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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LA51 YDCMOT history

LA51 YDC is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 2 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,597 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

LA51 YDC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
83,597 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,965 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YDC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YDC was last recorded at 83,597 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,587 miles · 25 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,965 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,597 miles
  • 2024 – 67,959 miles
  • 2023 – 50,760 miles
  • 2022 – 41,769 miles
  • 2021 – 31,498 miles
  • 2020 – 26,292 miles
  • 2019 – 24,254 miles
  • 2018 – 22,456 miles
  • 2017 – 20,729 miles
  • 2016 – 18,626 miles
  • 2015 – 16,951 miles
  • 2014 – 15,571 miles
  • 2013 – 14,036 miles
  • 2012 – 12,727 miles
  • 2011 – 11,639 miles
  • 2010 – 10,674 miles
  • 2009 – 9,476 miles
  • 2008 – 8,448 miles
  • 2007 – 7,278 miles
  • 2006 – 5,949 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,597 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Engine management light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,597 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    83,597 miles
    Test number
    747746031533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail83,587 miles (+15,628)4 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,587 miles
    Test number
    462192943488
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass67,959 miles (+17,199)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    67,959 miles
    Test number
    484134870227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass50,760 miles (+8,991)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    50,760 miles
    Test number
    352215911072
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass41,769 miles (+10,271)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    41,769 miles
    Test number
    353204716656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass31,498 miles (+5,206)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    31,498 miles
    Test number
    486170523978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass26,292 miles (+2,038)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    26,292 miles
    Test number
    908197226358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass24,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    24,254 miles
    Test number
    217503351621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail24,254 miles (+1,798)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,254 miles
    Test number
    148225263289
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  10. Pass22,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    22,456 miles
    Test number
    637551814831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail22,456 miles (+1,727)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,456 miles
    Test number
    751527525249
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  12. Pass20,729 miles (+2,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    20,729 miles
    Test number
    297041926709
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
  13. Pass18,626 miles (+1,675)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    18,626 miles
    Test number
    466079842051
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on.
  14. Pass16,951 miles (+1,380)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    16,951 miles
    Test number
    757541715174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass15,571 miles (+1,535)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    15,571 miles
    Test number
    819074714148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass14,036 miles (+1,309)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    14,036 miles
    Test number
    205703413186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass12,727 miles (+1,088)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    12,727 miles
    Test number
    479505012155
    • NoteNEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES NEED ATTENTION.
  18. Pass11,639 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    11,639 miles
    Test number
    255524201143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail11,639 miles (+965)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,639 miles
    Test number
    718004701198
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
  20. Pass10,674 miles (+1,198)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    10,674 miles
    Test number
    233706200199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass9,476 miles (+1,028)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    9,476 miles
    Test number
    132810819160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass8,448 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    8,448 miles
    Test number
    394143608198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass7,278 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    7,278 miles
    Test number
    462446317144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass5,949 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    5,949 miles
    Test number
    111048316137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 YDC

Does LA51 YDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 YDC is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YDC?
The MOT on LA51 YDC is valid until 25 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 YDC done?
LA51 YDC was recorded at 83,597 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 3,965 miles a year.
Has LA51 YDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YDC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 YDC 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 YDC find?
LA51 YDC passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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