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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF02 WCGMOT history

LF02 WCG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 25 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 36 MOT tests, with 172,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LF02 WCG silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
172,607 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
36
21 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WCG
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
25 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WCG was last recorded at 172,607 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 3,793 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jul 2020: 15,060 miles, lower than 149,453 miles on 6 Jul 2020.

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
168,814 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,793 miles
Average per year
5,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,607 miles
  • 2025 – 168,814 miles
  • 2024 – 166,819 miles
  • 2023 – 163,321 miles
  • 2022 – 160,738 miles
  • 2021 – 155,615 miles
  • 2020 – 15,060 miles
  • 2019 – 146,125 miles
  • 2018 – 142,255 miles
  • 2017 – 138,707 miles
  • 2016 – 135,338 miles
  • 2015 – 130,075 miles
  • 2014 – 125,078 miles
  • 2013 – 117,305 miles
  • 2012 – 112,001 miles
  • 2011 – 105,093 miles
  • 2010 – 96,998 miles
  • 2009 – 89,246 miles
  • 2008 – 80,443 miles
  • 2007 – 72,232 miles
  • 2006 – 60,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,607 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front door dropped
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

36 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,607 miles3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    172,607 miles
    Test number
    669286154414
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  2. Fail172,607 miles (+3,793)1 repaired3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,607 miles
    Test number
    139413344152
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door dropped
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  3. Pass168,814 miles (+46)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    168,814 miles
    Test number
    661820780343
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Fail168,768 miles6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,768 miles
    Test number
    646280671271
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot clip missing

  5. Fail168,768 miles (+1,949)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,768 miles
    Test number
    611210098947
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer cv boot clip missing

  6. Pass166,819 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,819 miles
    Test number
    632451295489
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail166,817 miles (+3,496)2 major2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,817 miles
    Test number
    818474811415
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement not returning (1.1.15 (e))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass163,321 miles (+2,583)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    163,321 miles
    Test number
    394392138576
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass160,738 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    160,738 miles
    Test number
    976140740130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrailer socket not connected

  10. Fail160,738 miles (+5,123)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,738 miles
    Test number
    456147019140
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryTrailer socket not connected

  11. Pass155,615 miles (+83)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,615 miles
    Test number
    866506275979
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  12. Fail155,532 miles (+140,472)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,532 miles
    Test number
    495738744940
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower seat belt mounting not checked
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  13. Pass15,060 miles (-134,393)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    15,060 miles
    Test number
    223520441397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,453 miles (+3,328)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,453 miles
    Test number
    182788009696
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  15. Pass146,125 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    146,125 miles
    Test number
    480819026284
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Fail146,125 miles (+3,870)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,125 miles
    Test number
    933815402472
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  17. Pass142,255 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    142,255 miles
    Test number
    516794200316
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  18. Fail142,255 miles (+3,548)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,255 miles
    Test number
    231249455917
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  19. Pass138,707 miles (+3,369)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    138,707 miles
    Test number
    302912867323
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe to centre pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing between tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracking/perishing between tread.
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass135,338 miles (+5,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,338 miles
    Test number
    724806671986
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass130,075 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,075 miles
    Test number
    436814305235
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Fail130,075 miles (+4,997)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,075 miles
    Test number
    187502105230
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass125,078 miles (+7,773)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    125,078 miles
    Test number
    215919694424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass117,305 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    117,305 miles
    Test number
    887319133025
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit on inner edges

  25. Fail117,305 miles (+5,304)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,305 miles
    Test number
    297959133091
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteBoth front tyres on limit on inner edges

  26. Pass112,001 miles (+6,908)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    112,001 miles
    Test number
    559960542083
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass105,093 miles (+8,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,093 miles
    Test number
    687747211038
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Pass96,998 miles (+21)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,998 miles
    Test number
    900862240005
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Fail96,977 miles (+7,731)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,977 miles
    Test number
    674872020015
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass89,246 miles (+8,803)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    89,246 miles
    Test number
    180543919080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass80,443 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    194472428467

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail80,443 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    163972428433
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  33. Fail80,443 miles (+8,211)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,443 miles
    Test number
    313308818074
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  34. Pass72,232 miles (+11,833)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    72,232 miles
    Test number
    944385017054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Pass60,399 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,399 miles
    Test number
    281199316060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail60,399 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,399 miles
    Test number
    802389116008
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about LF02 WCG

Does LF02 WCG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 WCG is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WCG?
The MOT on LF02 WCG is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 WCG done?
LF02 WCG was recorded at 172,607 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 5,423 miles a year.
Has LF02 WCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WCG has failed 15 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 WCG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jul 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 WCG find?
LF02 WCG passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light, and 3 more.

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