
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,598 cc
LF02 TLXMOT history
LF02 TLX is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 11 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 128,925 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2021.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 9 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 128,925 mi
- At MOT on 10 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,742 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 TLX
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 11 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 9 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 TLX was last recorded at 128,925 miles on 10 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 128,925 miles · 9 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,742 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 128,925 miles
- 2020 – 123,179 miles
- 2019 – 120,771 miles
- 2018 – 117,885 miles
- 2017 – 112,896 miles
- 2016 – 107,767 miles
- 2015 – 102,375 miles
- 2014 – 82,060 miles
- 2013 – 60,946 miles
- 2011 – 48,387 miles
- 2010 – 44,308 miles
- 2009 – 39,452 miles
- 2008 – 34,490 miles
- 2007 – 29,460 miles
- 2006 – 21,520 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
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.
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Eml on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
25 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,925 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 128,925 miles
- Test number
- 773469211068
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail128,925 miles (+5,746)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,925 miles
- Test number
- 664298140912
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,179 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 123,179 miles
- Test number
- 992988350036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,170 miles (+2,399)3 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,170 miles
- Test number
- 948920627360
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,771 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 120,771 miles
- Test number
- 310585320782
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail120,771 miles (+2,886)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,771 miles
- Test number
- 429130592243
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass117,885 miles (+4,989)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 117,885 miles
- Test number
- 198895121765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,896 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 112,896 miles
- Test number
- 257777395738
- AdvisoryEml on
Fail112,896 miles (+5,129)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,896 miles
- Test number
- 334467303416
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryEml on
Pass107,767 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 107,767 miles
- Test number
- 857864748601
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail107,765 miles (+5,390)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,765 miles
- Test number
- 624705596464
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,375 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 102,375 miles
- Test number
- 269835955172
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail102,375 miles (+20,315)4 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,375 miles
- Test number
- 638734255173
- 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)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass82,060 miles (+146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 82,060 miles
- Test number
- 336027494008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail81,914 miles (+20,968)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,914 miles
- Test number
- 706935184007
- 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)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass60,946 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 60,946 miles
- Test number
- 368366593023
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront exhaust mounting broken
- NoteNearside front tyre on tread depth limit
Fail60,946 miles (+12,559)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,946 miles
- Test number
- 829606793037
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront exhaust mounting broken
- NoteNearside front tyre on tread depth limit
Pass48,387 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 48,387 miles
- Test number
- 657206611123
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken , system still supported
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
- NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall
Fail48,387 miles (+4,079)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 48,387 miles
- Test number
- 947266011169
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken , system still supported
- NoteNearside rear brake binding slightly
- NoteSlight damage to nearside front tyre inner sidewall
Pass44,308 miles (+4,856)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 44,308 miles
- Test number
- 254808710410
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteCentre exhaust mounting slightly deteriorated
- NoteNearside windscreen wiper blade slightly deteriorated
- NoteOffside rear brake binding slightly
Pass39,452 miles (+4,962)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 39,452 miles
- Test number
- 193243179498
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass34,490 miles (+5,030)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 34,490 miles
- Test number
- 681209178022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass29,460 miles (+7,940)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 29,460 miles
- Test number
- 201732387023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass21,520 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 21,520 miles
- Test number
- 604155706040
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail21,520 miles3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,520 miles
- Test number
- 700024706062
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteFront number plate damaged but ok at time of test
Questions about LF02 TLX
- Does LF02 TLX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 TLX expired on 9 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 TLX?
- The MOT on LF02 TLX expired on 9 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 TLX done?
- LF02 TLX was recorded at 128,925 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2021, an average of 6,742 miles a year.
- Has LF02 TLX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 TLX has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on LF02 TLX 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 TLX find?
- LF02 TLX passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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