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Volkswagen Golf

Beige · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LA51 YURMOT history

LA51 YUR is a beige petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Feb 2002. Its MOT is valid until 15 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 93,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2026.

LA51 YUR beige Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 15 Oct 2027
Mileage
93,214 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 YUR
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
10 Feb 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 YUR was last recorded at 93,214 miles on 16 Oct 2026, 210 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,004 miles · 10 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
210 miles
Average per year
3,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,214 miles
  • 2025 – 80,378 miles
  • 2024 – 76,439 miles
  • 2023 – 75,294 miles
  • 2022 – 73,659 miles
  • 2021 – 71,775 miles
  • 2020 – 69,541 miles
  • 2019 – 66,565 miles
  • 2018 – 63,068 miles
  • 2017 – 60,119 miles
  • 2016 – 55,680 miles
  • 2015 – 51,572 miles
  • 2014 – 47,250 miles
  • 2013 – 44,676 miles
  • 2012 – 42,092 miles
  • 2011 – 38,048 miles
  • 2010 – 33,396 miles
  • 2009 – 30,091 miles
  • 2008 – 25,687 miles
  • 2007 – 21,267 miles
  • 2006 – 16,731 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,214 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine mil light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Engine information light on.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,214 miles (+210)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    93,214 miles
    Test number
    150360519167
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. Fail93,004 miles (+12,626)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,004 miles
    Test number
    662829699393
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened D-bushes (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass80,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    245926047986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail80,378 miles (+3,939)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,378 miles
    Test number
    702408768899
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  5. Pass76,439 miles (+1,145)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    76,439 miles
    Test number
    558329819941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass75,294 miles (+1,635)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    75,294 miles
    Test number
    170805336740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    73,659 miles
    Test number
    620569238872
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Fail73,658 miles (+1,883)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,658 miles
    Test number
    150867511433
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mounting (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  9. Pass71,775 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    664744137857
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on
  10. Fail71,760 miles (+2,219)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,760 miles
    Test number
    597498092827
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryEngine mil light on
  11. Pass69,541 miles (+81)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    69,541 miles
    Test number
    407666046469
    • AdvisoryEngine information light on.
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Fail69,460 miles (+2,895)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,460 miles
    Test number
    115492813859
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine information light on.
    • AdvisoryFront 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  13. Pass66,565 miles (+3,497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    66,565 miles
    Test number
    653542632721
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  14. Pass63,068 miles (+2,949)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,068 miles
    Test number
    128584488516
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  15. Pass60,119 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    60,119 miles
    Test number
    538484916897
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)
  16. Fail60,118 miles (+4,438)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,118 miles
    Test number
    270731860727
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear (6.3.1d)
  17. Pass55,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    55,680 miles
    Test number
    658013798533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,680 miles (+4,108)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,680 miles
    Test number
    533844696930
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  19. Pass51,572 miles (+4,322)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    51,572 miles
    Test number
    198784965487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,250 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    47,250 miles
    Test number
    818406254091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,676 miles (+2,584)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    44,676 miles
    Test number
    229276313078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,092 miles (+4,044)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    42,092 miles
    Test number
    905754142094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass38,048 miles (+4,652)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    38,048 miles
    Test number
    357685341024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,396 miles (+3,305)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    33,396 miles
    Test number
    594738420006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass30,091 miles (+4,404)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,091 miles
    Test number
    191483369040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass25,687 miles (+4,420)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    25,687 miles
    Test number
    854434368074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,267 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    21,267 miles
    Test number
    193197047476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,731 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    16,731 miles
    Test number
    714893736051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 YUR

Does LA51 YUR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 YUR is valid until 15 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 YUR?
The MOT on LA51 YUR is valid until 15 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 YUR done?
LA51 YUR was recorded at 93,214 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2026, an average of 3,695 miles a year.
Has LA51 YUR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 YUR has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LA51 YUR 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 YUR find?
LA51 YUR passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bush; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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