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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LD02 BNLMOT history

LD02 BNL is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 70,643 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

LD02 BNL black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
70,643 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,309 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD02 BNL
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
1 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD02 BNL was last recorded at 70,643 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 591 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,052 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
591 miles
Average per year
2,309 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,643 miles
  • 2024 – 70,052 miles
  • 2022 – 70,024 miles
  • 2016 – 64,590 miles
  • 2015 – 60,551 miles
  • 2014 – 53,043 miles
  • 2012 – 49,077 miles
  • 2011 – 44,782 miles
  • 2010 – 41,437 miles
  • 2009 – 38,433 miles
  • 2008 – 36,111 miles
  • 2007 – 30,786 miles
  • 2006 – 24,806 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,643 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rust on exhaust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,643 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    70,643 miles
    Test number
    426877535340
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail70,636 miles (+584)2 dangerous2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,636 miles
    Test number
    942863984669
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass70,052 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    70,052 miles
    Test number
    541704598869
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRust on exhaust

  4. Fail70,040 miles (+16)8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,040 miles
    Test number
    891431925194
    • MajorCentral Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRust on exhaust

  5. Fail70,024 miles (+5,434)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    721195194845
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass64,590 miles (+4,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    64,590 miles
    Test number
    875118359371
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  7. Pass60,551 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    706901655085
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFull size spare wheel fitted to nearside front
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteService light on

  8. Fail60,551 miles (+7,508)1 failure2 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,551 miles
    Test number
    668251155050
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFull size spare wheel fitted to nearside front
    • NoteOil level low
    • NoteService light on

  9. Pass53,043 miles (+3,966)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    53,043 miles
    Test number
    965588104004
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass49,077 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    195318272286
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Fail49,077 miles (+4,295)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,077 miles
    Test number
    538818672211
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  12. Pass44,782 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    44,782 miles
    Test number
    437765651282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass41,437 miles (+21)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    41,437 miles
    Test number
    413286450072
    • NoteDamage to nearside outer seal

  14. Fail41,416 miles (+2,983)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,416 miles
    Test number
    794043850035
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteDamage to nearside outer seal

  15. Pass38,433 miles (+2,322)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    38,433 miles
    Test number
    991308759029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    36,111 miles
    Test number
    642139058046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail36,108 miles (+5,322)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,108 miles
    Test number
    490789158081
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

  18. Pass30,786 miles (+5,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    30,786 miles
    Test number
    413577717103
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass24,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,806 miles
    Test number
    270928616100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD02 BNL

Does LD02 BNL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD02 BNL is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD02 BNL?
The MOT on LD02 BNL is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD02 BNL done?
LD02 BNL was recorded at 70,643 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,309 miles a year.
Has LD02 BNL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD02 BNL has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LD02 BNL 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 LD02 BNL find?
LD02 BNL passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: central front subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; central rear subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 5 more.

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