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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF02 WDWMOT history

LF02 WDW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 222,886 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2025.

LF02 WDW silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
222,886 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WDW
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
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WDW was last recorded at 222,886 miles on 20 Oct 2025, 5,351 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 May 2023: 200,552 miles, lower than 259,779 miles on 14 Jun 2022.

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
217,535 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
5,351 miles
Average per year
9,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 222,886 miles
  • 2024 – 217,535 miles
  • 2023 – 200,552 miles
  • 2022 – 259,779 miles
  • 2021 – 246,455 miles
  • 2020 – 238,336 miles
  • 2019 – 230,786 miles
  • 2018 – 185,978 miles
  • 2017 – 182,901 miles
  • 2016 – 179,222 miles
  • 2015 – 165,017 miles
  • 2014 – 136,448 miles
  • 2013 – 106,283 miles
  • 2012 – 87,938 miles
  • 2011 – 77,030 miles
  • 2010 – 67,338 miles
  • 2009 – 54,306 miles
  • 2008 – 51,427 miles
  • 2007 – 41,696 miles
  • 2006 – 38,544 miles
  • 2005 – 32,145 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass222,886 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Vehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass222,886 miles (+5,351)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    222,886 miles
    Test number
    374176368852
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass217,535 miles (+184)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    217,535 miles
    Test number
    444523004310
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail217,351 miles (+16,799)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,351 miles
    Test number
    875341545769
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorFront Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass200,552 miles (-59,227)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    200,552 miles
    Test number
    399202367016
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  5. Pass259,779 miles (+13,324)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    259,779 miles
    Test number
    585578719003
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass246,455 miles (+8,119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    246,455 miles
    Test number
    195716578791
    • AdvisoryVehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  7. Pass238,336 miles (+7,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    238,336 miles
    Test number
    422505079453
    • AdvisoryVehicle has engine covers & under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

  8. Pass230,786 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    230,786 miles
    Test number
    127574513982
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail230,786 miles (+44,808)1 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,786 miles
    Test number
    236242969564
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass185,978 miles (+3,077)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    185,978 miles
    Test number
    550579723272
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass182,901 miles (+3,679)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    182,901 miles
    Test number
    510458785577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass179,222 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    179,222 miles
    Test number
    822990942681
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail179,222 miles (+14,205)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,222 miles
    Test number
    469845395513
    • FailureHeadlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
    • FailureRear Coil spring not correctly located both (2.4.C.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass165,017 miles (+28,569)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    165,017 miles
    Test number
    415073065197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,448 miles (+30,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    136,448 miles
    Test number
    628507454128
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass106,283 miles (+18,345)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    106,283 miles
    Test number
    359138353163
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust centre corroded

  17. Pass87,938 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,938 miles
    Test number
    787334952198
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail87,928 miles (+10,898)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,928 miles
    Test number
    837263252150
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass77,030 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    77,030 miles
    Test number
    637737841196
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on rear beam axle
    • NoteAdvise wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs

  20. Fail77,029 miles (+9,691)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,029 miles
    Test number
    165007641170
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteAdvise corrosion on rear beam axle
    • NoteAdvise wear and corrosion to front and rear brake discs

  21. Pass67,338 miles (+13,032)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    67,338 miles
    Test number
    590232460184
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass54,306 miles (+2,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    54,306 miles
    Test number
    490778569131
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass51,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    794865738267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail51,427 miles (+9,731)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,427 miles
    Test number
    921075938284
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testUpper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass41,696 miles (+3,152)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    41,696 miles
    Test number
    674406037256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,544 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    38,544 miles
    Test number
    574263446250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,145 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    32,145 miles
    Test number
    403634925288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 WDW

Does LF02 WDW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 WDW expired on 19 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WDW?
The MOT on LF02 WDW expired on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 WDW done?
LF02 WDW was recorded at 222,886 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2025, an average of 9,448 miles a year.
Has LF02 WDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WDW has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 WDW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 May 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF02 WDW find?
LF02 WDW passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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