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Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,324 cc

LF02 OCCMOT history

LF02 OCC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 22 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 35 MOT tests, with 159,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2026.

LF02 OCC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
159,907 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2026
MOT tests
35
19 passed · 16 failed
Per year
5,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 OCC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,324 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
22 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF02 OCC was last recorded at 159,907 miles on 22 Oct 2026, 8,738 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,169 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
8,738 miles
Average per year
5,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,907 miles
  • 2025 – 151,169 miles
  • 2024 – 141,514 miles
  • 2023 – 132,688 miles
  • 2022 – 124,807 miles
  • 2021 – 116,536 miles
  • 2020 – 112,533 miles
  • 2019 – 107,568 miles
  • 2017 – 106,853 miles
  • 2016 – 104,222 miles
  • 2015 – 101,943 miles
  • 2014 – 98,678 miles
  • 2013 – 93,709 miles
  • 2012 – 89,516 miles
  • 2011 – 83,785 miles
  • 2010 – 77,351 miles
  • 2009 – 69,943 miles
  • 2008 – 64,940 miles
  • 2007 – 57,575 miles
  • 2006 – 49,345 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail159,907 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing inner edges badly (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryHandbrake cables splitting

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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake discs in poor condition

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Engine light on

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Handbrake outer casing splitting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in front top strut mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

35 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail159,907 miles (+8,738)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,907 miles
    Test number
    212430989909
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing inner edges badly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cables splitting

  2. Pass151,169 miles (+30)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    151,169 miles
    Test number
    594007682827
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake outer casing splitting
    • AdvisoryPlay in front top strut mounts

  3. Fail151,139 miles (+9,625)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,139 miles
    Test number
    800857104627
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryEngine light on
    • AdvisoryHandbrake outer casing splitting
    • AdvisoryPlay in front top strut mounts

  4. Pass141,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    141,514 miles
    Test number
    851402416281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail141,513 miles (+8,825)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,513 miles
    Test number
    675710805665
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

  6. Pass132,688 miles (+46)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,688 miles
    Test number
    701694845602

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail132,642 miles (+7,835)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,642 miles
    Test number
    429194355048
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s wishbone rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s brake pipe corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s/r handbrake not working (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass124,807 miles (+162)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    124,807 miles
    Test number
    262644910507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,645 miles (+8,109)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,645 miles
    Test number
    165733442528
    • 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))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  10. Pass116,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    116,536 miles
    Test number
    498223287636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,536 miles (+2)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,536 miles
    Test number
    386895020821
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail116,534 miles (+4,001)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,534 miles
    Test number
    879457207878
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pads very low.... (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Due to eng' man' light on (also co hc & lambda all long way out of spec' .) (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eng' man' light on .... (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front strut top mount area play....
    • AdvisoryRear 2 x tyres aprox' 2.5mm ........
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs VERY WORN need replacing.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  13. Pass112,533 miles (+40)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    112,533 miles
    Test number
    551847589600
    • AdvisoryNOTE; steel wheel nearside front other 3 = alloys (all tyres same size.)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail112,493 miles (+4,925)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,493 miles
    Test number
    239328407679
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush very worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged outer cable broken.... (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement calliper HB pivot not fully returning.... (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side is working but low effort.... (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNOTE; steel wheel nearside front other 3 = alloys (all tyres same size.)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside.... (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass107,568 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    107,568 miles
    Test number
    183580091539
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Fail107,567 miles (+714)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,567 miles
    Test number
    618869322740
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective due to brake v/pipe leak (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorBraking system leaking brake servo v/pipe (1.1.3 (d))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides fronts and rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  17. Pass106,853 miles (+2,631)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    106,853 miles
    Test number
    404452376326
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment n/s & o/s (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOil around engine

  18. Pass104,222 miles (+2,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    734627620135
    • AdvisoryEml on
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  19. Fail101,943 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    228217445418
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass101,943 miles (+3,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    101,943 miles
    Test number
    267917645470
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass98,678 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    98,678 miles
    Test number
    947007444168
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyre pessures low

  22. Fail98,676 miles (+4,967)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,676 miles
    Test number
    949064244174
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteTyre pessures low

  23. Pass93,709 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,709 miles
    Test number
    709996293040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,709 miles (+4,193)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,709 miles
    Test number
    329976893015
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass89,516 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,516 miles
    Test number
    956349602165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass83,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,785 miles
    Test number
    498804701184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail83,785 miles (+6,434)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,785 miles
    Test number
    648884401160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  28. Pass77,351 miles (+7,408)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    77,351 miles
    Test number
    112472800135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass69,943 miles (+5,003)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    274024489055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass64,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    962415108185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail64,940 miles (+7,365)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    401085908148
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  32. Pass57,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    57,575 miles
    Test number
    964298607126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail57,575 miles (+8,230)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,575 miles
    Test number
    662528207141
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)

  34. Pass49,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    661201446060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail49,345 miles1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,345 miles
    Test number
    300680246012
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about LF02 OCC

Does LF02 OCC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 OCC is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF02 OCC?
The MOT on LF02 OCC is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 OCC done?
LF02 OCC was recorded at 159,907 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2026, an average of 5,342 miles a year.
Has LF02 OCC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 OCC has failed 16 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 OCC 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 OCC find?
LF02 OCC failed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 5 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; nearside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; nearside track rod end ball joint has excessive play, and 7 more.

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