on 26 Jan 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 8,402 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 WYL
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 2 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 Jan 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Jan 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 WYL was last recorded at 197,704 miles on 26 Jan 2024, 4,752 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 192,952 miles · 26 Jan 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,752 miles
- Average per year
- 8,402 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 197,704 miles
- 2023 – 192,952 miles
- 2022 – 186,442 miles
- 2021 – 177,972 miles
- 2019 – 170,469 miles
- 2018 – 160,768 miles
- 2017 – 150,929 miles
- 2016 – 145,072 miles
- 2015 – 140,012 miles
- 2014 – 132,129 miles
- 2013 – 121,588 miles
- 2012 – 112,676 miles
- 2011 – 105,059 miles
- 2010 – 97,942 miles
- 2009 – 91,538 miles
- 2008 – 83,655 miles
- 2007 – 72,450 miles
- 2006 – 59,645 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,704 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,704 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 197,704 miles
- Test number
- 787364819979
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail197,700 miles (+4,748)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,700 miles
- Test number
- 628961712996
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tyre tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass192,952 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 192,952 miles
- Test number
- 706546198088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail192,952 miles (+6,510)2 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,952 miles
- Test number
- 145051720478
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,442 miles (+8,470)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 186,442 miles
- Test number
- 494429226196
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,972 miles (+7,503)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 177,972 miles
- Test number
- 797553016164
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front flexi's cracked (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass170,469 miles (+9,701)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 170,469 miles
- Test number
- 996239664608
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres worn to or just above 1.6mm Recommend replacment ASAP (5.2.3 (e))
Pass160,768 miles (+9,839)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 160,768 miles
- Test number
- 585750175461
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Pass150,929 miles (+5,857)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 150,929 miles
- Test number
- 313684797428
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass145,072 miles (+5,060)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 145,072 miles
- Test number
- 858159697411
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass140,012 miles (+7,883)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 140,012 miles
- Test number
- 323537666768
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Pass132,129 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 132,129 miles
- Test number
- 188459544316
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail132,129 miles (+10,541)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,129 miles
- Test number
- 369619444394
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass121,588 miles (+8,912)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 121,588 miles
- Test number
- 185930553386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,676 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 112,676 miles
- Test number
- 515019432376
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteAlternator belt cracked
Fail112,676 miles (+7,617)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,676 miles
- Test number
- 387309232340
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteAlternator belt cracked
Pass105,059 miles (+7,117)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 105,059 miles
- Test number
- 476565931336
- NoteNearside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter slightly deteriorated
Pass97,942 miles (+6,404)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 97,942 miles
- Test number
- 103672340370
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,538 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 91,538 miles
- Test number
- 480939449426
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteNearside rear axle beam bush slightly worn
Fail91,538 miles (+7,883)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,538 miles
- Test number
- 493349149354
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- NoteNearside rear axle beam bush slightly worn
Pass83,655 miles (+11,205)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 83,655 miles
- Test number
- 270897638392
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,450 miles (+12,805)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 72,450 miles
- Test number
- 363381457367
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,645 miles (+13,352)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 59,645 miles
- Test number
- 353383666346
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 46,293 miles
- Test number
- 362638716008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail46,293 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,293 miles
- Test number
- 814738716078
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Questions about LA51 WYL
- Does LA51 WYL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 WYL expired on 31 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 WYL?
- The MOT on LA51 WYL expired on 31 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 WYL done?
- LA51 WYL was recorded at 197,704 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2024, an average of 8,402 miles a year.
- Has LA51 WYL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 WYL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2024.
- Has the mileage on LA51 WYL 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 WYL find?
- LA51 WYL passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bush; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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