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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF02 GWLMOT history

LF02 GWL is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 8 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 83,639 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

LF02 GWL silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 8 Mar 2027
Mileage
83,639 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
2,610 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 GWL
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
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 GWL was last recorded at 83,639 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 1,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,218 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,421 miles
Average per year
2,610 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,639 miles
  • 2025 – 82,218 miles
  • 2024 – 80,668 miles
  • 2023 – 78,418 miles
  • 2022 – 76,404 miles
  • 2021 – 74,724 miles
  • 2020 – 73,384 miles
  • 2019 – 71,477 miles
  • 2018 – 69,532 miles
  • 2017 – 67,413 miles
  • 2016 – 64,328 miles
  • 2015 – 61,598 miles
  • 2014 – 59,034 miles
  • 2013 – 56,444 miles
  • 2012 – 53,873 miles
  • 2011 – 49,855 miles
  • 2010 – 46,904 miles
  • 2009 – 43,882 miles
  • 2008 – 40,057 miles
  • 2007 – 36,001 miles
  • 2006 – 31,527 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,639 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Corrosion to front & rear suspension components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass83,639 miles (+1,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    83,639 miles
    Test number
    637703362526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,218 miles (+1,550)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    82,218 miles
    Test number
    976051506292
    • AdvisoryExhaust 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass80,668 miles (+2,250)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,668 miles
    Test number
    396643745108
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass78,418 miles (+3)4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    78,418 miles
    Test number
    575116355484
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front & rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to N/S/F wheel arch

  5. Fail78,415 miles (+2,011)2 major4 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,415 miles
    Test number
    447071723564
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front & rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle bushes X 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to N/S/F wheel arch

  6. Pass76,404 miles (+1,680)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    76,404 miles
    Test number
    765127451903
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front suspension components
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass74,724 miles (+1,340)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    74,724 miles
    Test number
    542736972359
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front shock absorbers

  8. Pass73,384 miles (+1,907)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    73,384 miles
    Test number
    247556750395
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass71,477 miles (+1,945)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    71,477 miles
    Test number
    578206987277
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn beam axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam axle heavily corroded

  10. Pass69,532 miles (+2,119)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,532 miles
    Test number
    177488539921
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass67,413 miles (+3,085)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,413 miles
    Test number
    341617165327
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)

  12. Pass64,328 miles (+2,730)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,328 miles
    Test number
    210832320649
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65R15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust section slightly deteriorated

  13. Pass61,598 miles (+2,564)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    61,598 miles
    Test number
    467675055030
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteFront exhaust section slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail59,034 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,034 miles
    Test number
    879775064074
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust section corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting corroded

  15. Pass59,034 miles (+2,590)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,034 miles
    Test number
    898695364066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront exhaust section corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting corroded

  16. Pass56,444 miles (+2,571)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,444 miles
    Test number
    178902853021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass53,873 miles (+4,018)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    53,873 miles
    Test number
    988599152000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass49,855 miles (+2,951)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    49,855 miles
    Test number
    679880861010
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  19. Pass46,904 miles (+3,022)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    462652860043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition but still readable

  20. Pass43,882 miles (+3,825)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    43,882 miles
    Test number
    391795769093
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOffside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteRear number plate in poor condition but still readable
    • NoteUneven wear to n/s/r tyre inner edge

  21. Fail40,057 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    234978258093
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear no.plate in poor condition along top edge.

  22. Pass40,057 miles (+4,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,057 miles
    Test number
    822978258087
    • NoteRear no.plate in poor condition along top edge.

  23. Pass36,001 miles (+4,474)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    36,001 miles
    Test number
    994489157020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass31,527 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,527 miles
    Test number
    430409056092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 GWL

Does LF02 GWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 GWL is valid until 8 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 GWL?
The MOT on LF02 GWL is valid until 8 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 GWL done?
LF02 GWL was recorded at 83,639 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 2,610 miles a year.
Has LF02 GWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 GWL has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 GWL 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 LF02 GWL find?
LF02 GWL passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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