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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L2 TCEMOT history

L2 TCE is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 168,071 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.

L2 TCE black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Mar 2027
Mileage
168,071 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
MOT tests
35
21 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,855 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L2 TCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L2 TCE was last recorded at 168,071 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 4,094 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,977 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
4,094 miles
Average per year
6,855 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,071 miles
  • 2025 – 163,977 miles
  • 2024 – 159,672 miles
  • 2023 – 153,908 miles
  • 2022 – 149,002 miles
  • 2021 – 143,694 miles
  • 2020 – 139,771 miles
  • 2019 – 133,230 miles
  • 2018 – 126,680 miles
  • 2017 – 122,191 miles
  • 2016 – 115,848 miles
  • 2015 – 110,251 miles
  • 2014 – 104,298 miles
  • 2013 – 96,395 miles
  • 2012 – 87,803 miles
  • 2011 – 79,159 miles
  • 2010 – 70,942 miles
  • 2009 – 60,294 miles
  • 2008 – 50,344 miles
  • 2007 – 40,436 miles
  • 2006 – 30,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,071 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    168,071 miles
    Test number
    322358300972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,070 miles (+4,093)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,070 miles
    Test number
    396228012742
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass163,977 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    163,977 miles
    Test number
    492850201515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail163,976 miles (+4,304)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,976 miles
    Test number
    913388002846
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass159,672 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    159,672 miles
    Test number
    208289353057
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass153,908 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    153,908 miles
    Test number
    320184814180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail153,873 miles (+4,871)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,873 miles
    Test number
    292317122634
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass149,002 miles (+40)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,002 miles
    Test number
    854032707006
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail148,962 miles (+5,268)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,962 miles
    Test number
    853397119455
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass143,694 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    143,694 miles
    Test number
    712913270345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake back plates corroded

  11. Fail143,667 miles (+3,896)7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,667 miles
    Test number
    510266507701
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both brake back plates corroded

  12. Pass139,771 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    139,771 miles
    Test number
    231535233977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail139,768 miles (+6,538)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,768 miles
    Test number
    765955038093
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass133,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    133,230 miles
    Test number
    135697026883
    • AdvisoryBody work taped up over sharpe edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  15. Fail133,229 miles (+6,549)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,229 miles
    Test number
    226166851524
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody work taped up over sharpe edges
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chipped

  16. Pass126,680 miles (+4,489)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,680 miles
    Test number
    650394870592
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass122,191 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    122,191 miles
    Test number
    918936118635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail122,191 miles (+6,343)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,191 miles
    Test number
    771441758969
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass115,848 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    115,848 miles
    Test number
    532325982535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  20. Fail115,843 miles (+5,592)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,843 miles
    Test number
    562060931026
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge wear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryEngine cover fitted

  21. Pass110,251 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    110,251 miles
    Test number
    199494065474
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail110,251 miles (+5,953)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,251 miles
    Test number
    787744065082
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass104,298 miles (+7,903)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    104,298 miles
    Test number
    145236054002
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass96,395 miles (+150)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    96,395 miles
    Test number
    456177943057
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Fail96,245 miles (+8,442)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,245 miles
    Test number
    767632543081
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  26. Pass87,803 miles (+8,644)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,803 miles
    Test number
    446838552027
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass79,159 miles (+64)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    79,159 miles
    Test number
    857546921056
    • NoteAir bag light on

  28. Fail79,095 miles (+8,153)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,095 miles
    Test number
    779664721054
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteAir bag light on

  29. Pass70,942 miles (+10,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,942 miles
    Test number
    944372030073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass60,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,294 miles
    Test number
    461229429012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail60,294 miles (+9,950)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,294 miles
    Test number
    343799829002
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass50,344 miles (+9,908)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,344 miles
    Test number
    243318308039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass40,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    40,436 miles
    Test number
    130376917052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail40,433 miles (+10,141)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,433 miles
    Test number
    383776317076
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • NoteFront discs corroded slightly

  35. Pass30,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    30,292 miles
    Test number
    281019416008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L2 TCE

Does L2 TCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L2 TCE is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L2 TCE?
The MOT on L2 TCE is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L2 TCE done?
L2 TCE was recorded at 168,071 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,855 miles a year.
Has L2 TCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L2 TCE has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on L2 TCE 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 L2 TCE find?
L2 TCE passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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