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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 WZRMOT history

LA51 WZR is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 May 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 178,868 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 May 2025.

LA51 WZR black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 May 2026
Mileage
178,868 mi
At MOT on 31 May 2025
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,188 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 WZR
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 30 May 2026
Latest MOT test
31 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 WZR was last recorded at 178,868 miles on 31 May 2025, 636 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,232 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
636 miles
Average per year
6,188 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 178,868 miles
  • 2024 – 157,769 miles
  • 2023 – 149,024 miles
  • 2022 – 141,865 miles
  • 2021 – 133,671 miles
  • 2020 – 122,575 miles
  • 2019 – 108,877 miles
  • 2018 – 92,312 miles
  • 2017 – 74,346 miles
  • 2009 – 72,746 miles
  • 2008 – 70,224 miles
  • 2006 – 64,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,868 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass178,868 miles (+636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    178,868 miles
    Test number
    689614957618
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail178,232 miles (+20,463)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,232 miles
    Test number
    188523268010
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine 3.74 (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section blowing with staight through exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged has a cut in rubber casing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass157,769 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,769 miles
    Test number
    640608085887

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail157,762 miles (+8,738)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,762 miles
    Test number
    496341196724
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass149,024 miles (+7,159)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    149,024 miles
    Test number
    287905517882
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass141,865 miles (+8,194)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,865 miles
    Test number
    866882985134
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass133,671 miles (+11,096)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    133,671 miles
    Test number
    107378078984
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass122,575 miles (+13,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    122,575 miles
    Test number
    443803661599
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass108,877 miles (+16,565)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,877 miles
    Test number
    633084136590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,312 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    92,312 miles
    Test number
    736657593874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail92,262 miles (+17,916)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,262 miles
    Test number
    707769616955
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass74,346 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    74,346 miles
    Test number
    837776914400
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over and mounts (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom arms corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle requires a good brake service

  13. Fail74,345 miles (+1,599)3 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    479303926849
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre badly cracked and perrished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all over and mounts (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front bottom arms corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle requires a good brake service

  14. Pass72,746 miles (+2,522)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,746 miles
    Test number
    950921569097
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on tread

  15. Pass70,224 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    214830018065
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail70,224 miles (+5,458)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,224 miles
    Test number
    113069308478
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass64,766 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    64,766 miles
    Test number
    370916856344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LA51 WZR

Does LA51 WZR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 WZR expired on 30 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 WZR?
The MOT on LA51 WZR expired on 30 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 WZR done?
LA51 WZR was recorded at 178,868 miles at its MOT on 31 May 2025, an average of 6,188 miles a year.
Has LA51 WZR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 WZR has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 WZR 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 WZR find?
LA51 WZR passed its latest MOT on 31 May 2025 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing.

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