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VOLKSWAGEN

GOLF SE AUTO · Beige

LA51 KTV
VOLKSWAGEN LA51 KTV
MOTExpired
MOT due3 Apr 2026
First reg1 Jan 2002
Mileage83,982 mi
TaxTaxed
Tax due1 May 2026

Vehicle age

24 years and 6 months

Fuel

Petrol

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MOT history

As of 23 August 2025.

PASSED · 31 Mar 2025
Test date31 Mar 2025
Expiry3 Apr 2026
Test number142468283822
Mileage83,982 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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))
PASSED · 6 Mar 2024
Test date6 Mar 2024
Expiry3 Apr 2025
Test number756662334822
Mileage79,378 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens cracked but not effecting light out put.
MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 4 Mar 2024
Test date4 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number981652217319
Mileage79,377 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
FAILED · 4 Mar 2024
Test date4 Mar 2024
Expiry
Test number101318798985
Mileage79,377 mi
MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryE M L On
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
PASSED · 2 Apr 2023
Test date2 Apr 2023
Expiry3 Apr 2024
Test number536545974512
Mileage74,260 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
AdvisoryEml light ,not included in test until 1/7/2003
FAILED · 1 Apr 2023
Test date1 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number934965339432
Mileage74,260 mi
MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Light unit damaged
AdvisoryEml light ,not included in test until 1/7/2003
PASSED · 4 Apr 2022
Test date4 Apr 2022
Expiry3 Apr 2023
Test number767736595889
Mileage66,059 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront both sides bumper grills missing
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED · 2 Apr 2022
Test date2 Apr 2022
Expiry
Test number984486681974
Mileage66,055 mi
AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryFront both sides bumper grills missing
AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED · 11 May 2021
Test date11 May 2021
Expiry10 May 2022
Test number289268715668
Mileage65,968 mi
Advisoryn/s/r lamp lens cracked
MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Advisoryn/s/f bumper little loose
Advisoryboth front shocker top mount little play
Advisoryboth front brake discs worn
Advisoryrear brake discs corroded
PASSED · 16 Mar 2020
Test date16 Mar 2020
Expiry15 Mar 2021
Test number885004408520
Mileage65,950 mi
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 29 Apr 2019
Test date29 Apr 2019
Expiry28 Apr 2020
Test number695673669126
Mileage64,515 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED · 29 Mar 2018
Test date29 Mar 2018
Expiry24 Apr 2019
Test number513300823836
Mileage62,684 mi
Advisoryboth front wipers smeary
Advisorybrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)
Advisorycoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
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)
AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel binding
PASSED · 13 Apr 2017
Test date13 Apr 2017
Expiry24 Apr 2018
Test number313980576013
Mileage61,211 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front wiper slightly smeary and washer jet not working
Advisoryfoot brake pedal has slight travel
AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisorycovers and shields fitted obstructing view of components
AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
AdvisoryFront both sides inner plastic wheel arch liners missing
AdvisoryRear both sides coil springs corroded
AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pads appear low
PASSED · 19 Apr 2016
Test date19 Apr 2016
Expiry24 Apr 2017
Test number927959586345
Mileage59,939 mi
Advisoryengine light on
Advisorynail in offside rear tyre
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Advisorynearside outer sill damaged
Advisorycentre exhaust bracket broken
Advisoryboth rear coil springs corroded
AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PASSED · 25 Apr 2015
Test date25 Apr 2015
Expiry24 Apr 2016
Test number208335215452
Mileage58,285 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
User Enteredall coil springs corroded
PASSED · 19 Apr 2014
Test date19 Apr 2014
Expiry21 Apr 2015
Test number938469304181
Mileage56,599 mi
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User Enteredengine light on
User Enteredoil breather pipe broken
FAILED · 16 Apr 2014
Test date16 Apr 2014
Expiry
Test number507296804164
Mileage56,587 mi
FailCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
PrsWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Enteredengine light on
User Enteredoil breather pipe broken
PASSED · 22 Apr 2013
Test date22 Apr 2013
Expiry21 Apr 2014
Test number639342613100
Mileage54,853 mi
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAILED · 22 Apr 2013
Test date22 Apr 2013
Expiry
Test number286492713459
Mileage54,852 mi
FailNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
AdvisoryInner Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2012
Test date21 Apr 2012
Expiry20 Apr 2013
Test number508712712179
Mileage51,241 mi
PASSED · 18 Apr 2011
Test date18 Apr 2011
Expiry20 Apr 2012
Test number757518301164
Mileage47,903 mi
FAILED · 15 Apr 2011
Test date15 Apr 2011
Expiry
Test number976505001137
Mileage47,890 mi
FailCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
FailNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
DangerousNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
PASSED · 13 Apr 2010
Test date13 Apr 2010
Expiry20 Apr 2011
Test number792583000149
Mileage40,689 mi
FAILED · 13 Apr 2010
Test date13 Apr 2010
Expiry
Test number234323800197
Mileage40,689 mi
FailWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
PASSED · 21 Apr 2009
Test date21 Apr 2009
Expiry20 Apr 2010
Test number474151519142
Mileage32,112 mi
AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 7 Apr 2008
Test date7 Apr 2008
Expiry6 Apr 2009
Test number964588398066
Mileage21,234 mi
FAILED · 7 Apr 2008
Test date7 Apr 2008
Expiry
Test number173368098074
Mileage21,232 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
PASSED · 19 Nov 2007
Test date19 Nov 2007
Expiry18 Nov 2008
Test number653323727361
Mileage18,254 mi
PASSED · 19 Jan 2007
Test date19 Jan 2007
Expiry18 Jan 2008
Test number674089017071
Mileage17,532 mi
User EnteredSlight damage to nearside rear outer body sill.
PASSED · 19 Jan 2006
Test date19 Jan 2006
Expiry18 Jan 2007
Test number303239116086
Mileage16,321 mi