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Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LB02 VKUMOT history

LB02 VKU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 5 Jul 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,805 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Dec 2023
Mileage
197,805 mi
At MOT on 19 Nov 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 VKU
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
5 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 VKU was last recorded at 197,805 miles on 19 Nov 2022, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,793 miles · 18 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
9,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 197,805 miles
  • 2021 – 192,278 miles
  • 2020 – 184,749 miles
  • 2019 – 177,128 miles
  • 2018 – 169,260 miles
  • 2017 – 160,062 miles
  • 2016 – 151,069 miles
  • 2015 – 141,017 miles
  • 2014 – 128,352 miles
  • 2013 – 117,579 miles
  • 2012 – 105,844 miles
  • 2011 – 93,537 miles
  • 2010 – 87,028 miles
  • 2009 – 79,570 miles
  • 2008 – 70,781 miles
  • 2007 – 62,955 miles
  • 2006 – 47,502 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,805 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,805 miles (+12)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    197,805 miles
    Test number
    878464010031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f bottom arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail197,793 miles (+5,515)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,793 miles
    Test number
    470064558139
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass192,278 miles (+7,529)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,278 miles
    Test number
    543359568149
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCracked mirror glass

  4. Pass184,749 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,749 miles
    Test number
    860898115389
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail184,746 miles (+7,618)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,746 miles
    Test number
    561774938701
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    177,128 miles
    Test number
    273693922982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail177,128 miles (+7,868)4 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,128 miles
    Test number
    213723315881
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass169,260 miles (+9,198)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    169,260 miles
    Test number
    551767890565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass160,062 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    160,062 miles
    Test number
    131850860349
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail160,006 miles (+8,937)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,006 miles
    Test number
    454352429196
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass151,069 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    100015152320
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Fail151,069 miles (+264)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,069 miles
    Test number
    614627596226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing bump stop broken (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Fail150,805 miles (+9,788)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,805 miles
    Test number
    710346500550
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass141,017 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    141,017 miles
    Test number
    378358103396
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail141,016 miles (+12,664)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,016 miles
    Test number
    940734378988
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass128,352 miles (+296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,352 miles
    Test number
    837786784215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail128,056 miles (+10,477)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,056 miles
    Test number
    548599574284
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass117,579 miles (+1)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    117,579 miles
    Test number
    418664203301
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels stiff to rotate by hand

  19. Fail117,578 miles (+11,734)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,578 miles
    Test number
    917453303333
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBoth rear wheels stiff to rotate by hand

  20. Pass105,844 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    105,844 miles
    Test number
    125636392225
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail105,844 miles (+12,307)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,844 miles
    Test number
    316836692235
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass93,537 miles (+6,509)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,537 miles
    Test number
    868568891201
    • 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)

  23. Pass87,028 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,028 miles
    Test number
    583227700312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail87,026 miles (+7,456)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,026 miles
    Test number
    524941700385
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  25. Pass79,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,570 miles
    Test number
    141043709317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,556 miles (+8,775)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,556 miles
    Test number
    944453909379
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  27. Pass70,781 miles (+7,826)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    70,781 miles
    Test number
    190731608304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s front tyre approaching wear limit inner edge
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting in need of attention
    • NoteSlight binding o/s rear brake

  28. Pass62,955 miles (+15,453)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    62,955 miles
    Test number
    591424307326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    403984676166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 VKU

Does LB02 VKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 VKU expired on 2 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 VKU?
The MOT on LB02 VKU expired on 2 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 VKU done?
LB02 VKU was recorded at 197,805 miles at its MOT on 19 Nov 2022, an average of 9,160 miles a year.
Has LB02 VKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 VKU has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on LB02 VKU 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 VKU find?
LB02 VKU passed its latest MOT on 19 Nov 2022 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f bottom arm rear bush; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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