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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LF02 GWMMOT history

LF02 GWM is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 7 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 148,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Dec 2021.

LF02 GWM silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Dec 2022
Mileage
148,454 mi
At MOT on 8 Dec 2021
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,781 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 GWM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
7 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
8 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 GWM was last recorded at 148,454 miles on 8 Dec 2021, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,453 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,781 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 148,454 miles
  • 2020 – 142,253 miles
  • 2019 – 138,712 miles
  • 2018 – 134,008 miles
  • 2017 – 130,321 miles
  • 2016 – 124,645 miles
  • 2015 – 117,844 miles
  • 2014 – 111,480 miles
  • 2013 – 103,641 miles
  • 2012 – 97,799 miles
  • 2011 – 91,352 miles
  • 2010 – 84,989 miles
  • 2009 – 77,881 miles
  • 2008 – 65,989 miles
  • 2007 – 54,733 miles
  • 2006 – 42,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,454 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass148,454 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    148,454 miles
    Test number
    729180069161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail148,453 miles (+6,200)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,453 miles
    Test number
    735652310932
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamp corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass142,253 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    142,253 miles
    Test number
    180455482515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,252 miles (+3,540)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,252 miles
    Test number
    611017253662
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,712 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,712 miles
    Test number
    686930728836
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail138,670 miles (+4,662)2 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,670 miles
    Test number
    163000771692
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass134,008 miles (+3,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,008 miles
    Test number
    194076965791
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass130,321 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    918673116738
    • 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)

  9. Fail130,301 miles (+5,656)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,301 miles
    Test number
    189909584355
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • 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)

  10. Pass124,645 miles (+6,801)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,645 miles
    Test number
    543298787799

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass117,844 miles (+6,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    117,844 miles
    Test number
    753597322753
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass111,480 miles (+7,839)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    111,480 miles
    Test number
    468102854260
    • 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)

  13. Pass103,641 miles (+5,842)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    103,641 miles
    Test number
    759915683171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteBoth nearside tyres light perished cracks
    • NoteDamage to nearside outer sill

  14. Pass97,799 miles (+39)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    97,799 miles
    Test number
    469184092164
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine managment lamp on

  15. Fail97,760 miles (+6,408)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,760 miles
    Test number
    369751092112
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine managment lamp on

  16. Pass91,352 miles (+6,363)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    91,352 miles
    Test number
    396669391138
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass84,989 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,989 miles
    Test number
    822902770193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail84,988 miles (+7,107)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,988 miles
    Test number
    603158860177
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • NoteRear number plate poor.

  19. Pass77,881 miles (+11,892)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,881 miles
    Test number
    432766179012
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  20. Pass65,989 miles (+11,256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    65,989 miles
    Test number
    413675988078
    • NoteInner edges of front tyres worn

  21. Pass54,733 miles (+12,670)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,733 miles
    Test number
    393853587072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    161050996421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail42,063 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,063 miles
    Test number
    893270296053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LF02 GWM

Does LF02 GWM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 GWM expired on 7 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 GWM?
The MOT on LF02 GWM expired on 7 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 GWM done?
LF02 GWM was recorded at 148,454 miles at its MOT on 8 Dec 2021, an average of 6,781 miles a year.
Has LF02 GWM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 GWM has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LF02 GWM 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 GWM find?
LF02 GWM passed its latest MOT on 8 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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