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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

LF02 THUMOT history

LF02 THU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 243,946 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

LF02 THU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
243,946 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,512 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 THU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
2 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 THU was last recorded at 243,946 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jun 2015: 199,137 miles, lower than 199,740 miles on 26 Mar 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
242,039 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,907 miles
Average per year
8,512 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,946 miles
  • 2025 – 242,039 miles
  • 2024 – 241,189 miles
  • 2023 – 239,549 miles
  • 2021 – 237,359 miles
  • 2020 – 234,862 miles
  • 2019 – 226,964 miles
  • 2018 – 218,058 miles
  • 2017 – 212,743 miles
  • 2016 – 203,655 miles
  • 2015 – 199,137 miles
  • 2014 – 193,897 miles
  • 2013 – 182,691 miles
  • 2012 – 172,925 miles
  • 2011 – 162,805 miles
  • 2010 – 150,750 miles
  • 2009 – 138,714 miles
  • 2008 – 118,582 miles
  • 2007 – 95,486 miles
  • 2006 – 74,193 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,946 miles
  • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill small hole not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySome front and rear suspension components slightly corrodedRecorded 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Surface corrosion to both outer sills

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass243,946 miles (+1,907)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    243,946 miles
    Test number
    545243945377
    • MinorFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Nearside and offside deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill small hole not within 30cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

  2. Pass242,039 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    242,039 miles
    Test number
    768566886172
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome front and rear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills

  3. Fail242,039 miles (+850)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,039 miles
    Test number
    236515980281
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outside edge also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome front and rear suspension components slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills

  4. Pass241,189 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    241,189 miles
    Test number
    251935270750
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack os
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills

  5. Fail241,189 miles (+1,640)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,189 miles
    Test number
    104142564003
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack os
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills

  6. Pass239,549 miles (+2,190)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    239,549 miles
    Test number
    114012967629
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack os
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to both outer sills
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to rear brake discs

  7. Pass237,359 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    237,359 miles
    Test number
    504335654038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail237,358 miles (+2,496)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,358 miles
    Test number
    111420302536
    • MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle drivers door not opening from inside or outside (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 4.0 mm & low on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass234,862 miles (+7,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    234,862 miles
    Test number
    837125130990
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass226,964 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    226,964 miles
    Test number
    429796589968
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail226,955 miles (+8,897)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,955 miles
    Test number
    906390413814
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass218,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    218,058 miles
    Test number
    705943232030
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Fail218,058 miles (+5,315)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,058 miles
    Test number
    787694707689
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass212,743 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    212,743 miles
    Test number
    967343089726
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail212,733 miles (+9,078)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,733 miles
    Test number
    521841479854
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass203,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    203,655 miles
    Test number
    251796096753
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke when idling.

  17. FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    173855164547
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke when idling.

  18. Pass199,137 miles (-603)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    199,137 miles
    Test number
    225571275170
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail199,740 miles (+5,843)1 dangerous14 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,740 miles
    Test number
    107415685467
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Pass193,897 miles (+39)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    193,897 miles
    Test number
    619273144021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise O/S/F Side Light Slightly Dimmer Than N/S/F

  21. Fail193,858 miles (+11,167)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,858 miles
    Test number
    786351944092
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteAdvise O/S/F Side Light Slightly Dimmer Than N/S/F

  22. Pass182,691 miles (+9,766)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    182,691 miles
    Test number
    445433243033
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteOil Leak On Engine

  23. Pass172,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    172,925 miles
    Test number
    195773332473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail172,925 miles (+10,120)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,925 miles
    Test number
    349332032034
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front brake pad wear indercator wire damaged

  25. Pass162,805 miles (+12,055)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    162,805 miles
    Test number
    787138821094
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted

  26. Pass150,750 miles (+12,036)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    150,750 miles
    Test number
    821723440043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass138,714 miles (+20,132)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    138,714 miles
    Test number
    170710649414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail118,582 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,582 miles
    Test number
    193588038425
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass118,582 miles (+23,096)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    118,582 miles
    Test number
    390028238087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass95,486 miles (+21,293)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    95,486 miles
    Test number
    771877037098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass74,193 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    74,193 miles
    Test number
    544210346094
    • NoteSlight play steering rack

Questions about LF02 THU

Does LF02 THU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 THU is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 THU?
The MOT on LF02 THU is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 THU done?
LF02 THU was recorded at 243,946 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 8,512 miles a year.
Has LF02 THU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 THU has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 THU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 THU find?
LF02 THU passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside deteriorated; offside front outer track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear, and 5 more.

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