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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LB02 VLUMOT history

LB02 VLU is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 6 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 286,750 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2026
Mileage
286,750 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 VLU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
6 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 VLU was last recorded at 286,750 miles on 17 Apr 2025, 15,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
271,597 miles · 4 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
15,153 miles
Average per year
12,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 286,750 miles
  • 2024 – 271,597 miles
  • 2023 – 247,022 miles
  • 2021 – 213,363 miles
  • 2020 – 193,145 miles
  • 2019 – 160,693 miles
  • 2018 – 137,625 miles
  • 2017 – 110,906 miles
  • 2016 – 95,232 miles
  • 2015 – 86,516 miles
  • 2014 – 75,800 miles
  • 2013 – 74,258 miles
  • 2012 – 72,056 miles
  • 2011 – 70,413 miles
  • 2010 – 68,717 miles
  • 2009 – 66,317 miles
  • 2008 – 63,310 miles
  • 2007 – 57,515 miles
  • 2006 – 51,002 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,750 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,750 miles (+15,153)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    286,750 miles
    Test number
    284411241733

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass271,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    271,597 miles
    Test number
    271765440400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail271,589 miles (+24,567)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,589 miles
    Test number
    465768538484
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass247,022 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    247,022 miles
    Test number
    173975693404
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail247,022 miles (+33,659)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,022 miles
    Test number
    667440457108
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass213,363 miles (+20,218)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    213,363 miles
    Test number
    747670686560
    • AdvisoryExhaust clamp corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass193,145 miles (+32,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,145 miles
    Test number
    452836967202
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass160,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    160,693 miles
    Test number
    969172715632
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension mount as slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension mount as slight movement

  9. Fail160,693 miles (+23,068)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,693 miles
    Test number
    948888337248
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper suspension mount as slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper suspension mount as slight movement

  10. Pass137,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,625 miles
    Test number
    684906569461
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Fail137,625 miles (+26,719)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,625 miles
    Test number
    929031083944
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Pass110,906 miles (+15,674)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,906 miles
    Test number
    869447913362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,232 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    95,232 miles
    Test number
    471691936921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail95,228 miles (+8,712)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,228 miles
    Test number
    358472799651
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass86,516 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    916522745195
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail86,516 miles (+10,716)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,516 miles
    Test number
    199842645109
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass75,800 miles (+1,542)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,800 miles
    Test number
    569534034155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass74,258 miles (+2,202)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    74,258 miles
    Test number
    277874643495
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteO/S mirror casing damaged.
    • NoteSlight noise found in steering column when steering 'wiggled'.

  19. Pass72,056 miles (+1,643)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    72,056 miles
    Test number
    297206742137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,413 miles (+1,696)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    70,413 miles
    Test number
    195907141177
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass68,717 miles (+2,400)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    68,717 miles
    Test number
    762585440155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,317 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    514182949148
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated

  23. Fail66,317 miles (+3,007)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,317 miles
    Test number
    441341249165
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteRear axle bushes deteriorated

  24. Pass63,310 miles (+5,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    481460558146
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass57,515 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    57,515 miles
    Test number
    781540557189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,002 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,002 miles
    Test number
    111513156165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 VLU

Does LB02 VLU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 VLU expired on 16 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 VLU?
The MOT on LB02 VLU expired on 16 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 VLU done?
LB02 VLU was recorded at 286,750 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2025, an average of 12,490 miles a year.
Has LB02 VLU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 VLU has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on LB02 VLU 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 VLU find?
LB02 VLU passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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