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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LE02 AFAMOT history

LE02 AFA is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Aug 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 93,963 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

LE02 AFA black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
93,963 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,427 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 AFA
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Aug 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 AFA was last recorded at 93,963 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 293 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,670 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
293 miles
Average per year
3,427 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 93,963 miles
  • 2025 – 93,670 miles
  • 2024 – 92,099 miles
  • 2023 – 89,578 miles
  • 2022 – 87,015 miles
  • 2021 – 84,877 miles
  • 2020 – 83,664 miles
  • 2019 – 82,311 miles
  • 2018 – 79,410 miles
  • 2017 – 77,200 miles
  • 2016 – 77,198 miles
  • 2015 – 74,894 miles
  • 2014 – 71,445 miles
  • 2013 – 68,022 miles
  • 2012 – 63,589 miles
  • 2011 – 60,223 miles
  • 2010 – 54,546 miles
  • 2009 – 47,563 miles
  • 2008 – 33,605 miles
  • 2007 – 31,953 miles
  • 2006 – 25,836 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,963 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass93,963 miles (+293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    93,963 miles
    Test number
    748565423008
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Pass93,670 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    93,670 miles
    Test number
    769275562885

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass92,099 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    92,099 miles
    Test number
    484855785664
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail92,099 miles (+2,521)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,099 miles
    Test number
    788645514640
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass89,578 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    89,578 miles
    Test number
    261723798847
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Fail89,572 miles (+2,557)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,572 miles
    Test number
    517337008402
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass87,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    957199482954
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail87,015 miles (+2,138)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    510533446830
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass84,877 miles (+1,213)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    84,877 miles
    Test number
    541577319286
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. Pass83,664 miles (+1,353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    83,664 miles
    Test number
    314060786708
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  11. Pass82,311 miles (+2,901)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,311 miles
    Test number
    339294546289
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  12. Pass79,410 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    241232032858
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail79,410 miles (+2,210)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,410 miles
    Test number
    310228639051
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  14. Pass77,200 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    77,200 miles
    Test number
    681150818068
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear tyre walls cracking
  15. Pass77,198 miles (+2,304)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    77,198 miles
    Test number
    828958104726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass74,894 miles8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    74,894 miles
    Test number
    339466315291
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
  17. Fail74,894 miles (+3,449)1 repaired8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,894 miles
    Test number
    438626515251
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak
  18. Pass71,445 miles (+3,423)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    71,445 miles
    Test number
    285812214283
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  19. Pass68,022 miles (+414)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    68,022 miles
    Test number
    956110723264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail67,608 miles (+4,019)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,608 miles
    Test number
    837786303267
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  21. Pass63,589 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,589 miles
    Test number
    356539312250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail63,550 miles (+3,327)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,550 miles
    Test number
    746793512271
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteAIR BAG LIGHT ON.
    • NoteENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON, ALSO MISFIRE ON HIGH REVS.
  23. Pass60,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,223 miles
    Test number
    759270311281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail60,223 miles (+5,677)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,223 miles
    Test number
    366029401216
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAir bag light on.
    • NoteEngine management light on.
  25. Pass54,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    54,546 miles
    Test number
    283738310205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,535 miles (+6,972)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,535 miles
    Test number
    120548810214
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
  27. Pass47,563 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    541458209264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail47,563 miles (+13,958)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,563 miles
    Test number
    534395209279
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  29. Pass33,605 miles (+1,652)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    33,605 miles
    Test number
    270643518273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass31,953 miles (+6,117)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,953 miles
    Test number
    943671627256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass25,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,836 miles
    Test number
    484642526245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LE02 AFA

Does LE02 AFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LE02 AFA is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LE02 AFA?
The MOT on LE02 AFA is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LE02 AFA done?
LE02 AFA was recorded at 93,963 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 3,427 miles a year.
Has LE02 AFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 AFA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on LE02 AFA 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 AFA find?
LE02 AFA passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; offside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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