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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LE51 FNAMOT history

LE51 FNA is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,535 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2023.

LE51 FNA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 17 Nov 2023
Mileage
195,535 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2023
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,181 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE51 FNA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

LE51 FNA was last recorded at 195,535 miles on 18 Nov 2023, 8,174 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,361 miles · 5 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
8,174 miles
Average per year
8,181 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 195,535 miles
  • 2022 – 187,361 miles
  • 2021 – 180,510 miles
  • 2020 – 175,203 miles
  • 2019 – 172,719 miles
  • 2018 – 167,894 miles
  • 2017 – 155,659 miles
  • 2016 – 149,306 miles
  • 2015 – 139,353 miles
  • 2014 – 131,455 miles
  • 2013 – 127,479 miles
  • 2012 – 119,564 miles
  • 2011 – 109,951 miles
  • 2010 – 99,752 miles
  • 2009 – 88,595 miles
  • 2008 – 76,820 miles
  • 2007 – 65,695 miles
  • 2006 – 56,534 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail195,535 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront plate partially unstuck.
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Wing corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front mud guard damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail195,535 miles (+8,174)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,535 miles
    Test number
    944058121741
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront plate partially unstuck.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass187,361 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    187,361 miles
    Test number
    390535864931
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate partially unstuck.
    • AdvisoryFront subframe bushes cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Fail187,361 miles (+6,851)3 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,361 miles
    Test number
    742902511328
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront number plate partially unstuck.
    • AdvisoryFront subframe bushes cracking.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Pass180,510 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    180,510 miles
    Test number
    312945858355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged but not too excess at present.

  5. Fail180,510 miles (+5,307)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,510 miles
    Test number
    625899003921
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has signs its been fouling on broken anti roll bar linkage.
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch liner damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded.

  6. Pass175,203 miles (+2,484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    175,203 miles
    Test number
    476621117335
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch liner damaged.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV gaiter has a minor seepage at the big clip.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wing corroded.
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front anti roll bar links / bushes.

  7. Pass172,719 miles (+4,825)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    172,719 miles
    Test number
    324327432480
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes got slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner mud guard damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pads getting closer to limt
    • AdvisoryOffside number plate light slightly dimmer
    • AdvisoryCorrosion at offside front wheel arch,still outside prescribed area
    • AdvisorySeepage at offside front outer drive shaft gaiter near clamp

  8. Pass167,894 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    167,894 miles
    Test number
    770992188445
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mud guard damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smeary

  9. Fail167,890 miles (+12,231)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,890 miles
    Test number
    949514337926
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at outer side (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mud guard damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre down to 2 mm at outer side
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFault with fuel flap,will not open with switch,but was able to open it
    • AdvisoryWiper blades smeary

  10. Pass155,659 miles (+53)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    155,659 miles
    Test number
    859356398167
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail155,606 miles (+6,300)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,606 miles
    Test number
    349994052450
    • DangerousOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureLower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section holed (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  12. Pass149,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    149,306 miles
    Test number
    493980202940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail149,306 miles (+9,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,306 miles
    Test number
    432279881082
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass139,353 miles (+7,898)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    139,353 miles
    Test number
    754244657912
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill has damage

  15. Pass131,455 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    131,455 miles
    Test number
    409423734352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail131,455 miles (+3,976)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,455 miles
    Test number
    488383334387
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass127,479 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    127,479 miles
    Test number
    285284853313
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail127,479 miles (+7,915)3 dangerous2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,479 miles
    Test number
    976888943336
    • DangerousOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/S OUTER SILL DAMAGED
    • NoteN/S/F INNER CV BOOT LEAKING GREASE
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass119,564 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    119,564 miles
    Test number
    708009212335
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear brakes occasionally sticking slightly

  20. Fail119,563 miles (+9,612)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,563 miles
    Test number
    849598812354
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass109,951 miles (+10,199)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    109,951 miles
    Test number
    497221611326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass99,752 miles (+11,157)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    99,752 miles
    Test number
    262347310396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass88,595 miles (+11,775)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    88,595 miles
    Test number
    104038719384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,820 miles (+11,125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,820 miles
    Test number
    353104428387
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Pass65,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,695 miles
    Test number
    211801027312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,695 miles (+9,161)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,695 miles
    Test number
    533921927391
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass56,534 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    56,534 miles
    Test number
    291245126329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE51 FNA

Does LE51 FNA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE51 FNA expired on 17 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE51 FNA?
The MOT on LE51 FNA expired on 17 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE51 FNA done?
LE51 FNA was recorded at 195,535 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2023, an average of 8,181 miles a year.
Has LE51 FNA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE51 FNA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LE51 FNA 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 LE51 FNA find?
LE51 FNA failed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2023 with 2 major defects and 5 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; offside front anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened; front brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 4 more.

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