Volkswagen Golf
Green · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LA51 XUOMOT history
LA51 XUO is a green diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 94,523 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 94,523 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2021
- MOT tests
- 25
- 21 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,504 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 XUO
- 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
- 22 Jan 2002
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 XUO was last recorded at 94,523 miles on 8 Jan 2021, 75,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2020.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Jan 2020: 18,889 miles, lower than 68,389 miles on 10 Jan 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 18,889 miles · 10 Jan 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 75,634 miles
- Average per year
- 4,504 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 94,523 miles
- 2020 – 18,889 miles
- 2015 – 68,389 miles
- 2014 – 66,015 miles
- 2013 – 63,361 miles
- 2012 – 60,630 miles
- 2011 – 57,139 miles
- 2010 – 54,169 miles
- 2009 – 48,823 miles
- 2008 – 42,089 miles
- 2007 – 33,430 miles
- 2006 – 27,059 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
25 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 495252413245
- MinorFront Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both split (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 590872785498
- 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))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 467467761325
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 223392503720
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 839215288734
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 572209783852
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass94,523 miles (+75,634)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 94,523 miles
- Test number
- 315381136205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,889 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 18,889 miles
- Test number
- 859447662621
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 749260746935
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 277544013139
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 843865978637
No defects or advisories recorded.
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 703456148507
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 909051929084
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 885769700321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,389 miles (+2,374)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 68,389 miles
- Test number
- 859280115061
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass66,015 miles (+2,654)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 66,015 miles
- Test number
- 148260214026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass63,361 miles (+2,731)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 63,361 miles
- Test number
- 949340713002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,630 miles (+3,491)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 60,630 miles
- Test number
- 457612712056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,139 miles (+2,970)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 57,139 miles
- Test number
- 699821611078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,169 miles (+5,346)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 54,169 miles
- Test number
- 592622710093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,823 miles (+6,734)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 48,823 miles
- Test number
- 990102819065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,089 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 42,089 miles
- Test number
- 873694518054
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail42,089 miles (+8,659)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,089 miles
- Test number
- 104232818074
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass33,430 miles (+6,371)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 33,430 miles
- Test number
- 183346917417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,059 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 27,059 miles
- Test number
- 740206616099
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about LA51 XUO
- Does LA51 XUO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 XUO is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 XUO?
- The MOT on LA51 XUO is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LA51 XUO done?
- LA51 XUO was recorded at 94,523 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2021, an average of 4,504 miles a year.
- Has LA51 XUO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 XUO has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jan 2022.
- Has the mileage on LA51 XUO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LA51 XUO find?
- LA51 XUO passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both split.
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