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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LA51 WZLMOT history

LA51 WZL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 204,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Dec 2023.

LA51 WZL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2025
Mileage
204,910 mi
At MOT on 13 Dec 2023
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 WZL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
13 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 WZL was last recorded at 204,910 miles on 13 Dec 2023, 29,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Mar 2007: 15,328 miles, lower than 95,926 miles on 25 Feb 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
175,514 miles · 6 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
29,396 miles
Average per year
6,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 204,910 miles
  • 2021 – 174,372 miles
  • 2020 – 172,674 miles
  • 2019 – 167,372 miles
  • 2018 – 162,311 miles
  • 2017 – 154,317 miles
  • 2016 – 147,200 miles
  • 2015 – 138,054 miles
  • 2014 – 126,666 miles
  • 2013 – 115,953 miles
  • 2012 – 106,122 miles
  • 2011 – 105,039 miles
  • 2010 – 103,281 miles
  • 2009 – 102,366 miles
  • 2008 – 101,107 miles
  • 2007 – 15,329 miles
  • 2006 – 95,926 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass204,910 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
  • AdvisoryHeadlamps clouded

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass204,910 miles (+29,396)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    204,910 miles
    Test number
    870909785807
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion
    • AdvisoryHeadlamps clouded

  2. Pass175,514 miles (+1,142)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    175,514 miles
    Test number
    778244703509
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAux belt perishing causing noise
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  3. Pass174,372 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    174,372 miles
    Test number
    188511558783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass172,674 miles (+5,302)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    172,674 miles
    Test number
    734140628247
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass167,372 miles (+5,061)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    167,372 miles
    Test number
    222610506989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass162,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    162,311 miles
    Test number
    747632827949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,306 miles (+7,989)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,306 miles
    Test number
    399738957400
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  8. Pass154,317 miles (+7,117)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    154,317 miles
    Test number
    505405887114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass147,200 miles (+9,146)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,200 miles
    Test number
    818470683355
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  10. Pass138,054 miles8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    138,054 miles
    Test number
    309010975141
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn out of shape and are starting to perish but not exposing ply or cords
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail138,054 miles (+11,388)2 failures1 repaired9 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,054 miles
    Test number
    175609965165
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn out of shape and are starting to perish but not exposing ply or cords
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass126,666 miles9 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    126,666 miles
    Test number
    709905604125
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on outer edge, worn badly on inner edge, are on 2.5-2.9mm of tread and are perished but not exposing cords
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn slightly out of shape
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn, piited or scored
    • NoteNearside outer sill and nearside rear door/wheel arch are damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail126,666 miles (+10,713)1 failure9 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,666 miles
    Test number
    499804704120
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn on outer edge, worn badly on inner edge, are on 2.5-2.9mm of tread and are perished but not exposing cords
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are worn slightly out of shape
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn, piited or scored
    • NoteNearside outer sill and nearside rear door/wheel arch are damaged
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail115,953 miles1 repaired8 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,953 miles
    Test number
    448915763177
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn slightly on both edges and are just starting to perish
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are just starting to wear slightly out of shape
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken and system starting to deteriorate
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake discs s;lightly worn, scored and pitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass115,953 miles (+9,831)8 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    115,953 miles
    Test number
    937555963176
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are worn slightly on both edges and are just starting to perish
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are just starting to wear slightly out of shape
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken and system starting to deteriorate
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront brake discs s;lightly worn, scored and pitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass106,122 miles (+1,083)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,122 miles
    Test number
    179060922022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass105,039 miles (+1,758)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    388548311058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,281 miles (+915)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    103,281 miles
    Test number
    373218010058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,366 miles (+1,259)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    102,366 miles
    Test number
    131039319435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,107 miles (+85,778)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    101,107 miles
    Test number
    813296318085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass15,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    15,329 miles
    Test number
    474020887035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail15,328 miles (-80,598)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,328 miles
    Test number
    713640887064
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass95,926 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    95,926 miles
    Test number
    962196056017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about LA51 WZL

Does LA51 WZL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 WZL expired on 5 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 WZL?
The MOT on LA51 WZL expired on 5 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 WZL done?
LA51 WZL was recorded at 204,910 miles at its MOT on 13 Dec 2023, an average of 6,124 miles a year.
Has LA51 WZL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 WZL has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2018.
Has the mileage on LA51 WZL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 WZL find?
LA51 WZL passed its latest MOT on 13 Dec 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear coil spring corroded; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 3 more.

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