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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

L88 LBFMOT history

L88 LBF is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 166,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

L88 LBF black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
166,689 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,541 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L88 LBF
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
6 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L88 LBF was last recorded at 166,689 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 1,467 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,222 miles · 26 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,467 miles
Average per year
6,541 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 166,689 miles
  • 2025 – 165,222 miles
  • 2024 – 160,025 miles
  • 2023 – 156,980 miles
  • 2022 – 154,699 miles
  • 2018 – 144,946 miles
  • 2017 – 137,352 miles
  • 2016 – 134,999 miles
  • 2015 – 127,270 miles
  • 2014 – 123,281 miles
  • 2012 – 108,582 miles
  • 2011 – 93,657 miles
  • 2010 – 80,915 miles
  • 2009 – 65,714 miles
  • 2008 – 50,546 miles
  • 2007 – 46,257 miles
  • 2006 – 39,406 miles
  • 2005 – 30,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,689 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear AXEL CORRODEDRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,689 miles (+1,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    166,689 miles
    Test number
    365841083538
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear AXEL CORRODED

  2. Pass165,222 miles (+5,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,222 miles
    Test number
    263351679529
    • AdvisoryRear axel corroded

  3. Pass160,025 miles (+3,045)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    160,025 miles
    Test number
    590067152607
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,980 miles (+2,281)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    156,980 miles
    Test number
    769722250831
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass154,699 miles (+9,753)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,699 miles
    Test number
    980357028590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass144,946 miles (+7,594)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    144,946 miles
    Test number
    227738960105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower INNER SILL AREAS DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower INNER SILL AREAS DAMAGED
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,352 miles (+2,353)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    137,352 miles
    Test number
    621970814482
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass134,999 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,999 miles
    Test number
    955036282879
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail134,998 miles (+7,728)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,998 miles
    Test number
    301181842192
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass127,270 miles (+3,989)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    127,270 miles
    Test number
    197522267120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail123,281 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,281 miles
    Test number
    477511234455
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass123,281 miles (+7,389)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    123,281 miles
    Test number
    538941334329
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass115,892 miles (+7,310)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    115,892 miles
    Test number
    268863714045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail108,582 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    325118732369
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  15. Pass108,582 miles (+14,925)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    615758432302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass93,657 miles (+12,742)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,657 miles
    Test number
    278647451176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass80,915 miles (+15,201)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    80,915 miles
    Test number
    351741860113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,714 miles (+15,168)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    323557159105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,546 miles (+4,289)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    50,546 miles
    Test number
    940550878152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,257 miles (+6,851)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    46,257 miles
    Test number
    622528147296
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteRear tyres getting low.

  21. Pass39,406 miles (+8,866)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    39,406 miles
    Test number
    612170536241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    30,540 miles
    Test number
    761424025269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail30,540 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,540 miles
    Test number
    673424925257
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about L88 LBF

Does L88 LBF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L88 LBF is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on L88 LBF?
The MOT on L88 LBF is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L88 LBF done?
L88 LBF was recorded at 166,689 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 6,541 miles a year.
Has L88 LBF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L88 LBF has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2016.
Has the mileage on L88 LBF 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 L88 LBF find?
L88 LBF passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear axel corroded.

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