Volkswagen Passat
Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 2,771 cc
LA51 XGHMOT history
LA51 XGH is a blue petrol Volkswagen Passat first used on 7 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 105,260 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2024
- Mileage
- 105,260 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,247 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 XGH
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Passat
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,771 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 7 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 XGH was last recorded at 105,260 miles on 28 Mar 2023, 27 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2023.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Dec 2018: 92,813 miles, lower than 912,454 miles on 18 Dec 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 105,233 miles · 22 Mar 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 27 miles
- Average per year
- 3,247 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 105,260 miles
- 2021 – 101,323 miles
- 2020 – 94,579 miles
- 2018 – 92,813 miles
- 2017 – 912,454 miles
- 2016 – 89,734 miles
- 2015 – 86,745 miles
- 2013 – 83,885 miles
- 2012 – 79,997 miles
- 2011 – 70,173 miles
- 2010 – 66,436 miles
- 2009 – 61,376 miles
- 2007 – 61,357 miles
- 2006 – 49,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,260 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
22 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,260 miles (+27)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 105,260 miles
- Test number
- 487322987792
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail105,233 miles (+3,910)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,233 miles
- Test number
- 117588497330
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass101,323 miles (+27)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 101,323 miles
- Test number
- 741366496976
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail101,296 miles (+6,717)1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,296 miles
- Test number
- 513857815670
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass94,579 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 94,579 miles
- Test number
- 327670667930
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail94,579 miles (+1,766)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,579 miles
- Test number
- 140675409736
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced N/S headlamp cloudy no beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers not clearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass92,813 miles (-819,641)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 92,813 miles
- Test number
- 934437189457
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside head lamp lens deteriorated
- AdvisoryAll tyres perished
Pass912,454 miles (+822,720)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 912,454 miles
- Test number
- 713178944664
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,734 miles (+1,171)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 89,734 miles
- Test number
- 998096011876
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,563 miles (+1,818)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 88,563 miles
- Test number
- 796557586626
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both arms (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryEngine covers obscuring under bonnet inspection
- AdvisoryEngine under tray obscuring inspection
- AdvisoryOil leak from rear axle
Pass86,745 miles (+2,860)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 86,745 miles
- Test number
- 249569905047
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFront brake disc inner faces corroded
- NoteOil leak from o/s halfshaft seal on rear differential
- NoteOil leak from rear of front differential
Pass83,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 83,885 miles
- Test number
- 629207943310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,885 miles (+3,888)1 failure4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,885 miles
- Test number
- 775607543347
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- NoteA RAD COOLING FAN SEEMS TO BE RUNNING ALL THE TIME
- NoteADDED 1L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET TO THE MIN MARK AND OIL NEEDS CHECKING MORE BEFORE ENGINE DAMAGE IS DONE
- NoteBOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE IN POOR CONDITION
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass79,997 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 79,997 miles
- Test number
- 965378042314
- NoteADDED 2.25L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK AND ENGINE OIL NEEDS CHECKING FAR MORE BEFORE MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE IS DONE
- NoteTHE NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION
Fail79,997 miles (+4,652)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,997 miles
- Test number
- 986488542316
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- NoteADDED 2.25L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL TO THE MIN MARK AND ENGINE OIL NEEDS CHECKING FAR MORE BEFORE MAJOR ENGINE DAMAGE IS DONE
- NoteTHE NS TRACK ROD BALL JOINT GAITER IS IN POOR CONDITION
Pass75,345 miles (+5,172)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 75,345 miles
- Test number
- 659526302019
- NoteTHE NSR OUTER BRAKE PAD LOOKS WORN NEAR THE TEST MIN AND WORN A LOT MORE THAN THE OSR OUTER
Pass70,173 miles (+3,737)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 70,173 miles
- Test number
- 986374001000
- NoteBOTH FRONT FLEXIBLE BRKE PIPES ARE SLIGHTLY PERISHED
- NoteNSR TYRE IS SLIGHTLY PERISHED
- NoteYELLOW OIL TELL TALE IS ON DASH
Pass66,436 miles (+5,060)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 66,436 miles
- Test number
- 201636100070
- NoteADDED .75L OF ENGINE OIL BEFORE MOT WAS DONE TO GET OIL LEVEL INTO MARKS
- NoteNSR BRAKE FEEL SLIGHTLY TIGHT AND NSR OUTER PAD IS WORN MORE THAN OSR OUTER PAD AND DISCS ARE IN SLIGHTLY POOR CONDITION
Pass61,376 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 61,376 miles
- Test number
- 463792519059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,376 miles (+19)3 dangerous1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,376 miles
- Test number
- 430232919023
- DangerousNearside Inner Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)
- DangerousOffside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Pass61,357 miles (+11,726)
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 61,357 miles
- Test number
- 233636737451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,631 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 49,631 miles
- Test number
- 520159336011
- NoteBoth front tyres close to limit and wearing on edges (205/55wr16)
Questions about LA51 XGH
- Does LA51 XGH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 XGH expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 XGH?
- The MOT on LA51 XGH expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 XGH done?
- LA51 XGH was recorded at 105,260 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2023, an average of 3,247 miles a year.
- Has LA51 XGH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 XGH has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA51 XGH ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 XGH find?
- LA51 XGH passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front tyre slightly damaged; nearside tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre slightly damaged, and 2 more.
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