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Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LA51 XXZMOT history

LA51 XXZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 118,592 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

LA51 XXZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 24 Nov 2026
Mileage
118,592 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,259 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 XXZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 XXZ was last recorded at 118,592 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 3,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,452 miles · 5 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
3,140 miles
Average per year
4,259 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,592 miles
  • 2024 – 115,452 miles
  • 2023 – 113,843 miles
  • 2022 – 111,088 miles
  • 2021 – 108,696 miles
  • 2020 – 107,483 miles
  • 2019 – 104,289 miles
  • 2018 – 98,642 miles
  • 2017 – 95,187 miles
  • 2016 – 91,550 miles
  • 2015 – 87,646 miles
  • 2014 – 83,637 miles
  • 2013 – 75,685 miles
  • 2012 – 70,704 miles
  • 2011 – 66,073 miles
  • 2009 – 61,344 miles
  • 2008 – 49,515 miles
  • 2007 – 42,318 miles
  • 2006 – 34,009 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,592 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops damaged
  • AdvisoryOil warning lamp on oil level ok
  • AdvisoryRear beam axle corrosion

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.

  • Both rear bump stops worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Multiple underside components have some surface corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear boot floor around spare wheel heavily corroded stucture not effected at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,592 miles (+3,140)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    118,592 miles
    Test number
    973425199582
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension bump stops damaged
    • AdvisoryOil warning lamp on oil level ok
    • AdvisoryRear beam axle corrosion

  2. Pass115,452 miles (+33)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    115,452 miles
    Test number
    592380551664
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops worn
    • AdvisoryMultiple underside components have some surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail115,419 miles (+1,576)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,419 miles
    Test number
    168367136681
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear bump stops worn
    • AdvisoryMultiple underside components have some surface corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass113,843 miles (+2,755)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,843 miles
    Test number
    552166281718
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view x2 Chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass111,088 miles (+2,392)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    111,088 miles
    Test number
    735933228783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear bump stop deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop deteriorated.

  6. Pass108,696 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    108,696 miles
    Test number
    551088993738
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear boot floor around spare wheel heavily corroded stucture not effected at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail108,696 miles (+1,213)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,696 miles
    Test number
    950511831230
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure mount broken (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear boot floor around spare wheel heavily corroded stucture not effected at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass107,483 miles (+3,194)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    107,483 miles
    Test number
    626378982971
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass104,289 miles (+5,647)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    104,289 miles
    Test number
    357545063660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass98,642 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    482455819554
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight has a fixing broken, but still adequately secure.

  11. Fail98,642 miles (+3,455)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,642 miles
    Test number
    697250927432
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlight has a fixing broken, but still adequately secure.

  12. Pass95,187 miles (+3,637)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    95,187 miles
    Test number
    301843288346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass91,550 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    91,550 miles
    Test number
    250181807927

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail91,550 miles (+3,904)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,550 miles
    Test number
    362606062456
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  15. Pass87,646 miles (+4,009)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    87,646 miles
    Test number
    376625189717
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box baffles broken up.

  16. Pass83,637 miles (+3,422)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,637 miles
    Test number
    266709724306
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass80,215 miles (+4,530)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    80,215 miles
    Test number
    649292804019
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken.

  18. Pass75,685 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    106060013421
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken. (exhaust still supported)

  19. Fail75,685 miles (+4,981)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,685 miles
    Test number
    916204503066
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken. (exhaust still supported)

  20. Fail70,704 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    227679002014
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  21. Pass70,704 miles (+4,631)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    70,704 miles
    Test number
    919539502018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  22. Pass66,073 miles (+4,729)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    66,073 miles
    Test number
    688870411090
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low

  23. Pass61,344 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    830827259332
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring deteriorated.
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  24. Fail61,344 miles (+5,521)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,344 miles
    Test number
    422176759414
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear coil spring deteriorated.
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated
    • NoteRear number plate poor

  25. Fail55,823 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    191862819436
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated slight play

  26. Pass55,823 miles (+6,308)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    55,823 miles
    Test number
    822272319046
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated slight play

  27. Pass49,515 miles (+7,197)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,515 miles
    Test number
    120204208058
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside rear axle bush deteriorated but has no play

  28. Pass42,318 miles (+8,309)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,318 miles
    Test number
    264332717078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  29. Pass34,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    34,009 miles
    Test number
    672296716055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 XXZ

Does LA51 XXZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 XXZ is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 XXZ?
The MOT on LA51 XXZ is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 XXZ done?
LA51 XXZ was recorded at 118,592 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 4,259 miles a year.
Has LA51 XXZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 XXZ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 XXZ 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 XXZ find?
LA51 XXZ passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perished; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 8 more.

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