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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LE02 AEVMOT history

LE02 AEV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 209,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

LE02 AEV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
209,838 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 AEV
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
28 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 AEV was last recorded at 209,838 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,838 miles · 15 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,838 miles
  • 2024 – 208,492 miles
  • 2023 – 206,399 miles
  • 2022 – 193,023 miles
  • 2021 – 179,188 miles
  • 2020 – 177,032 miles
  • 2019 – 172,637 miles
  • 2018 – 164,917 miles
  • 2017 – 155,217 miles
  • 2016 – 145,378 miles
  • 2015 – 136,255 miles
  • 2014 – 127,647 miles
  • 2013 – 119,910 miles
  • 2012 – 112,141 miles
  • 2011 – 103,288 miles
  • 2010 – 99,105 miles
  • 2009 – 91,260 miles
  • 2008 – 80,711 miles
  • 2007 – 67,573 miles
  • 2006 – 47,461 miles
  • 2005 – 28,383 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,838 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre inner edgeRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear pipes and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    209,838 miles
    Test number
    499391809808
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear pipes and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail209,838 miles (+1,346)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,838 miles
    Test number
    758531608166
    • MajorNearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear pipes and rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass208,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    208,492 miles
    Test number
    547602581578
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail208,492 miles (+2,093)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,492 miles
    Test number
    714679110374
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust corroded and leaking in front of joint sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass206,399 miles (+13,376)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    206,399 miles
    Test number
    274432371584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass193,023 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    193,023 miles
    Test number
    454849511845
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail193,023 miles (+13,835)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,023 miles
    Test number
    485920941349
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass179,188 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    179,188 miles
    Test number
    528186688813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail179,188 miles (+2,156)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,188 miles
    Test number
    847872985165
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass177,032 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    177,032 miles
    Test number
    704688793356
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail177,032 miles (+4,395)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,032 miles
    Test number
    329154788683
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass172,637 miles (+7,720)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    172,637 miles
    Test number
    638609387284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass164,917 miles (+9,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    164,917 miles
    Test number
    822955796919
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass155,217 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    155,217 miles
    Test number
    731329195817
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail155,212 miles (+9,834)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,212 miles
    Test number
    793103082591
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass145,378 miles (+9,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,378 miles
    Test number
    116264864017
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass136,255 miles (+8,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    136,255 miles
    Test number
    312375946024
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass127,647 miles (+7,737)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,647 miles
    Test number
    279586844263
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear exhaust insecure

  19. Pass119,910 miles (+7,769)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    119,910 miles
    Test number
    337191143282
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass112,141 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    112,141 miles
    Test number
    415991552229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail112,134 miles (+8,846)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,134 miles
    Test number
    617120852286
    • DangerousOffside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

  22. Pass103,288 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    355872251246
    • NoteNearside front inner steering rack ball joint slight play

  23. Fail103,288 miles (+4,183)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,288 miles
    Test number
    645902551209
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteNearside front inner steering rack ball joint slight play

  24. Pass99,105 miles (+7,845)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,105 miles
    Test number
    713596530243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass91,260 miles (+10,549)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    91,260 miles
    Test number
    982126339227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass80,711 miles (+13,138)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    80,711 miles
    Test number
    253819138240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail67,573 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    470505427204
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass67,573 miles (+20,112)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    67,573 miles
    Test number
    942435927296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,461 miles (+19,078)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    47,461 miles
    Test number
    513403626226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,383 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    28,383 miles
    Test number
    471410235203
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LE02 AEV

Does LE02 AEV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE02 AEV is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE02 AEV?
The MOT on LE02 AEV is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE02 AEV done?
LE02 AEV was recorded at 209,838 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 8,883 miles a year.
Has LE02 AEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 AEV has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LE02 AEV 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 LE02 AEV find?
LE02 AEV passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside brake cable damaged but not to excess outer casing split and corroded; nearside front nail in tyre inner edge; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edges corroded, and 1 more.

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