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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LA51 YDUMOT history

LA51 YDU is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Feb 2002. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 139,211 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2024.

LA51 YDU black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2025
Mileage
139,211 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,772 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2025
Latest MOT test
30 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YDU was last recorded at 139,211 miles on 30 May 2024, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,197 miles · 28 May 2024
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
5,772 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 139,211 miles
  • 2023 – 134,066 miles
  • 2022 – 130,669 miles
  • 2021 – 122,654 miles
  • 2020 – 117,630 miles
  • 2019 – 114,936 miles
  • 2018 – 113,456 miles
  • 2017 – 111,445 miles
  • 2016 – 110,680 miles
  • 2015 – 108,734 miles
  • 2014 – 102,692 miles
  • 2013 – 94,641 miles
  • 2012 – 87,484 miles
  • 2011 – 78,579 miles
  • 2010 – 71,163 miles
  • 2009 – 63,244 miles
  • 2008 – 55,817 miles
  • 2007 – 46,373 miles
  • 2006 – 34,035 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,211 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,211 miles (+14)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,211 miles
    Test number
    460946767791
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail139,197 miles (+5,131)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,197 miles
    Test number
    750923031929
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    134,066 miles
    Test number
    819531510319
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail134,066 miles (+3,397)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,066 miles
    Test number
    755762916936
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass130,669 miles (+8,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    130,669 miles
    Test number
    510692738999
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,654 miles (+5,024)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    122,654 miles
    Test number
    659847189717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass117,630 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    117,630 miles
    Test number
    532811914482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass114,936 miles (+1,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    114,936 miles
    Test number
    866825893845
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass113,456 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,456 miles
    Test number
    638768148513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass111,445 miles (+765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    111,445 miles
    Test number
    554136854335
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass110,680 miles (+1,946)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    110,680 miles
    Test number
    507160602131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,734 miles (+6,042)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    108,734 miles
    Test number
    656353485025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,692 miles (+8,051)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    102,692 miles
    Test number
    437293294032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,641 miles
    Test number
    516593193006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,637 miles (+7,153)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,637 miles
    Test number
    817553793008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass87,484 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    127908282483
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

  17. Fail87,484 miles (+8,905)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,484 miles
    Test number
    477768982071
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn bald on inner edge.

  18. Fail78,579 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    679248681090
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seats fitted nearside and offside rear.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  19. Pass78,579 miles (+7,416)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    78,579 miles
    Test number
    819688381079
    • NoteChild seats fitted nearside and offside rear.
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass71,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    284036290082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,163 miles (+7,919)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,163 miles
    Test number
    331506390013
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  22. Pass63,244 miles (+7,427)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    63,244 miles
    Test number
    831436979086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,817 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,817 miles
    Test number
    161630888021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail55,817 miles (+9,444)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,817 miles
    Test number
    162750788073
    • FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  25. Pass46,373 miles (+12,338)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    46,373 miles
    Test number
    884179967070
    • NoteDRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CASEING DAMAGED

  26. Pass34,035 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    34,035 miles
    Test number
    111100476401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 YDU

Does LA51 YDU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LA51 YDU expired on 29 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YDU?
The MOT on LA51 YDU expired on 29 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LA51 YDU done?
LA51 YDU was recorded at 139,211 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2024, an average of 5,772 miles a year.
Has LA51 YDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YDU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LA51 YDU 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 YDU find?
LA51 YDU passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear outer sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2.

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