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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 XFYMOT history

LA51 XFY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 129,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jun 2026.

LA51 XFY silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jun 2027
Mileage
129,807 mi
At MOT on 23 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XFY
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
7 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XFY was last recorded at 129,807 miles on 23 Jun 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,805 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
5,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,807 miles
  • 2025 – 118,353 miles
  • 2024 – 112,384 miles
  • 2023 – 106,274 miles
  • 2022 – 104,586 miles
  • 2021 – 102,862 miles
  • 2020 – 100,613 miles
  • 2019 – 93,364 miles
  • 2018 – 86,613 miles
  • 2017 – 79,273 miles
  • 2016 – 68,265 miles
  • 2015 – 58,441 miles
  • 2014 – 50,707 miles
  • 2013 – 48,061 miles
  • 2012 – 45,440 miles
  • 2011 – 41,175 miles
  • 2010 – 37,250 miles
  • 2009 – 34,042 miles
  • 2008 – 32,750 miles
  • 2007 – 31,440 miles
  • 2006 – 25,303 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,807 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,807 miles (+2)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    129,807 miles
    Test number
    749112373726
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail129,805 miles (+11,452)1 dangerous1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,805 miles
    Test number
    339765042407
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass118,353 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    118,353 miles
    Test number
    579630133151
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  4. Fail118,351 miles (+5,967)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,351 miles
    Test number
    313793177526
    • MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Pass112,384 miles (+6,110)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2025
    Odometer
    112,384 miles
    Test number
    793270028617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass106,274 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    106,274 miles
    Test number
    911875511934
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail106,272 miles (+1,686)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    628303829911
    • DangerousOffside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing X2 (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass104,586 miles (+1,724)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    104,586 miles
    Test number
    213548511273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass102,862 miles (+2,249)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,862 miles
    Test number
    642596810243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass100,613 miles (+7,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    100,613 miles
    Test number
    490727685617
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass93,364 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    633262506728
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre in poor condition 195/65/15

  12. Fail93,364 miles (+6,751)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,364 miles
    Test number
    681818035727
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre in poor condition 195/65/15

  13. Pass86,613 miles (+7,340)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    86,613 miles
    Test number
    322757729655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass79,273 miles (+11,008)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    79,273 miles
    Test number
    683047730369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,265 miles (+9,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    68,265 miles
    Test number
    496180315665
    • 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)

  16. Pass58,441 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    58,441 miles
    Test number
    275818045004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    365087134018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass50,707 miles (+2,646)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    50,707 miles
    Test number
    746787334001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  19. Pass48,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    606009533088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail48,061 miles (+2,621)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,061 miles
    Test number
    855659933049
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

  21. Pass45,440 miles (+4,265)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    45,440 miles
    Test number
    319047232052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,175 miles (+3,925)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,175 miles
    Test number
    126191821418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass37,250 miles (+3,208)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,250 miles
    Test number
    541725430092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass34,042 miles (+1,292)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    34,042 miles
    Test number
    584007409036
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass32,750 miles (+1,310)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    32,750 miles
    Test number
    102535228462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass31,440 miles (+6,137)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,440 miles
    Test number
    350344727018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass25,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    25,303 miles
    Test number
    470270136048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 XFY

Does LA51 XFY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 XFY is valid until 22 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XFY?
The MOT on LA51 XFY is valid until 22 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 XFY done?
LA51 XFY was recorded at 129,807 miles at its MOT on 23 Jun 2026, an average of 5,124 miles a year.
Has LA51 XFY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XFY has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 XFY 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 XFY find?
LA51 XFY passed its latest MOT on 23 Jun 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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