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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc

LF02 WGCMOT history

LF02 WGC is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 14 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 174,609 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2025.

LF02 WGC black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 2 Jun 2026
Mileage
174,609 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,084 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 WGC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
14 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 WGC was last recorded at 174,609 miles on 3 Jun 2025, 2,703 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2016.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
171,906 miles · 15 Feb 2016
Between the last two tests
2,703 miles
Average per year
6,084 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 174,609 miles
  • 2016 – 171,906 miles
  • 2015 – 159,286 miles
  • 2013 – 140,642 miles
  • 2012 – 124,201 miles
  • 2011 – 109,917 miles
  • 2010 – 96,918 miles
  • 2009 – 85,493 miles
  • 2008 – 75,314 miles
  • 2007 – 63,602 miles
  • 2006 – 56,858 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,609 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2007–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front sidewall cut no canvass showing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

17 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,609 miles (+2,703)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    174,609 miles
    Test number
    690411173585
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass171,906 miles (+98)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    171,906 miles
    Test number
    753723101997
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall cut no canvass showing

  3. Fail171,808 miles (+12,522)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,808 miles
    Test number
    813634197918
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sidewall cut no canvass showing

  4. Fail159,286 miles3 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,286 miles
    Test number
    286358935089
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass159,286 miles (+18,644)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    159,286 miles
    Test number
    768378635085
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass140,642 miles (+319)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    140,642 miles
    Test number
    626593503395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteENGINE LIGHT ON
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATORS
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Fail140,323 miles (+16,122)2 dangerous6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,323 miles
    Test number
    547305093275
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • NoteENGINE LIGHT ON
    • NoteOFFSIDE FRONT TYRE NEAR WEAR BAND INDICATORS
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass124,201 miles11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    335799282123
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped & ridged

  9. Fail124,201 miles (+141)1 repaired11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,201 miles
    Test number
    645119782155
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped & ridged

  10. Fail124,060 miles (+14,143)3 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,060 miles
    Test number
    538812482120
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake disc/s lipped & ridged

  11. Pass109,917 miles (+133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    109,917 miles
    Test number
    109532041005
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail109,784 miles (+12,866)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,784 miles
    Test number
    417341431055
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass96,918 miles (+11,425)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    96,918 miles
    Test number
    761523120050
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine cover in poor condition

  14. Pass85,493 miles (+10,179)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,493 miles
    Test number
    622409619027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass75,314 miles (+11,712)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,314 miles
    Test number
    254358318025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass63,602 miles (+6,744)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    63,602 miles
    Test number
    274738617052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront & rear numberplates lossing their density(fading)

  17. Pass56,858 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,858 miles
    Test number
    960395726021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 WGC

Does LF02 WGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 WGC expired on 2 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 WGC?
The MOT on LF02 WGC expired on 2 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 WGC done?
LF02 WGC was recorded at 174,609 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2025, an average of 6,084 miles a year.
Has LF02 WGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 WGC has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2016.
Has the mileage on LF02 WGC 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 WGC find?
LF02 WGC passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust noisy, and 4 more.

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