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Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LB02 JHLMOT history

LB02 JHL is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 127,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
127,917 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 JHL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 JHL was last recorded at 127,917 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,993 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,924 miles
Average per year
4,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 127,917 miles
  • 2025 – 125,993 miles
  • 2024 – 123,699 miles
  • 2023 – 108,829 miles
  • 2022 – 103,000 miles
  • 2021 – 99,489 miles
  • 2020 – 96,293 miles
  • 2018 – 91,009 miles
  • 2017 – 87,008 miles
  • 2016 – 83,304 miles
  • 2015 – 80,103 miles
  • 2014 – 76,664 miles
  • 2013 – 73,814 miles
  • 2012 – 71,398 miles
  • 2011 – 68,839 miles
  • 2010 – 63,610 miles
  • 2009 – 60,088 miles
  • 2008 – 57,729 miles
  • 2007 – 55,773 miles
  • 2006 – 52,676 miles
  • 2005 – 44,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass127,917 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Centre exhaust bracket broken

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan has a hole in it and is corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass127,917 miles (+1,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    127,917 miles
    Test number
    171268521791
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass125,993 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    125,993 miles
    Test number
    908489675635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail125,981 miles (+2,282)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,981 miles
    Test number
    579384790046
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed blow on exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass123,699 miles (+13)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    123,699 miles
    Test number
    396263640227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan has a hole in it and is corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and rear axle are heavily corroded.

  5. Fail123,686 miles (+14,857)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,686 miles
    Test number
    856675280942
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust leaking. (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan has a hole in it and is corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorbers are heavily corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront subframe and rear axle are heavily corroded.

  6. Pass108,829 miles (+5,829)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    108,829 miles
    Test number
    124689738442
    • AdvisoryEngine leaking oil(Slight)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass103,000 miles (+3,511)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    103,000 miles
    Test number
    637769329619
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass99,489 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,489 miles
    Test number
    435882201922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  9. Fail99,484 miles (+3,191)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,484 miles
    Test number
    705884023276
    • DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken

  10. Pass96,293 miles (+5,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    96,293 miles
    Test number
    706890547572
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust in poor condition and leaking
    • AdvisoryOsf tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Pass91,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,009 miles
    Test number
    607265009410
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at centre clamp

  12. Fail91,003 miles (+3,995)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,003 miles
    Test number
    845178573015
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative Vacuam hose split (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust leak at centre clamp

  13. Pass87,008 miles (+3,704)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,008 miles
    Test number
    293491176435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass83,304 miles (+3,201)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    83,304 miles
    Test number
    589725482064
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted not allowing inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

  15. Pass80,103 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    80,103 miles
    Test number
    223777724346
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Fail80,103 miles (+3,439)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,103 miles
    Test number
    917494145864
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Pass76,664 miles (+2,850)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,664 miles
    Test number
    905636414385
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass73,814 miles (+2,416)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,814 miles
    Test number
    327022213374
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass71,398 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    71,398 miles
    Test number
    105618992227
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail71,398 miles (+2,559)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,398 miles
    Test number
    147108292208
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre has cracking to tread and sidewalls and worn to inner edge

  21. Pass68,839 miles (+5,229)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    68,839 miles
    Test number
    546843991254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass63,610 miles (+3,522)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    63,610 miles
    Test number
    384151190242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre heavly cracked on sidewall
    • NoteVery slight bind on n/s/r wheel

  23. Pass60,088 miles (+2,359)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    60,088 miles
    Test number
    370917889240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass57,729 miles (+1,956)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,729 miles
    Test number
    751171588289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,773 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,773 miles
    Test number
    692057577213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,676 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    52,676 miles
    Test number
    100373866293
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail52,676 miles (+88)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,676 miles
    Test number
    973753966205
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass52,588 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    52,588 miles
    Test number
    513689126283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass44,774 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    44,774 miles
    Test number
    874099325287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about LB02 JHL

Does LB02 JHL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB02 JHL is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB02 JHL?
The MOT on LB02 JHL is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB02 JHL done?
LB02 JHL was recorded at 127,917 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,046 miles a year.
Has LB02 JHL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 JHL has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on LB02 JHL 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 JHL find?
LB02 JHL passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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