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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc

LF02 NLEMOT history

LF02 NLE is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 172,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2024.

LF02 NLE blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 18 Jun 2024
Mileage
172,068 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2024
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,010 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 NLE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF02 NLE was last recorded at 172,068 miles on 18 Jun 2024, 7,280 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,788 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
7,280 miles
Average per year
7,010 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 172,068 miles
  • 2023 – 164,788 miles
  • 2022 – 158,206 miles
  • 2021 – 149,853 miles
  • 2020 – 139,432 miles
  • 2019 – 135,016 miles
  • 2018 – 133,375 miles
  • 2017 – 128,174 miles
  • 2016 – 118,748 miles
  • 2015 – 112,105 miles
  • 2014 – 101,699 miles
  • 2013 – 95,433 miles
  • 2012 – 90,271 miles
  • 2011 – 85,604 miles
  • 2010 – 77,923 miles
  • 2009 – 69,291 miles
  • 2008 – 61,562 miles
  • 2007 – 53,791 miles
  • 2006 – 44,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,068 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryEml on

What MOT failures 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,068 miles (+7,280)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,068 miles
    Test number
    521358145570
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEml on

  2. Pass164,788 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    164,788 miles
    Test number
    228228907084
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail164,776 miles (+6,570)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,776 miles
    Test number
    797141745838
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    158,206 miles
    Test number
    940501277133
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail158,199 miles (+8,346)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,199 miles
    Test number
    725968131563
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases +small blow on rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass149,853 miles (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,853 miles
    Test number
    917080451636
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail149,830 miles (+10,398)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,830 miles
    Test number
    172503668107
    • DangerousOffside Front 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass139,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,432 miles
    Test number
    667819081567
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  9. Fail139,432 miles (+4,416)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,432 miles
    Test number
    199194331051
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Pass135,016 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    135,016 miles
    Test number
    504764156905
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail135,016 miles (+1,641)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,016 miles
    Test number
    823480345724
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass133,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,375 miles
    Test number
    672139175007
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread stepped
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  13. Fail133,375 miles (+5,201)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,375 miles
    Test number
    442734020046
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure retaining clip missing (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas showing (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread stepped
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  14. Pass128,174 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,174 miles
    Test number
    997183297647
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper split

  15. Fail128,174 miles (+9,426)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,174 miles
    Test number
    198386142626
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear rear wiper split

  16. Pass118,748 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    118,748 miles
    Test number
    974471799175
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2mm nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail118,748 miles (+6,643)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,748 miles
    Test number
    753730844658
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre 2mm nail in tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass112,105 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    475097985084
    • NoteCoolant below min / water pump leaking
    • NoteBrake servo pipe small split but not leaking

  19. Fail112,105 miles (+122)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,105 miles
    Test number
    976057485054
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCoolant below min / water pump leaking
    • NoteBrake servo pipe small split but not leaking

  20. Fail111,983 miles (+10,284)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,983 miles
    Test number
    648637575030
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn/lipped
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant below min / water pump leaking
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  21. Pass101,699 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,699 miles
    Test number
    698686774029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,433 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,433 miles
    Test number
    166354163494
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak

  23. Pass95,433 miles (+5,162)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    95,433 miles
    Test number
    326894563080
    • 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)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak

  24. Pass90,271 miles (+4,667)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    90,271 miles
    Test number
    697596262095
    • NoteCoolant level below min in expansion tank
    • NoteSlight scratching to front screen

  25. Pass85,604 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    148494571029
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pershing between treads and is on 2mm depth

  26. Fail85,604 miles (+7,681)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,604 miles
    Test number
    527933271009
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre pershing between treads and is on 2mm depth

  27. Pass77,923 miles (+8,632)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    77,923 miles
    Test number
    613358650067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,291 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    69,291 miles
    Test number
    960115769002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail61,562 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    192739778438
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass61,562 miles (+7,771)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    61,562 miles
    Test number
    373539178091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass53,791 miles (+9,230)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,791 miles
    Test number
    270410517108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass44,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    44,561 miles
    Test number
    982470006156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 NLE

Does LF02 NLE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 NLE expired on 18 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 NLE?
The MOT on LF02 NLE expired on 18 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 NLE done?
LF02 NLE was recorded at 172,068 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2024, an average of 7,010 miles a year.
Has LF02 NLE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 NLE has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 NLE 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 NLE find?
LF02 NLE failed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; offside front position lamp not working, and 8 more.

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