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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LB02 UPEMOT history

LB02 UPE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 207,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Feb 2024
Mileage
207,452 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 UPE
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
17 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB02 UPE was last recorded at 207,452 miles on 8 Feb 2024, 7,989 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 May 2009: 89,485 miles, lower than 98,485 miles on 13 May 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
199,463 miles · 6 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
7,989 miles
Average per year
9,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,452 miles
  • 2023 – 199,463 miles
  • 2022 – 187,990 miles
  • 2021 – 179,692 miles
  • 2017 – 171,358 miles
  • 2016 – 161,902 miles
  • 2015 – 149,941 miles
  • 2014 – 141,760 miles
  • 2013 – 134,749 miles
  • 2012 – 126,555 miles
  • 2011 – 117,083 miles
  • 2010 – 103,329 miles
  • 2009 – 89,539 miles
  • 2008 – 79,493 miles
  • 2007 – 53,785 miles
  • 2006 – 46,091 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail207,452 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill corroded badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail207,452 miles (+7,989)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,452 miles
    Test number
    566096789192
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill corroded badly (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front inner sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,463 miles (+145)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    199,463 miles
    Test number
    553873399758
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail199,318 miles (+11,328)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,318 miles
    Test number
    818510869730
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass187,990 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    187,990 miles
    Test number
    426552364290
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail187,990 miles (+8,298)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,990 miles
    Test number
    115746217657
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass179,692 miles (+8,334)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,692 miles
    Test number
    353581160383
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass171,358 miles (+384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    171,358 miles
    Test number
    906992354717
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Fail170,974 miles (+9,072)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,974 miles
    Test number
    735144795247
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  9. Pass161,902 miles (+593)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    161,902 miles
    Test number
    212282896468
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust boots come adrift
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  10. Fail161,309 miles (+11,368)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,309 miles
    Test number
    703614384664
    • DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber dust boots come adrift
    • AdvisoryFront number plate damaged

  11. Pass149,941 miles (+314)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    149,941 miles
    Test number
    155509445132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken

  12. Fail149,627 miles (+7,867)1 failure3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,627 miles
    Test number
    587741145183
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront registration plate damaged
    • NoteO.s.f. inner drive shaft gaiter split
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken

  13. Pass141,760 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    141,760 miles
    Test number
    897818744112
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s outer sill dented
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still supported
    • NoteSlight bind of n/s/r brake

  14. Fail141,759 miles (+7,010)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,759 miles
    Test number
    269350144181
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s outer sill dented
    • NoteRear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust system still supported
    • NoteSlight bind of n/s/r brake

  15. Pass134,749 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    134,749 miles
    Test number
    815111153110
    • NoteO/s/f under tray fixing missing
    • NoteO/s/r brake flexi pipe corroded at ferrules

  16. Fail134,749 miles (+8,194)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,749 miles
    Test number
    166181453148
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/s/f under tray fixing missing
    • NoteO/s/r brake flexi pipe corroded at ferrules

  17. Pass126,555 miles (+9,472)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    126,555 miles
    Test number
    209194342129
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  18. Pass117,083 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2012
    Odometer
    117,083 miles
    Test number
    705139121197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,771 miles (+13,442)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,771 miles
    Test number
    439144521140
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  20. Pass103,329 miles (+122)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,329 miles
    Test number
    853933430103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail103,207 miles (+13,668)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,207 miles
    Test number
    632167220186
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

  22. Pass89,539 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,539 miles
    Test number
    840308589186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  23. Fail89,527 miles (+42)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,527 miles
    Test number
    491202289151
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass89,485 miles (-9,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    89,485 miles
    Test number
    860625539194
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  25. Fail98,485 miles (+18,992)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,485 miles
    Test number
    521233939122
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  26. Pass79,493 miles (+25,708)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    79,493 miles
    Test number
    741299218104
    • NoteBoth front tyres and n/s/rear tyre at legal limits.--3 needed now.
    • NoteREar brake pads very nearly worn.

  27. Pass53,785 miles (+7,694)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,785 miles
    Test number
    830200627198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass46,091 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    46,091 miles
    Test number
    552290376108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 UPE

Does LB02 UPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 UPE expired on 5 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 UPE?
The MOT on LB02 UPE expired on 5 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 UPE done?
LB02 UPE was recorded at 207,452 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2024, an average of 9,147 miles a year.
Has LB02 UPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 UPE has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 UPE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 May 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 UPE find?
LB02 UPE failed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush, and 6 more.

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