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Volkswagen Golf

Grey · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LF02 TKNMOT history

LF02 TKN is a grey petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 165,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2026.

LF02 TKN grey Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
165,960 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,046 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 TKN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 TKN was last recorded at 165,960 miles on 20 Feb 2026, 7,916 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,044 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,916 miles
Average per year
7,046 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,960 miles
  • 2025 – 158,044 miles
  • 2024 – 147,339 miles
  • 2022 – 141,455 miles
  • 2021 – 125,892 miles
  • 2020 – 123,267 miles
  • 2019 – 117,857 miles
  • 2018 – 112,074 miles
  • 2017 – 106,690 miles
  • 2016 – 101,140 miles
  • 2015 – 94,045 miles
  • 2014 – 86,859 miles
  • 2013 – 78,568 miles
  • 2012 – 71,695 miles
  • 2011 – 63,916 miles
  • 2010 – 56,208 miles
  • 2009 – 47,883 miles
  • 2008 – 40,813 miles
  • 2007 – 32,735 miles
  • 2006 – 25,575 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,960 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    165,960 miles
    Test number
    628593715769
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

  2. Fail165,960 miles (+7,916)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,960 miles
    Test number
    976132487904
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded

  3. Pass158,044 miles (+10,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    158,044 miles
    Test number
    429611175608
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,339 miles (+5,884)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    147,339 miles
    Test number
    104748924573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass141,455 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    141,455 miles
    Test number
    263172341029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,454 miles (+15,562)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,454 miles
    Test number
    464293234717
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass125,892 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    125,892 miles
    Test number
    148145341148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail128,226 miles (+4,959)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,226 miles
    Test number
    314019950413
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  9. Pass123,267 miles (+33)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    123,267 miles
    Test number
    300018469247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail123,234 miles (+5,377)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,234 miles
    Test number
    968909382565
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass117,857 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,857 miles
    Test number
    351960169349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass112,074 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,074 miles
    Test number
    134978334534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass106,690 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,690 miles
    Test number
    707504141449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass101,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    101,140 miles
    Test number
    905644817190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,134 miles (+7,089)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,134 miles
    Test number
    983462991647
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass94,045 miles (+67)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    94,045 miles
    Test number
    745167285069
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail93,978 miles (+7,119)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,978 miles
    Test number
    149975285437
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass86,859 miles (+179)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,859 miles
    Test number
    597745484098
    • NoteBoth front tyres and the nearside rear have un-even tread wear on the inside edges

  19. Fail86,680 miles (+8,112)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,680 miles
    Test number
    816759374046
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and the nearside rear have un-even tread wear on the inside edges

  20. Pass78,568 miles (+6,873)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    78,568 miles
    Test number
    516672473085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  21. Pass71,695 miles (+7,779)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,695 miles
    Test number
    648556272089
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass63,916 miles (+7,708)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    63,916 miles
    Test number
    778517071089
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass56,208 miles (+8,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    56,208 miles
    Test number
    722760970008
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass47,883 miles (+7,070)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    47,883 miles
    Test number
    972016669046
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass40,813 miles (+8,078)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    40,813 miles
    Test number
    971072178017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,735 miles (+7,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    32,735 miles
    Test number
    514178467043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass25,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    25,575 miles
    Test number
    833809776025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 TKN

Does LF02 TKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 TKN is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 TKN?
The MOT on LF02 TKN is valid until 19 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 TKN done?
LF02 TKN was recorded at 165,960 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2026, an average of 7,046 miles a year.
Has LF02 TKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 TKN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 TKN 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 TKN find?
LF02 TKN passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded; nearside front to rear brake pipe corroded.

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