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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF02 OGJMOT history

LF02 OGJ is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 196,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2025.

LF02 OGJ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2026
Mileage
196,725 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2025
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,674 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 OGJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
20 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 OGJ was last recorded at 196,725 miles on 31 Jul 2025, 3,140 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,585 miles · 30 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
3,140 miles
Average per year
8,674 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 196,725 miles
  • 2024 – 193,585 miles
  • 2023 – 186,094 miles
  • 2019 – 184,860 miles
  • 2018 – 177,310 miles
  • 2017 – 165,395 miles
  • 2016 – 151,559 miles
  • 2015 – 137,693 miles
  • 2014 – 123,658 miles
  • 2013 – 111,838 miles
  • 2012 – 98,917 miles
  • 2011 – 85,072 miles
  • 2010 – 71,779 miles
  • 2009 – 60,525 miles
  • 2008 – 51,791 miles
  • 2007 – 40,845 miles
  • 2006 – 30,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,725 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,725 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    196,725 miles
    Test number
    744471991013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass193,585 miles (+7,491)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    193,585 miles
    Test number
    465705359855
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront engine oil low

  3. Pass186,094 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    186,094 miles
    Test number
    318735156531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail186,085 miles (+1,225)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,085 miles
    Test number
    612008576959
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess resting on exhaust (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass184,860 miles (+7,550)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    184,860 miles
    Test number
    390861850503
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake slightly sticky
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,310 miles (+11,915)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    177,310 miles
    Test number
    956124933767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel track rod end (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass165,395 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    165,395 miles
    Test number
    692021836281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail165,335 miles (+13,776)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,335 miles
    Test number
    832966379436
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureRear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle x2 (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  9. Pass151,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    151,559 miles
    Test number
    544884025699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail151,559 miles (+13,866)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,559 miles
    Test number
    808274474945
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  11. Pass137,693 miles (+14,035)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    137,693 miles
    Test number
    388735715414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,658 miles (+11,820)7 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    123,658 miles
    Test number
    987163314275
    • NoteADVISE, COOLANT LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM.
    • NoteADVISE, NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.
    • NoteADVISE, NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING LOW, ALSO SMALL SPLIT IN TREAD.
    • NoteADVISE, offside front tyre wearing low.
    • NoteADVISE, offside rear tyre wearing low.
    • NoteADVISE, oil leak.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  13. Pass111,838 miles (+5)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    111,838 miles
    Test number
    555551523233
    • NoteADVISE, front brake discs becoming worn.
    • NoteADVISE, slight oil leak.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Fail111,833 miles (+12,916)2 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,833 miles
    Test number
    729109413266
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteADVISE, OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE FLEXI HOSE SPLIT CLOSE TO INNER CORE.
    • NoteADVISE, front brake discs becoming worn.
    • NoteADVISE, nearside front brake flexi hose perishing.
    • NoteADVISE, slight oil leak.
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass98,917 miles (+272)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    129282622206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail98,645 miles (+13,573)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,645 miles
    Test number
    215405412273
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass85,072 miles (+214)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,072 miles
    Test number
    545285061198
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Fail84,858 miles (+13,079)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,858 miles
    Test number
    928269251118
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  19. Pass71,779 miles (+221)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    71,779 miles
    Test number
    694549240199
    • NoteOil on undertray, possibly leaking from turbo/intercooler assemblies

  20. Fail71,558 miles (+11,033)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,558 miles
    Test number
    832639230165
    • FailureNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil on undertray, possibly leaking from turbo/intercooler assemblies

  21. Pass60,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    60,525 miles
    Test number
    781756859198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,525 miles (+8,734)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,525 miles
    Test number
    740106659110
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass51,791 miles (+10,946)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    51,791 miles
    Test number
    284592668486
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass40,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    40,845 miles
    Test number
    242287537114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail40,841 miles (+10,003)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,841 miles
    Test number
    212227437411
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  26. Pass30,838 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    30,838 miles
    Test number
    580136766127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,805 miles2 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,805 miles
    Test number
    431525966195
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEmmission Test only just passed. Limit=3.0, recorded 4.5 on first phase, and only came down to 2.8 on subsequent phases
    • NoteVehicle presented for MOT fitted with child restraint in Nearside Rear Seat, preventing full assessment of operation and condition of Nearside Rear Seatbelt †

Questions about LF02 OGJ

Does LF02 OGJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 OGJ expired on 30 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 OGJ?
The MOT on LF02 OGJ expired on 30 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 OGJ done?
LF02 OGJ was recorded at 196,725 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2025, an average of 8,674 miles a year.
Has LF02 OGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 OGJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on LF02 OGJ 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 OGJ find?
LF02 OGJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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