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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 WZPMOT history

LA51 WZP is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 227,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2023.

LA51 WZP black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jun 2024
Mileage
227,961 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2023
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,022 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 WZP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 WZP was last recorded at 227,961 miles on 23 Jun 2023, 16,895 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,066 miles · 19 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
16,895 miles
Average per year
9,022 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 227,961 miles
  • 2021 – 211,066 miles
  • 2020 – 204,556 miles
  • 2019 – 191,819 miles
  • 2018 – 173,459 miles
  • 2017 – 165,909 miles
  • 2015 – 156,493 miles
  • 2013 – 139,429 miles
  • 2012 – 129,157 miles
  • 2010 – 114,885 miles
  • 2009 – 108,923 miles
  • 2008 – 94,967 miles
  • 2006 – 87,200 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

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.

  • Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in poor condition at rear brake flexies

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear light unit 50% flashing on and off

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,961 miles (+16,895)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    227,961 miles
    Test number
    725422830005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  2. Pass211,066 miles (+6,510)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    211,066 miles
    Test number
    416911859846
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective rubbers perished (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass204,556 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2021
    Odometer
    204,556 miles
    Test number
    549904802270
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in poor condition at rear brake flexies (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit 50% flashing on and off

  4. Fail204,556 miles (+12,737)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,556 miles
    Test number
    281969028146
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in poor condition at rear brake flexies (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light unit 50% flashing on and off

  5. Pass191,819 miles (+18,360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    191,819 miles
    Test number
    507022421258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass173,459 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    173,459 miles
    Test number
    768625481607
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail173,459 miles (+7,550)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,459 miles
    Test number
    263758518133
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass165,909 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    165,909 miles
    Test number
    506614330758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail165,907 miles (+6)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,907 miles
    Test number
    241375275215
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake binding Both (3.7.B.1)

  10. Fail165,901 miles (+9,408)11 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,901 miles
    Test number
    923693165192
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported centre mounting and back box mounting (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoot area can only be accessed through the rear seats
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shocker weather shields insecure

  11. Pass156,493 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    156,493 miles
    Test number
    875133535246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail156,493 miles (+735)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,493 miles
    Test number
    196892935280
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail155,758 miles (+16,329)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,758 miles
    Test number
    315279895043
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass139,429 miles (+10,272)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    139,429 miles
    Test number
    185964633296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass129,157 miles (+14,272)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    129,157 miles
    Test number
    918172982126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail114,885 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,885 miles
    Test number
    190624540375
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Pass114,885 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    114,885 miles
    Test number
    240564740321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass108,923 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,923 miles
    Test number
    564821759388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,907 miles (+7,940)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    102,907 miles
    Test number
    554783609072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,967 miles (+7,767)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    94,967 miles
    Test number
    412127708068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,200 miles (+16,729)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    87,200 miles
    Test number
    543102966310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass70,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    70,471 miles
    Test number
    953997706016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 WZP

Does LA51 WZP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 WZP expired on 22 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 WZP?
The MOT on LA51 WZP expired on 22 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 WZP done?
LA51 WZP was recorded at 227,961 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2023, an average of 9,022 miles a year.
Has LA51 WZP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 WZP has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2020.
Has the mileage on LA51 WZP 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 WZP find?
LA51 WZP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear nail in tyre; offside rear nail in tyre.

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