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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF02 NLPMOT history

LF02 NLP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 188,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2022.

LF02 NLP blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
188,977 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 NLP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 NLP was last recorded at 188,977 miles on 9 Apr 2022, 6,029 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,948 miles · 5 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
6,029 miles
Average per year
8,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 188,977 miles
  • 2021 – 182,948 miles
  • 2019 – 177,364 miles
  • 2018 – 169,834 miles
  • 2017 – 148,968 miles
  • 2016 – 137,201 miles
  • 2015 – 124,800 miles
  • 2014 – 116,280 miles
  • 2013 – 105,805 miles
  • 2012 – 98,986 miles
  • 2011 – 89,684 miles
  • 2010 – 81,031 miles
  • 2009 – 66,718 miles
  • 2008 – 64,250 miles
  • 2007 – 53,509 miles
  • 2006 – 48,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,977 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))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.

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass188,977 miles (+6,029)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    188,977 miles
    Test number
    707088811400
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass182,948 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    182,948 miles
    Test number
    469846794841
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail182,948 miles (+5,584)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,948 miles
    Test number
    280915462014
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass177,364 miles3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,364 miles
    Test number
    954793087637
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure corroded (4.10 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips several places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail177,364 miles (+7,530)1 dangerous4 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,364 miles
    Test number
    820643771619
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure corroded (4.10 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips several places (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass169,834 miles (+10,705)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    169,834 miles
    Test number
    896039013049
    • AdvisoryBonnet corroding
    • AdvisoryFront brake disks corroding and lipped
    • AdvisoryIntercooler clogged with mud
    • AdvisoryNearside front coil spring corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside front track rod end rubber boot perishing significantly and appears thin at fold.
    • AdvisoryOffside front and offside rear brake backplate corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner arch liner missing
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroding
    • AdvisoryRear number plate deteriorating
    • AdvisoryService light illuminated

  7. Pass159,129 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    159,129 miles
    Test number
    536372811930
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush staple (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush staple (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbing edges
    • AdvisoryScratching to screen

  8. Fail159,129 miles (+10,161)2 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,129 miles
    Test number
    818930600092
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush staple (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush staple (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres scrubbing edges
    • AdvisoryScratching to screen

  9. Pass148,968 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    148,968 miles
    Test number
    352297185158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWear/movement in top suspension mounting bushes
    • AdvisoryWiper blade damage to front screen( not excessive)

  10. Fail148,968 miles (+11,767)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,968 miles
    Test number
    476104971568
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWear/movement in top suspension mounting bushes
    • AdvisoryWiper blade damage to front screen( not excessive)

  11. Pass137,201 miles (+12,401)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,201 miles
    Test number
    645927175688
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail124,800 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,800 miles
    Test number
    759156225077
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  13. Pass124,800 miles (+8,520)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    124,800 miles
    Test number
    896046925085
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteRear brakes binding slightly

  14. Pass116,280 miles (+10,475)9 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,280 miles
    Test number
    146965854077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting deteriorated/corroded

  15. Pass105,805 miles (+6,819)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    105,805 miles
    Test number
    298650353021
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteExhaust centre section corroded
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront under tray deteriorated/ insecure

  16. Fail98,986 miles1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    105175942400
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust centre mounting fractured
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and corroded

  17. Pass98,986 miles (+9,302)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,986 miles
    Test number
    695015742063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust centre mounting fractured
    • NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted and corroded

  18. Pass89,684 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    375169141098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust center mtg loose
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  19. Fail89,684 miles (+8,653)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,684 miles
    Test number
    187758241094
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust center mtg loose
    • NoteRear brake discs heavily corroded
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded

  20. Pass81,031 miles (+14,313)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,031 miles
    Test number
    470166650065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOffside front wheel bearing noisey on road test

  21. Pass66,718 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    66,718 miles
    Test number
    330949609021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail66,718 miles (+2,468)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,718 miles
    Test number
    560249209098
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass64,250 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    64,250 miles
    Test number
    232314948064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail64,247 miles (+10,738)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,247 miles
    Test number
    483723048074
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass53,509 miles (+4,886)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    53,509 miles
    Test number
    343304167032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    48,623 miles
    Test number
    112783586032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 NLP

Does LF02 NLP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 NLP expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 NLP?
The MOT on LF02 NLP expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 NLP done?
LF02 NLP was recorded at 188,977 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2022, an average of 8,748 miles a year.
Has LF02 NLP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 NLP has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on LF02 NLP 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 NLP find?
LF02 NLP passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the nearside, and 1 more.

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