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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2009 · 1,595 cc

LF02 LWFMOT history

LF02 LWF is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Feb 2009. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 129,273 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2026.

LF02 LWF silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,273 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,143 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 LWF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
26 Feb 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 LWF was last recorded at 129,273 miles on 15 Apr 2026, 3,740 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
125,533 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,740 miles
Average per year
7,143 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,273 miles
  • 2025 – 125,533 miles
  • 2024 – 120,824 miles
  • 2023 – 115,888 miles
  • 2022 – 108,009 miles
  • 2021 – 101,681 miles
  • 2020 – 99,692 miles
  • 2019 – 95,278 miles
  • 2018 – 88,951 miles
  • 2017 – 83,020 miles
  • 2016 – 69,969 miles
  • 2015 – 60,045 miles
  • 2014 – 46,722 miles
  • 2013 – 37,272 miles
  • 2012 – 28,296 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,273 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 25 Feb 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,273 miles (+3,740)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,273 miles
    Test number
    654928785835
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass125,533 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    125,533 miles
    Test number
    727107654593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass120,824 miles (+4,936)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    120,824 miles
    Test number
    212082953660
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass115,888 miles (+7,879)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    115,888 miles
    Test number
    375906823759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass108,009 miles (+6,328)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    108,009 miles
    Test number
    214204356212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,681 miles (+1,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    101,681 miles
    Test number
    509934012009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass99,692 miles (+4,414)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    99,692 miles
    Test number
    708063426620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  8. Pass95,278 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,278 miles
    Test number
    325628976060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail95,277 miles (+6,326)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,277 miles
    Test number
    986556269279
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass88,951 miles (+5,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    88,951 miles
    Test number
    240674329003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass83,020 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    255011158604
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail83,020 miles (+13,051)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,020 miles
    Test number
    498704033691
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass69,969 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    252275727162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail69,969 miles (+9,924)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,969 miles
    Test number
    916159829338
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass60,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    60,045 miles
    Test number
    999275249163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,045 miles (+5,295)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,045 miles
    Test number
    910693485698
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

  17. Pass54,750 miles (+8,028)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    54,750 miles
    Test number
    867771055002
    • 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

  18. Pass46,722 miles (+9,450)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    46,722 miles
    Test number
    129234374063
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish

  19. Pass37,272 miles (+8,976)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    37,272 miles
    Test number
    475796253008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass28,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    28,296 miles
    Test number
    377676252009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail28,296 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,296 miles
    Test number
    635436852015
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Questions about LF02 LWF

Does LF02 LWF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 LWF is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 LWF?
The MOT on LF02 LWF is valid until 22 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 LWF done?
LF02 LWF was recorded at 129,273 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2026, an average of 7,143 miles a year.
Has LF02 LWF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 LWF has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2019.
Has the mileage on LF02 LWF 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 LWF find?
LF02 LWF passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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