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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LF02 HPNMOT history

LF02 HPN is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 23 of 29 MOT tests, with 144,430 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

LF02 HPN green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 14 Apr 2027
Mileage
144,430 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
23 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,828 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 HPN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 HPN was last recorded at 144,430 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
144,423 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
4,828 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,430 miles
  • 2025 – 142,132 miles
  • 2024 – 140,258 miles
  • 2023 – 138,046 miles
  • 2022 – 136,208 miles
  • 2021 – 133,841 miles
  • 2020 – 131,896 miles
  • 2019 – 127,922 miles
  • 2018 – 123,585 miles
  • 2017 – 119,962 miles
  • 2016 – 115,482 miles
  • 2015 – 110,116 miles
  • 2014 – 105,264 miles
  • 2013 – 99,669 miles
  • 2012 – 93,088 miles
  • 2011 – 85,935 miles
  • 2010 – 76,608 miles
  • 2009 – 70,532 miles
  • 2008 – 63,187 miles
  • 2007 – 55,876 miles
  • 2006 – 48,739 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,430 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,430 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    144,430 miles
    Test number
    887209128995

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail144,423 miles (+2,291)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,423 miles
    Test number
    374270360541
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,132 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,132 miles
    Test number
    619495933294
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail142,132 miles (+1,874)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,132 miles
    Test number
    540459217269
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass140,258 miles (+2,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    140,258 miles
    Test number
    836140292340
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass138,046 miles (+1,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    138,046 miles
    Test number
    348955669502
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass136,208 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,208 miles
    Test number
    120201158785
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail136,208 miles (+2,367)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,208 miles
    Test number
    683199396479
    • MajorRear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass133,841 miles (+1,945)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    133,841 miles
    Test number
    634429747000
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass131,896 miles (+3,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2021
    Odometer
    131,896 miles
    Test number
    179153539410
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass127,922 miles (+4,337)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,922 miles
    Test number
    788699253490
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass123,585 miles (+3,623)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    123,585 miles
    Test number
    839420966902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,962 miles (+4,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,962 miles
    Test number
    343004665656
    • 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)

  14. Pass115,482 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    862178123361
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail115,482 miles (+5,366)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,482 miles
    Test number
    547361142559
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating handbrake (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass110,116 miles (+4,852)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    110,116 miles
    Test number
    186319075404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass105,264 miles (+5,595)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    105,264 miles
    Test number
    355119294005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass99,669 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    907743663175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  19. Fail99,669 miles (+6,581)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,669 miles
    Test number
    188603463139
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteEngine management light on

  20. Fail93,088 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    749531672165
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass93,088 miles (+7,153)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,088 miles
    Test number
    787301572136
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  22. Pass85,935 miles (+9,327)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,935 miles
    Test number
    575226341111
    • NoteRear axle bushes worn

  23. Pass76,608 miles (+242)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,608 miles
    Test number
    510932060181
    • 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)
    • NoteAll brake disc's slightly worn

  24. Pass76,366 miles (+5,834)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    76,366 miles
    Test number
    952824530165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,532 miles (+7,345)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    70,532 miles
    Test number
    554909159188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass63,187 miles (+7,311)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    63,187 miles
    Test number
    392549158116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,876 miles (+7,137)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    55,876 miles
    Test number
    222074547137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass48,739 miles (+1,194)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    48,739 miles
    Test number
    963683866126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass47,545 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    47,545 miles
    Test number
    663155956088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 HPN

Does LF02 HPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 HPN is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 HPN?
The MOT on LF02 HPN is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 HPN done?
LF02 HPN was recorded at 144,430 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 4,828 miles a year.
Has LF02 HPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 HPN has failed 6 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 HPN 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 HPN find?
LF02 HPN passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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