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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LE02 SDVMOT history

LE02 SDV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2002. Its MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 156,588 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Mar 2024.

LE02 SDV silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Mar 2025
Mileage
156,588 mi
At MOT on 29 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,269 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LE02 SDV
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
31 Dec 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
29 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LE02 SDV was last recorded at 156,588 miles on 29 Mar 2024, 6,600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,988 miles · 24 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
6,600 miles
Average per year
7,269 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 156,588 miles
  • 2023 – 149,988 miles
  • 2022 – 139,356 miles
  • 2020 – 135,123 miles
  • 2019 – 125,293 miles
  • 2018 – 113,955 miles
  • 2017 – 111,813 miles
  • 2016 – 109,304 miles
  • 2015 – 107,022 miles
  • 2013 – 93,770 miles
  • 2012 – 71,450 miles
  • 2010 – 63,600 miles
  • 2009 – 55,929 miles
  • 2008 – 47,693 miles
  • 2007 – 41,531 miles
  • 2006 – 33,572 miles
  • 2005 – 23,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,588 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside sill slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,588 miles (+6,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    156,588 miles
    Test number
    371815316331
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass149,988 miles (+4)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    149,988 miles
    Test number
    376562438086
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  3. Fail149,984 miles (+10,628)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,984 miles
    Test number
    287617604638
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSide repeater not working ON BOTH SIDES (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOil level on minimum

  4. Pass139,356 miles (+5)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    139,356 miles
    Test number
    654199358413
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy, but not leaking fluid
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail139,351 miles (+4,228)1 dangerous4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,351 miles
    Test number
    640312616050
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal spongy, but not leaking fluid
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust bracket broken
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front Tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass135,123 miles (+9,830)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,123 miles
    Test number
    392040747376
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti roll bar D bushes worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front Hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear and centre exhaust bracket broken

  7. Pass125,293 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,293 miles
    Test number
    531080237485
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox bracket broken

  8. Fail125,288 miles (+11,333)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,288 miles
    Test number
    891030645611
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust backbox bracket broken

  9. Pass113,955 miles (+2,142)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    113,955 miles
    Test number
    861058078302
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass111,813 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    111,813 miles
    Test number
    515891844883
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Fail111,813 miles (+2,509)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,813 miles
    Test number
    555391506436
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass109,304 miles (+2,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    109,304 miles
    Test number
    381518485867
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front anti roll bar 'd' rubber (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass107,022 miles (+5,735)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    107,022 miles
    Test number
    714021880201
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass101,287 miles (+7,517)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,287 miles
    Test number
    405994315080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass93,770 miles (+8,942)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    919545543353
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth front suspension arms rear bushes perishing

  16. Pass84,828 miles (+13,378)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,828 miles
    Test number
    365814603028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside windscreen wiper leaves light lines at time of inspection

  17. Pass71,450 miles (+7,850)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    71,450 miles
    Test number
    787156602002
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs corroded around inner faces

  18. Fail63,600 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,600 miles
    Test number
    173770840397
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass63,600 miles (+7,671)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    63,600 miles
    Test number
    293640740339
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass55,929 miles (+8,236)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    55,929 miles
    Test number
    142974729362
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped & disc pads worn to 5mm thickness

  21. Pass47,693 miles (+6,162)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    47,693 miles
    Test number
    621628038332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    41,531 miles
    Test number
    463490627355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail41,531 miles (+7,959)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,531 miles
    Test number
    524329817324
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  24. Pass33,572 miles (+10,335)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,572 miles
    Test number
    801170426377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass23,237 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,237 miles
    Test number
    701588625369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail23,233 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,233 miles
    Test number
    371577225386
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about LE02 SDV

Does LE02 SDV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LE02 SDV expired on 28 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LE02 SDV?
The MOT on LE02 SDV expired on 28 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LE02 SDV done?
LE02 SDV was recorded at 156,588 miles at its MOT on 29 Mar 2024, an average of 7,269 miles a year.
Has LE02 SDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LE02 SDV has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LE02 SDV 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 SDV find?
LE02 SDV passed its latest MOT on 29 Mar 2024 with 4 advisories: central exhaust mounting defective; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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