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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LB02 VLXMOT history

LB02 VLX is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 10 Jun 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 285,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2025
Mileage
285,903 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
12,827 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB02 VLX
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
10 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB02 VLX was last recorded at 285,903 miles on 6 Feb 2024, 14,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Nov 2010: 132,490 miles, lower than 132,492 miles on 23 Nov 2010.

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
271,763 miles · 8 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
14,140 miles
Average per year
12,827 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 285,903 miles
  • 2023 – 271,763 miles
  • 2022 – 268,550 miles
  • 2021 – 263,034 miles
  • 2019 – 259,532 miles
  • 2018 – 251,145 miles
  • 2017 – 241,722 miles
  • 2016 – 227,745 miles
  • 2015 – 216,194 miles
  • 2014 – 204,061 miles
  • 2013 – 195,279 miles
  • 2012 – 181,147 miles
  • 2011 – 155,176 miles
  • 2010 – 132,490 miles
  • 2009 – 113,223 miles
  • 2008 – 91,953 miles
  • 2007 – 68,618 miles
  • 2006 – 58,606 miles
  • 2005 – 46,535 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass285,903 miles
  • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryBoth front front floor to sills corroded

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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge and close to limit

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass285,903 miles (+14,140)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    285,903 miles
    Test number
    218591097530
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front front floor to sills corroded

  2. Pass271,763 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    271,763 miles
    Test number
    696901864878
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail271,763 miles (+3,213)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,763 miles
    Test number
    943276619829
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system grabbing severely (1.3.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge and close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass268,550 miles (+5,516)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    268,550 miles
    Test number
    332587956802
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass263,034 miles (+3,502)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    263,034 miles
    Test number
    988442872000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass259,532 miles (+8,387)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    259,532 miles
    Test number
    446820155669
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass251,145 miles (+46)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    251,145 miles
    Test number
    416139171144
    • 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))

  8. Fail251,099 miles (+9,377)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,099 miles
    Test number
    787718640095
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass241,722 miles (+587)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    241,722 miles
    Test number
    963490379101
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  10. Fail241,135 miles (+13,390)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,135 miles
    Test number
    679725071121
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  11. Pass227,745 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    227,745 miles
    Test number
    239742955002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

  12. Fail227,745 miles (+11,551)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,745 miles
    Test number
    127860397896
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil weak (2.7.3)

  13. Pass216,194 miles (+12,133)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    216,194 miles
    Test number
    762549611377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass204,061 miles (+8,782)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    204,061 miles
    Test number
    517732954353
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass195,279 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    195,279 miles
    Test number
    669202253353
    • NoteRear bumpstops broken

  16. Fail195,267 miles (+14,120)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,267 miles
    Test number
    779382053376
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear bumpstops broken

  17. Pass181,147 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    181,147 miles
    Test number
    629770942350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumpstops broken

  18. Fail181,133 miles (+25,957)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,133 miles
    Test number
    156338032353
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear bumpstops broken

  19. Pass155,176 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    155,176 miles
    Test number
    775041511311
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

  20. Fail155,176 miles (+22,686)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,176 miles
    Test number
    628531911341
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

  21. Pass132,490 miles (-2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    132,490 miles
    Test number
    444408620477
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail132,492 miles (+19,269)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,492 miles
    Test number
    631007720392
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Fail113,223 miles2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,223 miles
    Test number
    173225039389
    • Repaired at testBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine temp. gauge not working
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  24. Pass113,223 miles (+21,270)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    113,223 miles
    Test number
    911135839329
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteEngine temp. gauge not working
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges

  25. Pass91,953 miles (+6,069)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    91,953 miles
    Test number
    700898338354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass85,884 miles (+17,266)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,884 miles
    Test number
    951942568120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass68,618 miles (+10,012)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,618 miles
    Test number
    922688857197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,606 miles (+132)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,606 miles
    Test number
    233976456144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,474 miles (+11,939)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,474 miles
    Test number
    162791456113
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  30. Pass46,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    46,535 miles
    Test number
    780040165157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB02 VLX

Does LB02 VLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB02 VLX expired on 7 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB02 VLX?
The MOT on LB02 VLX expired on 7 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB02 VLX done?
LB02 VLX was recorded at 285,903 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2024, an average of 12,827 miles a year.
Has LB02 VLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB02 VLX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB02 VLX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Nov 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB02 VLX find?
LB02 VLX passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated front; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front; both front front floor to sills corroded.

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