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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LB02 AKXMOT history

LB02 AKX is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 18 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 238,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Dec 2026
Mileage
238,656 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,000 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 AKX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 AKX was last recorded at 238,656 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 13,277 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,379 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
13,277 miles
Average per year
10,000 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 238,656 miles
  • 2024 – 225,379 miles
  • 2023 – 216,884 miles
  • 2022 – 208,821 miles
  • 2021 – 204,062 miles
  • 2020 – 198,758 miles
  • 2019 – 194,228 miles
  • 2018 – 188,878 miles
  • 2017 – 181,055 miles
  • 2016 – 174,568 miles
  • 2015 – 164,725 miles
  • 2014 – 154,990 miles
  • 2013 – 140,799 miles
  • 2012 – 128,777 miles
  • 2011 – 114,832 miles
  • 2010 – 99,182 miles
  • 2009 – 82,892 miles
  • 2008 – 70,177 miles
  • 2007 – 57,774 miles
  • 2006 – 43,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,656 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 8 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,656 miles (+13,277)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    238,656 miles
    Test number
    956852479041
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass225,379 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    225,379 miles
    Test number
    615270863983
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail225,377 miles (+8,493)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,377 miles
    Test number
    808453029889
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass216,884 miles (+8,063)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    216,884 miles
    Test number
    174198707761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass208,821 miles (+4,759)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    208,821 miles
    Test number
    786602360022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass204,062 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    204,062 miles
    Test number
    642529022150
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on edges

  7. Fail204,059 miles (+5,301)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,059 miles
    Test number
    969069802203
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on edges

  8. Pass198,758 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    198,758 miles
    Test number
    567399847297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass194,228 miles (+5,350)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    194,228 miles
    Test number
    479725557164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass188,878 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    188,878 miles
    Test number
    107426664594
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail188,876 miles (+7,821)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,876 miles
    Test number
    106163545861
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass181,055 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    181,055 miles
    Test number
    302815846047
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail181,054 miles (+6,486)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,054 miles
    Test number
    603050477204
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass174,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    174,568 miles
    Test number
    101184007826

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass174,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    174,568 miles
    Test number
    721373170867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail174,567 miles (+9,842)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,567 miles
    Test number
    528635749711
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass164,725 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    164,725 miles
    Test number
    755228704224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail164,725 miles (+9,735)2 dangerous6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,725 miles
    Test number
    633645770324
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureElectrical wiring deteriorated and bare wires exposed tow bar wireing to socket (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin note/rear pads not fully visible/recommend further check (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass154,990 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    154,990 miles
    Test number
    527705464387
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly torn

  20. Fail154,990 miles (+14,191)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,990 miles
    Test number
    698745064322
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blades slightly torn

  21. Pass140,799 miles (+12,022)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    140,799 miles
    Test number
    439593433234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Fail128,777 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,777 miles
    Test number
    215287732269
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass128,777 miles (+13,945)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    128,777 miles
    Test number
    727147632218
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass114,832 miles (+15,650)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    114,832 miles
    Test number
    367345031237
    • NoteFront no. plate in poor condition (recomend replacement)
    • NoteLight binding from rear brakes (recomend rear brake check)

  25. Fail99,182 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    764322020297
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  26. Pass99,182 miles (+16,290)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,182 miles
    Test number
    963232620214
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  27. Pass82,892 miles (+12,715)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    82,892 miles
    Test number
    394983089186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass70,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    203680198157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail70,177 miles (+12,403)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,177 miles
    Test number
    241730798436
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass57,774 miles (+14,029)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    57,774 miles
    Test number
    424664897170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass43,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    43,745 miles
    Test number
    713249656184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 AKX

Does LB02 AKX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 AKX is valid until 20 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB02 AKX?
The MOT on LB02 AKX is valid until 20 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 AKX done?
LB02 AKX was recorded at 238,656 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 10,000 miles a year.
Has LB02 AKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 AKX has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 AKX 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 LB02 AKX find?
LB02 AKX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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