
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,984 cc
LA51 YJNMOT history
LA51 YJN is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 116,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 116,851 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 12
- 8 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,058 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA51 YJN
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,984 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 31 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA51 YJN was last recorded at 116,851 miles on 24 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 116,851 miles · 29 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,058 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 116,851 miles
- 2022 – 115,358 miles
- 2021 – 108,176 miles
- 2012 – 49,777 miles
- 2011 – 44,780 miles
- 2010 – 38,393 miles
- 2009 – 34,349 miles
- 2006 – 20,023 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryEML onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp brokenRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Full MOT history
12 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,851 miles1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 116,851 miles
- Test number
- 329113513994
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken
Fail116,851 miles (+1,493)8 major1 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,851 miles
- Test number
- 348513050975
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear of front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high kicking up to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury rear of front wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of wheel arch (2.1.2 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high kicking up to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective not retracting (7.1.2 (e))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
- AdvisoryEML on
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt buckle casing misssing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust clamp broken
Pass115,358 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 115,358 miles
- Test number
- 332381415781
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT top suspension mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
Fail115,358 miles (+7,182)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,358 miles
- Test number
- 432682215605
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryMacpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT top suspension mounts slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust centre silencer corroded
Pass108,176 miles (+58,399)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 108,176 miles
- Test number
- 419230752016
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heavily corroded and in poor condition
Pass49,777 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 49,777 miles
- Test number
- 417993052082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,777 miles (+4,997)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,777 miles
- Test number
- 955983552050
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Pass44,780 miles (+6,387)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 44,780 miles
- Test number
- 658525601172
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCorrosion on main brake pipes(front to rear)
Pass38,393 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 38,393 miles
- Test number
- 381554230090
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail38,393 miles (+4,044)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 38,393 miles
- Test number
- 531873430057
- FailureNearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass34,349 miles (+14,326)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 34,349 miles
- Test number
- 973224859001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 20,023 miles
- Test number
- 611903506087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA51 YJN
- Does LA51 YJN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA51 YJN expired on 23 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA51 YJN?
- The MOT on LA51 YJN expired on 23 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA51 YJN done?
- LA51 YJN was recorded at 116,851 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2025, an average of 5,058 miles a year.
- Has LA51 YJN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA51 YJN has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on LA51 YJN 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 YJN find?
- LA51 YJN passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 14 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust silencer corroded; eml on, and 12 more.
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