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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 WZNMOT history

LA51 WZN is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 229,908 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

LA51 WZN green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Sept 2027
Mileage
229,908 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 WZN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 WZN was last recorded at 229,908 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 5,817 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2011: 101,505 miles, lower than 101,798 miles on 14 Oct 2011.

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
224,091 miles · 15 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
5,817 miles
Average per year
7,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,908 miles
  • 2025 – 224,091 miles
  • 2024 – 209,264 miles
  • 2023 – 199,737 miles
  • 2022 – 189,298 miles
  • 2021 – 183,973 miles
  • 2020 – 178,744 miles
  • 2019 – 174,456 miles
  • 2018 – 166,183 miles
  • 2017 – 159,183 miles
  • 2016 – 152,408 miles
  • 2015 – 146,664 miles
  • 2014 – 136,282 miles
  • 2013 – 126,730 miles
  • 2012 – 113,068 miles
  • 2011 – 101,505 miles
  • 2009 – 86,100 miles
  • 2008 – 80,683 miles
  • 2007 – 74,836 miles
  • 2006 – 68,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,908 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,908 miles (+5,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    229,908 miles
    Test number
    816883180809
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass224,091 miles (+14,827)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    224,091 miles
    Test number
    634729701883
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass209,264 miles (+9,527)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    209,264 miles
    Test number
    504577615815
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corner (rear corner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corner (front corner) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass199,737 miles (+10,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    199,737 miles
    Test number
    759912525425
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe / rear by axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back pipe / rear by axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass189,298 miles (+5,325)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    189,298 miles
    Test number
    280514472924

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,973 miles (+491)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    183,973 miles
    Test number
    590301375432
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear sections close to fail criteria (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, final section - part of hose assembly (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail183,482 miles (+4,738)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,482 miles
    Test number
    586360078188
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear pipes close to fail criteria (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, part of hose assemblies (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass178,744 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    178,744 miles
    Test number
    901947641432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail178,744 miles (+4,288)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,744 miles
    Test number
    410574099823
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass174,456 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    174,456 miles
    Test number
    421784585194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail173,843 miles (+7,660)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,843 miles
    Test number
    183807812264
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass166,183 miles (+7,000)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    166,183 miles
    Test number
    230674260763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass159,183 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    159,183 miles
    Test number
    418340643032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass152,408 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    798288743299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail152,408 miles (+5,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,408 miles
    Test number
    784890252173
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass146,664 miles (+10,382)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,664 miles
    Test number
    633935717907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass136,282 miles (+9,552)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    136,282 miles
    Test number
    296040474251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to legal limit.

  18. Pass126,730 miles (+13,662)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    126,730 miles
    Test number
    467511173210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass113,068 miles (+11,563)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    113,068 miles
    Test number
    649103472282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass101,505 miles (-293)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,505 miles
    Test number
    387379791440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail101,798 miles (+7,096)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,798 miles
    Test number
    709767581277
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  22. Pass94,702 miles (+58)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    94,702 miles
    Test number
    937367111064
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteRear brake disc poor + near side worn thin

  23. Fail94,644 miles (+8,544)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,644 miles
    Test number
    448104711002
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteRear brake disc poor + near side worn thin

  24. Pass86,100 miles (+5,417)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    86,100 miles
    Test number
    371021769239
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine top cover fitted.

  25. Pass80,683 miles (+5,847)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    341172258289
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode

  26. Pass74,836 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    74,836 miles
    Test number
    511599917278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,816 miles (+5,999)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,816 miles
    Test number
    802365017280
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • NoteO/s and n/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

  28. Pass68,817 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    68,817 miles
    Test number
    222474996441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAir bag warning lamp staying on
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LA51 WZN

Does LA51 WZN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 WZN is valid until 14 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 WZN?
The MOT on LA51 WZN is valid until 14 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 WZN done?
LA51 WZN was recorded at 229,908 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 7,998 miles a year.
Has LA51 WZN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 WZN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LA51 WZN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 WZN find?
LA51 WZN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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