
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc
LA02 RYMMOT history
LA02 RYM is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 3 Aug 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 129,832 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 May 2025
- Mileage
- 129,832 mi
- At MOT on 3 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 5,425 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LA02 RYM
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Aug 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 3 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LA02 RYM was last recorded at 129,832 miles on 3 May 2024, 11,862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 117,970 miles · 18 Apr 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 11,862 miles
- Average per year
- 5,425 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 129,832 miles
- 2023 – 117,970 miles
- 2022 – 111,024 miles
- 2021 – 102,600 miles
- 2019 – 94,817 miles
- 2018 – 90,239 miles
- 2017 – 85,810 miles
- 2016 – 80,406 miles
- 2015 – 74,182 miles
- 2014 – 73,721 miles
- 2013 – 71,732 miles
- 2012 – 69,631 miles
- 2011 – 68,279 miles
- 2010 – 64,673 miles
- 2009 – 61,362 miles
- 2008 – 56,940 miles
- 2007 – 46,602 miles
- 2006 – 36,083 miles
- 2005 – 27,948 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,832 miles (+11,862)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2025
- Odometer
- 129,832 miles
- Test number
- 713331531348
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,970 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 117,970 miles
- Test number
- 743175211795
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,970 miles (+6,946)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,970 miles
- Test number
- 622466256124
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass111,024 miles (+8,424)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 111,024 miles
- Test number
- 822731480944
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front wings corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front head light washer jet missing
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass102,600 miles (+7,783)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 102,600 miles
- Test number
- 582610128496
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass94,817 miles (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 94,817 miles
- Test number
- 508067871084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail94,810 miles (+4,571)2 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,810 miles
- Test number
- 844766834309
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass90,239 miles (+55)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 90,239 miles
- Test number
- 524260612150
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail90,184 miles (+4,374)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,184 miles
- Test number
- 684829576340
- MajorFront Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn both sides (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn strut top- excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass85,810 miles (+5,404)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 85,810 miles
- Test number
- 842222187567
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass80,406 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 80,406 miles
- Test number
- 347438224896
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faceses (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre cracking in wall
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail80,406 miles (+6,224)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,406 miles
- Test number
- 141237216395
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner faceses (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNear side rear tyre cracking in wall
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass74,182 miles (+461)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 74,182 miles
- Test number
- 357806403097
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracking to sidewall
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot strut top (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass73,721 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 73,721 miles
- Test number
- 925681024328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,732 miles (+2,101)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 71,732 miles
- Test number
- 216696123350
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass69,631 miles (+1,352)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 69,631 miles
- Test number
- 887854822323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,279 miles (+3,606)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 68,279 miles
- Test number
- 455681221349
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass64,673 miles (+3,311)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 64,673 miles
- Test number
- 191657100352
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass61,362 miles (+4,422)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 61,362 miles
- Test number
- 161574609340
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,940 miles (+10,338)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 56,940 miles
- Test number
- 402136298247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,602 miles (+10,519)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 46,602 miles
- Test number
- 262592297200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,083 miles (+8,135)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 36,083 miles
- Test number
- 421246716209
- 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)
Pass27,948 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 27,948 miles
- Test number
- 430263305273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LA02 RYM
- Does LA02 RYM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LA02 RYM expired on 2 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LA02 RYM?
- The MOT on LA02 RYM expired on 2 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LA02 RYM done?
- LA02 RYM was recorded at 129,832 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2024, an average of 5,425 miles a year.
- Has LA02 RYM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LA02 RYM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Apr 2023.
- Has the mileage on LA02 RYM 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 LA02 RYM find?
- LA02 RYM passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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