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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LF02 OGBMOT history

LF02 OGB is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 15 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,096 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LF02 OGB silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
169,096 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 OGB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
15 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 OGB was last recorded at 169,096 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 4,982 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,114 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,982 miles
Average per year
7,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,096 miles
  • 2025 – 164,114 miles
  • 2024 – 157,059 miles
  • 2023 – 145,217 miles
  • 2022 – 137,641 miles
  • 2021 – 130,682 miles
  • 2019 – 122,366 miles
  • 2018 – 115,780 miles
  • 2017 – 108,925 miles
  • 2016 – 102,250 miles
  • 2015 – 97,513 miles
  • 2014 – 90,135 miles
  • 2013 – 78,124 miles
  • 2012 – 67,493 miles
  • 2011 – 61,957 miles
  • 2010 – 53,187 miles
  • 2009 – 43,443 miles
  • 2008 – 38,294 miles
  • 2007 – 33,239 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,096 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,096 miles (+4,982)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    169,096 miles
    Test number
    535067495862
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass164,114 miles (+7,055)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    164,114 miles
    Test number
    648393788781
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass157,059 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    157,059 miles
    Test number
    871069293265
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail157,059 miles (+11,842)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,059 miles
    Test number
    490783651760
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass145,217 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    145,217 miles
    Test number
    373877837238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail145,203 miles (+7,562)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,203 miles
    Test number
    975798795273
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,641 miles (+6,959)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    137,641 miles
    Test number
    830325606698
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass130,682 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    130,682 miles
    Test number
    515386530015
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  9. Fail130,682 miles (+8,316)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,682 miles
    Test number
    142805131692
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake binding slightly

  10. Pass122,366 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    122,366 miles
    Test number
    652700719401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail122,355 miles (+6,575)2 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,355 miles
    Test number
    905683031894
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass115,780 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    115,780 miles
    Test number
    744796117969
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly deteriorated on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail115,780 miles (+6,855)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,780 miles
    Test number
    305865525306
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly deteriorated on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass108,925 miles (+6,675)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,925 miles
    Test number
    314558891237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear 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 wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass102,250 miles (+4,737)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    102,250 miles
    Test number
    148721761911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass97,513 miles (+193)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    97,513 miles
    Test number
    422463958254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Fail97,320 miles (+7,185)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,320 miles
    Test number
    569164364956
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Pass90,135 miles (+12,011)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    90,135 miles
    Test number
    507116124225
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass78,124 miles (+10,631)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    78,124 miles
    Test number
    365866933216
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCenter exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteOffside front inner cv boot insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt

  20. Pass67,493 miles (+5,536)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    67,493 miles
    Test number
    846234122268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass61,957 miles (+8,770)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,957 miles
    Test number
    216937891462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass53,187 miles (+9,744)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    53,187 miles
    Test number
    860695820165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,443 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    43,443 miles
    Test number
    164318009165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,294 miles (+5,055)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    38,294 miles
    Test number
    804496098051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,239 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    33,239 miles
    Test number
    493385387000
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteREAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Questions about LF02 OGB

Does LF02 OGB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 OGB is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 OGB?
The MOT on LF02 OGB is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 OGB done?
LF02 OGB was recorded at 169,096 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 7,171 miles a year.
Has LF02 OGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 OGB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 OGB 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 OGB find?
LF02 OGB passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; oil leak, but not excessive; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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