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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LC02 MDUMOT history

LC02 MDU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 21 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,660 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2026.

LC02 MDU grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jan 2027
Mileage
147,660 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,727 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC02 MDU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
21 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC02 MDU was last recorded at 147,660 miles on 24 Jan 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,643 miles · 8 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,727 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,660 miles
  • 2025 – 143,672 miles
  • 2024 – 139,998 miles
  • 2023 – 133,567 miles
  • 2022 – 130,286 miles
  • 2021 – 126,433 miles
  • 2020 – 123,009 miles
  • 2019 – 119,182 miles
  • 2018 – 114,797 miles
  • 2017 – 110,182 miles
  • 2016 – 101,590 miles
  • 2015 – 90,995 miles
  • 2014 – 83,945 miles
  • 2013 – 75,908 miles
  • 2012 – 70,699 miles
  • 2011 – 66,002 miles
  • 2010 – 62,347 miles
  • 2009 – 57,310 miles
  • 2008 – 50,750 miles
  • 2007 – 45,176 miles
  • 2006 – 34,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,660 miles
  • MinorUpper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryToo low for RBT

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 Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,660 miles (+17)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    147,660 miles
    Test number
    909736282165
    • MinorUpper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS and OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryToo low for RBT

  2. Fail147,643 miles (+3,971)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,643 miles
    Test number
    725976599173
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and floorpan. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorUpper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass143,672 miles (+3,674)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,672 miles
    Test number
    607171805456
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass139,998 miles (+6,431)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    139,998 miles
    Test number
    910074114164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass133,567 miles (+3,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,567 miles
    Test number
    209468815937
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front /rear and both rears starting to oxidize (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass130,286 miles (+3,853)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    130,286 miles
    Test number
    248428018739
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryInner surfaces front discs corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s rear seat belt slow in returning

  7. Pass126,433 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    126,433 miles
    Test number
    911823040024
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail126,433 miles (+3,424)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,433 miles
    Test number
    911932964479
    • DangerousDrive belt so worn it is likely to fail alternator/power steering belt (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing. does not prevent the ingress (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing. does not prevent the ingress (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner cv boot weeping
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass123,009 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,009 miles
    Test number
    500130291544
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail123,009 miles (+3,827)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,009 miles
    Test number
    229604627305
    • DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass119,182 miles (+4,385)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    119,182 miles
    Test number
    484656945278
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass114,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,797 miles
    Test number
    270944788436
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail114,796 miles (+4,614)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,796 miles
    Test number
    191793270809
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass110,182 miles (+8,592)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,182 miles
    Test number
    465365446869
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass101,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    122977999342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail101,590 miles (+10,595)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,590 miles
    Test number
    630362012399
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • 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)

  17. Pass90,995 miles (+7,050)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    90,995 miles
    Test number
    976421075027
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass83,945 miles (+8,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    83,945 miles
    Test number
    496218094049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass75,908 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,908 miles
    Test number
    335594693032
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail75,908 miles (+5,209)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,908 miles
    Test number
    196063293461
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass70,699 miles (+4,697)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    70,699 miles
    Test number
    596676092022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass66,002 miles (+3,655)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,002 miles
    Test number
    595525591006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  23. Pass62,347 miles (+5,037)3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    62,347 miles
    Test number
    703874000100
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear bushes slightly deteriorated
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteOffside front body[sill] has da damage
    • NoteOffside rear lense cracked
    • NoteUnder engine tray fitted

  24. Pass57,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    57,310 miles
    Test number
    982026469022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail57,310 miles (+6,560)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,310 miles
    Test number
    420697359018
    • FailureCentre Upper Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass50,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    50,750 miles
    Test number
    110150568029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,750 miles (+5,574)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,750 miles
    Test number
    264129558035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass45,176 miles (+10,744)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    45,176 miles
    Test number
    573548457046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass34,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    34,432 miles
    Test number
    203048206447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC02 MDU

Does LC02 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LC02 MDU is valid until 23 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LC02 MDU?
The MOT on LC02 MDU is valid until 23 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LC02 MDU done?
LC02 MDU was recorded at 147,660 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2026, an average of 5,727 miles a year.
Has LC02 MDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC02 MDU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LC02 MDU 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 LC02 MDU find?
LC02 MDU passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: upper windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ns and os, and 1 more.

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