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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LA51 YDMMOT history

LA51 YDM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 161,998 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

LA51 YDM grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Feb 2025
Mileage
161,998 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,015 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YDM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YDM was last recorded at 161,998 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,995 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,015 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 161,998 miles
  • 2023 – 146,393 miles
  • 2022 – 133,365 miles
  • 2021 – 119,335 miles
  • 2020 – 116,267 miles
  • 2019 – 112,558 miles
  • 2018 – 112,517 miles
  • 2017 – 109,020 miles
  • 2016 – 102,757 miles
  • 2015 – 97,203 miles
  • 2014 – 91,522 miles
  • 2013 – 85,628 miles
  • 2012 – 78,747 miles
  • 2011 – 71,402 miles
  • 2010 – 65,075 miles
  • 2009 – 56,635 miles
  • 2008 – 49,362 miles
  • 2007 – 42,758 miles
  • 2006 – 35,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,998 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,998 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    161,998 miles
    Test number
    201080163548
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail161,995 miles (+15,602)4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,995 miles
    Test number
    679719204908
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases after dpf (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass146,393 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,393 miles
    Test number
    190150149228
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Fail146,393 miles (+13,028)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,393 miles
    Test number
    622193079852
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass133,365 miles (+14,030)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    133,365 miles
    Test number
    516988078604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass119,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    119,335 miles
    Test number
    494282570928
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail119,335 miles (+3,068)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,335 miles
    Test number
    379687270540
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass116,267 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,267 miles
    Test number
    686556423436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail116,267 miles (+3,709)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,267 miles
    Test number
    106313947734
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass112,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    638047898553
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail112,558 miles (+41)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,558 miles
    Test number
    107595376265
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass112,517 miles (+3,497)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    279358728047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on outside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on outside edge

  13. Pass109,020 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    109,020 miles
    Test number
    617553246409
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail109,015 miles (+6,258)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,015 miles
    Test number
    185479402671
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryVehicle sitting low at front

  15. Pass102,757 miles (+5,554)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,757 miles
    Test number
    333977576770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass97,203 miles (+5,681)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,203 miles
    Test number
    295649015065
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail91,522 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,522 miles
    Test number
    847994014048
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass91,522 miles (+5,894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    91,522 miles
    Test number
    879254314094
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  19. Pass85,628 miles (+6,881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,628 miles
    Test number
    876392523036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass78,747 miles (+7,345)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,747 miles
    Test number
    708799312066
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSlightly restricted free movement in n/s/r wheel

  21. Pass71,402 miles (+6,327)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    71,402 miles
    Test number
    347415021045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,075 miles (+8,440)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    65,075 miles
    Test number
    460719120013
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,635 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    56,635 miles
    Test number
    164985719086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,362 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    49,362 miles
    Test number
    944903728053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass42,758 miles (+7,303)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    42,758 miles
    Test number
    541342117097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,455 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    35,455 miles
    Test number
    711170436062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 YDM

Does LA51 YDM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 YDM expired on 13 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YDM?
The MOT on LA51 YDM expired on 13 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 YDM done?
LA51 YDM was recorded at 161,998 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 7,015 miles a year.
Has LA51 YDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YDM has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 YDM 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 YDM find?
LA51 YDM passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 10 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 7 more.

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