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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LD02 BYCMOT history

LD02 BYC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 250,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2024.

LD02 BYC silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Dec 2025
Mileage
250,126 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
11,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD02 BYC
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 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD02 BYC was last recorded at 250,126 miles on 14 Dec 2024, 11,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,493 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
11,633 miles
Average per year
11,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 250,126 miles
  • 2023 – 238,493 miles
  • 2022 – 231,689 miles
  • 2021 – 224,749 miles
  • 2020 – 217,994 miles
  • 2019 – 209,123 miles
  • 2018 – 201,604 miles
  • 2017 – 185,834 miles
  • 2016 – 174,846 miles
  • 2015 – 166,604 miles
  • 2014 – 134,821 miles
  • 2013 – 121,313 miles
  • 2012 – 106,157 miles
  • 2011 – 102,562 miles
  • 2010 – 87,198 miles
  • 2009 – 78,182 miles
  • 2008 – 71,005 miles
  • 2007 – 50,498 miles
  • 2006 – 30,997 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,126 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Nearside Front inner driveshaft gaiter split/loose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,126 miles (+11,633)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    250,126 miles
    Test number
    332267930256
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass238,493 miles (+6,804)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    238,493 miles
    Test number
    605155532978
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut 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))
    • AdvisoryRear axel beam corroded

  3. Pass231,689 miles (+6,940)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    231,689 miles
    Test number
    269889342960
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass224,749 miles (+6,755)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    224,749 miles
    Test number
    846671664996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass217,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    217,994 miles
    Test number
    686886261199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail217,994 miles (+8,871)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,994 miles
    Test number
    915781757408
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass209,123 miles (+7,519)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    209,123 miles
    Test number
    934251955731
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass201,604 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    201,604 miles
    Test number
    916567181875
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail201,604 miles (+15,770)1 dangerous3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,604 miles
    Test number
    183979410303
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass185,834 miles (+10,988)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    185,834 miles
    Test number
    670502532055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass174,846 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    174,846 miles
    Test number
    329524772719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner driveshaft gaiter split/loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt not checked child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp operation dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

  12. Fail174,846 miles (+8,242)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,846 miles
    Test number
    784272873273
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner driveshaft gaiter split/loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt not checked child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp operation dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear seat belt not checked child seat fitted

  13. Pass166,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    166,604 miles
    Test number
    477460885188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail166,604 miles (+31,783)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,604 miles
    Test number
    827240275157
    • 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 insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass134,821 miles (+13,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    134,821 miles
    Test number
    977482134076
    • NoteO/s driveshaft outer gaiter insecure but preventing dirt ingress

  16. Pass121,313 miles (+281)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    121,313 miles
    Test number
    329117443051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  17. Fail121,032 miles (+14,875)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,032 miles
    Test number
    405650843069
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass106,157 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    508069612007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail106,157 miles (+3,595)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,157 miles
    Test number
    126247512099
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass102,562 miles (+15,364)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    102,562 miles
    Test number
    559980981266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass87,198 miles (+9,016)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    87,198 miles
    Test number
    983555800344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass78,182 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    944548509354
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail78,182 miles (+7,177)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    304128309349
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass71,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    821404638279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail71,005 miles (+20,507)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,005 miles
    Test number
    872514238293
    • 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)

  26. Pass50,498 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    904716017128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,498 miles (+19,501)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,498 miles
    Test number
    711486417180
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass30,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2007
    Odometer
    30,997 miles
    Test number
    833263426171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD02 BYC

Does LD02 BYC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD02 BYC expired on 13 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD02 BYC?
The MOT on LD02 BYC expired on 13 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD02 BYC done?
LD02 BYC was recorded at 250,126 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2024, an average of 11,770 miles a year.
Has LD02 BYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD02 BYC has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on LD02 BYC 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 BYC find?
LD02 BYC passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2024 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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