
Volkswagen Golf
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,781 cc
LF02 XMKMOT history
LF02 XMK is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 14 Mar 2023
- Mileage
- 133,882 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2022
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 6,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LF02 XMK
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,781 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 1 Mar 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 14 Mar 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
LF02 XMK was last recorded at 133,882 miles on 15 Mar 2022, 1,900 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 131,982 miles · 26 Feb 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,900 miles
- Average per year
- 6,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 133,882 miles
- 2021 – 131,982 miles
- 2020 – 130,080 miles
- 2019 – 126,862 miles
- 2018 – 124,278 miles
- 2017 – 121,733 miles
- 2016 – 118,638 miles
- 2015 – 116,798 miles
- 2014 – 115,433 miles
- 2013 – 108,709 miles
- 2012 – 99,786 miles
- 2011 – 90,069 miles
- 2010 – 80,160 miles
- 2009 – 69,457 miles
- 2008 – 55,727 miles
- 2007 – 45,130 miles
- 2006 – 37,126 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty and deterioratedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryEngine management light is onRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2016
- AdvisoryRear axel bushes
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.
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front drive boot clip
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,882 miles15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 133,882 miles
- Test number
- 566052929655
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty and deteriorated
- AdvisoryEngine management light is on
- AdvisoryRear axel bushes
Fail133,882 miles (+1,900)1 major15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,882 miles
- Test number
- 306898692113
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty and deteriorated
- AdvisoryEngine management light is on
- AdvisoryRear axel bushes
Pass131,982 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 131,982 miles
- Test number
- 269473785089
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty and deteriorated
Fail131,982 miles (+1,902)1 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,982 miles
- Test number
- 236871521427
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes
- AdvisoryRear exhaust rusty and deteriorated
Pass130,080 miles13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 130,080 miles
- Test number
- 785666242213
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive boot clip
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty and deteriorated
Fail130,080 miles (+3,218)1 dangerous1 major13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,080 miles
- Test number
- 821665732222
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front drive boot clip
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear axle bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box rusty and deteriorated
Pass126,862 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 126,862 miles
- Test number
- 446598918567
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail126,862 miles (+2,584)1 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,862 miles
- Test number
- 721705244664
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass124,278 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 124,278 miles
- Test number
- 396437967123
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear axel beam bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine management light is on
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
- AdvisoryKnocking noise on rear suspension when driven
- AdvisorySlight imbalance on front brakes
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on gearbox
Fail124,278 miles (+2,545)3 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,278 miles
- Test number
- 963056315396
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (8.2.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear axel beam bushes deteriorated
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryEngine management light is on
- AdvisoryEngine oil low
- AdvisoryKnocking noise on rear suspension when driven
- AdvisorySlight imbalance on front brakes
- AdvisorySlight oil leak on gearbox
Pass121,733 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 121,733 miles
- Test number
- 130195053748
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,733 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 121,733 miles
- Test number
- 367683076514
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusty
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail121,733 miles (+3,095)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,733 miles
- Test number
- 600403367809
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCenter exhaust rusty
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass118,638 miles (+1,840)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 118,638 miles
- Test number
- 694793062378
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryEngine management light is on
- AdvisorySlight leak on gearbox
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass116,798 miles (+1,365)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 116,798 miles
- Test number
- 559421645029
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteN/s and o/s wiper blade
- NoteRear axle bushes
Pass115,433 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 115,433 miles
- Test number
- 716722444096
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear axle bushes
Fail115,430 miles (+6,721)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,430 miles
- Test number
- 338982144026
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass108,709 miles (+8,923)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 108,709 miles
- Test number
- 198899233039
- NoteSlight play in front stearing and suspension
Pass99,786 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 99,786 miles
- Test number
- 816067132011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine management light on
Fail99,783 miles (+9,714)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,783 miles
- Test number
- 885287332031
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteEngine management light on
Pass90,069 miles (+9,909)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 90,069 miles
- Test number
- 948693031089
- NoteEngine light on
- NoteSlight play in stearing
Pass80,160 miles (+10,703)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 80,160 miles
- Test number
- 390534730091
- 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)
Pass69,457 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 69,457 miles
- Test number
- 842333839036
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail69,457 miles (+13,730)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,457 miles
- Test number
- 180983339437
- FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass55,727 miles (+10,597)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 55,727 miles
- Test number
- 853753938069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,130 miles (+8,004)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 45,130 miles
- Test number
- 974797147007
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNumber plate light slightly insecure
Pass37,126 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 37,126 miles
- Test number
- 144006056071
- NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES
Questions about LF02 XMK
- Does LF02 XMK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LF02 XMK expired on 14 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LF02 XMK?
- The MOT on LF02 XMK expired on 14 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LF02 XMK done?
- LF02 XMK was recorded at 133,882 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2022, an average of 6,029 miles a year.
- Has LF02 XMK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LF02 XMK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2022.
- Has the mileage on LF02 XMK 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 XMK find?
- LF02 XMK passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2022 with 15 advisories: front coil spring corroded nearside and offside; nearside front macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 12 more.
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