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Volkswagen Golf

Green · Petrol · 2002 · 1,984 cc

LF02 OFXMOT history

LF02 OFX is a green petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 28 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 4 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,930 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2023.

LF02 OFX green Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Feb 2024
Mileage
179,930 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,955 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 OFX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
28 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 OFX was last recorded at 179,930 miles on 2 Feb 2023, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,888 miles · 25 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
8,955 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,930 miles
  • 2022 – 176,173 miles
  • 2021 – 172,043 miles
  • 2020 – 168,727 miles
  • 2019 – 162,495 miles
  • 2018 – 156,913 miles
  • 2017 – 150,767 miles
  • 2016 – 142,349 miles
  • 2015 – 130,876 miles
  • 2014 – 120,447 miles
  • 2013 – 111,160 miles
  • 2012 – 100,192 miles
  • 2011 – 87,133 miles
  • 2010 – 73,034 miles
  • 2009 – 62,760 miles
  • 2008 – 51,546 miles
  • 2007 – 38,793 miles
  • 2006 – 29,169 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,930 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive minor coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Eml on

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre going out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,930 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,930 miles
    Test number
    228706165463
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive minor coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,888 miles (+3,715)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,888 miles
    Test number
    385958429100
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive minor coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMil light on

  3. Pass176,173 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    176,173 miles
    Test number
    653948964057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail176,173 miles (+4,130)3 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,173 miles
    Test number
    553262955486
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon 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))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

  5. Pass172,043 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    172,043 miles
    Test number
    217212085129
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail172,043 miles (+3,316)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,043 miles
    Test number
    520249614339
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass168,727 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    168,727 miles
    Test number
    741048501497
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail168,727 miles (+6,232)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,727 miles
    Test number
    349251500674
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass162,495 miles (+5,582)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    162,495 miles
    Test number
    718953042038
    • MinorNearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass156,913 miles (+99)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    156,913 miles
    Test number
    762322621470
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre going out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  11. Fail156,814 miles (+6,047)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,814 miles
    Test number
    930432980439
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slight bind
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre going out of shape
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEml on

  12. Pass150,767 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    150,767 miles
    Test number
    688780168101
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak possible from sump plug

  13. Fail150,766 miles (+8,417)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,766 miles
    Test number
    419363606787
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryEML ON
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak possible from sump plug

  14. Pass142,349 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,349 miles
    Test number
    529683020504
    • AdvisoryEML ON

  15. Fail142,349 miles (+11,473)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,349 miles
    Test number
    917661445634
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEML ON

  16. Pass130,876 miles (+3)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    130,876 miles
    Test number
    289728765060
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on the inner edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in top mounts
    • NoteWheel alignment to be checked

  17. Fail130,873 miles (+10,426)4 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,873 miles
    Test number
    945585565002
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteFront tyres starting to wear on the inner edges
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in top mounts
    • NoteWheel alignment to be checked

  18. Pass120,447 miles (+9,287)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    120,447 miles
    Test number
    169944874020
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteLift on both front shock absorber top mounts

  19. Pass111,160 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    111,160 miles
    Test number
    696824483019
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCenter exhaust braket is broken

  20. Fail111,159 miles (+10,967)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,159 miles
    Test number
    756834183029
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteCenter exhaust braket is broken

  21. Pass100,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    100,192 miles
    Test number
    759251792056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail100,187 miles (+13,054)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,187 miles
    Test number
    116871692490
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass87,133 miles (+14,099)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    87,133 miles
    Test number
    817568481042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,034 miles (+10,274)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    73,034 miles
    Test number
    161835560465
    • 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)

  25. Pass62,760 miles (+11,214)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    62,760 miles
    Test number
    712707199061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass51,546 miles (+12,753)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    51,546 miles
    Test number
    143757788088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,793 miles (+9,624)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,793 miles
    Test number
    261127497021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass29,169 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    29,169 miles
    Test number
    852833096033
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LF02 OFX

Does LF02 OFX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 OFX expired on 4 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 OFX?
The MOT on LF02 OFX expired on 4 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 OFX done?
LF02 OFX was recorded at 179,930 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2023, an average of 8,955 miles a year.
Has LF02 OFX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 OFX has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 OFX 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 OFX find?
LF02 OFX passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2023 with 3 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive minor coolant leak; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.

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