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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LB02 VLEMOT history

LB02 VLE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 185,268 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2022
Mileage
185,268 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,159 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 VLE
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
1 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
7 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 VLE was last recorded at 185,268 miles on 7 Dec 2021, 10,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,967 miles · 26 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
10,301 miles
Average per year
8,159 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 185,268 miles
  • 2020 – 174,967 miles
  • 2019 – 163,257 miles
  • 2018 – 155,754 miles
  • 2017 – 143,349 miles
  • 2016 – 134,291 miles
  • 2015 – 126,664 miles
  • 2014 – 118,215 miles
  • 2013 – 108,174 miles
  • 2012 – 102,307 miles
  • 2011 – 98,191 miles
  • 2010 – 92,962 miles
  • 2009 – 84,503 miles
  • 2008 – 77,684 miles
  • 2007 – 69,233 miles
  • 2006 – 58,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,268 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Side repeater not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,268 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    185,268 miles
    Test number
    815941559016
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail185,268 miles (+10,301)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,268 miles
    Test number
    748034022949
    • MajorFuel system component leaking under bonnet (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass174,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    174,967 miles
    Test number
    989568487356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail174,967 miles (+11,710)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,967 miles
    Test number
    446959004441
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass163,257 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    163,257 miles
    Test number
    472590003107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail163,257 miles (+7,503)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,257 miles
    Test number
    690535447041
    • DangerousFront Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass155,754 miles (+12,405)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    155,754 miles
    Test number
    133202097401
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUndertray slightly insecure

  8. Pass143,349 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    143,349 miles
    Test number
    846985183334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail143,346 miles (+9,055)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,346 miles
    Test number
    897192069722
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  10. Pass134,291 miles (+7,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2017
    Odometer
    134,291 miles
    Test number
    793082286074
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass126,664 miles (+8,449)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    126,664 miles
    Test number
    127282135137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass118,215 miles (+10,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    118,215 miles
    Test number
    299189934103
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass108,174 miles (+56)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    108,174 miles
    Test number
    907601833137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail108,118 miles (+5,811)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,118 miles
    Test number
    716870333163
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass102,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    102,307 miles
    Test number
    565393032194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail102,307 miles (+4,116)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,307 miles
    Test number
    426813832148
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass98,191 miles (+5,229)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    98,191 miles
    Test number
    689534641150
    • NoteN/s/r tyre low tread not below limits at time of test.

  18. Pass92,962 miles (+8,459)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2011
    Odometer
    92,962 miles
    Test number
    474162510192
    • Note(195/65/r15)
    • NoteN/s/f & o/s/f tyres low tread on inside edges not below limits at time of test.

  19. Pass84,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    84,503 miles
    Test number
    930772819167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail84,503 miles (+6,819)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,503 miles
    Test number
    892922419129
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass77,684 miles (+8,451)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    77,684 miles
    Test number
    222379418183
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting low tread not below limits at time of test.

  22. Pass69,233 miles (+11,092)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    69,233 miles
    Test number
    444540127111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass58,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    58,141 miles
    Test number
    812009126122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 VLE

Does LB02 VLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 VLE expired on 6 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 VLE?
The MOT on LB02 VLE expired on 6 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 VLE done?
LB02 VLE was recorded at 185,268 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2021, an average of 8,159 miles a year.
Has LB02 VLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 VLE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB02 VLE 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 VLE find?
LB02 VLE passed its latest MOT on 7 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..

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