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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,595 cc

LF02 XMZMOT history

LF02 XMZ is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 117,434 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

LF02 XMZ silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2026
Mileage
117,434 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,342 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 XMZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,595 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF02 XMZ was last recorded at 117,434 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 1,783 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,651 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,783 miles
Average per year
5,342 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 117,434 miles
  • 2025 – 115,651 miles
  • 2024 – 112,517 miles
  • 2023 – 111,320 miles
  • 2022 – 109,975 miles
  • 2021 – 108,444 miles
  • 2020 – 107,276 miles
  • 2019 – 106,127 miles
  • 2018 – 104,395 miles
  • 2017 – 103,597 miles
  • 2016 – 102,666 miles
  • 2015 – 96,953 miles
  • 2014 – 96,264 miles
  • 2013 – 87,798 miles
  • 2011 – 73,072 miles
  • 2010 – 61,853 miles
  • 2009 – 49,866 miles
  • 2008 – 39,903 miles
  • 2007 – 22,966 miles
  • 2006 – 8,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail117,434 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midpipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryBottom radiator support missing
  • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
  • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seatbelts

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail117,434 miles (+1,783)4 major15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,434 miles
    Test number
    849908445560
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midpipe clamps (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective backbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBottom radiator support missing
    • AdvisoryFront suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to test rear seatbelts

  2. Pass115,651 miles (+124)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    115,651 miles
    Test number
    476070243520
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally corroded on underside

  3. Fail115,527 miles (+3,010)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,527 miles
    Test number
    736844230524
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle generally corroded on underside

  4. Pass112,517 miles (+1,197)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    112,517 miles
    Test number
    772526269428
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass111,320 miles (+18)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    111,320 miles
    Test number
    507092934878
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail111,302 miles (+1,327)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,302 miles
    Test number
    814696862325
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass109,975 miles (+1,531)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,975 miles
    Test number
    498363909661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass108,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,444 miles
    Test number
    812205808338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail108,444 miles (+1,168)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,444 miles
    Test number
    917293241668
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass107,276 miles (+1,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,276 miles
    Test number
    895950121703
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass106,127 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    768769563535
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail106,127 miles (+1,732)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,127 miles
    Test number
    147393856914
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass104,395 miles (+798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    104,395 miles
    Test number
    417972194200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  14. Pass103,597 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,597 miles
    Test number
    622404797465
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  15. Fail103,597 miles (+931)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,597 miles
    Test number
    824616998384
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  16. Pass102,666 miles (+5,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,666 miles
    Test number
    168413946196
    • 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)

  17. Pass96,953 miles (+689)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,953 miles
    Test number
    915307205095
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass96,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    96,264 miles
    Test number
    139217814002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,264 miles (+8,466)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,264 miles
    Test number
    276454314080
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Fail87,798 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    155044313026
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteOffside rear reverse lamp inop

  21. Pass87,798 miles (+14,726)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    87,798 miles
    Test number
    925764613058
    • NoteOffside rear reverse lamp inop

  22. Pass73,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    947687071285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail73,072 miles (+11,219)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,072 miles
    Test number
    366927671445
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteRear discs liped
    • NoteRear number plate starting to delaminate

  24. Pass61,853 miles (+11,987)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    61,853 miles
    Test number
    871351870277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,866 miles (+9,963)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    49,866 miles
    Test number
    603341079232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,903 miles (+16,937)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    39,903 miles
    Test number
    280964678211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass22,966 miles (+13,974)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    22,966 miles
    Test number
    724141627127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass8,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    8,992 miles
    Test number
    451323296085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 XMZ

Does LF02 XMZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 XMZ expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 XMZ?
The MOT on LF02 XMZ expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 XMZ done?
LF02 XMZ was recorded at 117,434 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 5,342 miles a year.
Has LF02 XMZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 XMZ has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on LF02 XMZ 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 XMZ find?
LF02 XMZ failed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 4 major defects and 15 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch liner, and 16 more.

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