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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF02 XNUMOT history

LF02 XNU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Apr 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 275,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Dec 2025.

LF02 XNU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 7 Dec 2026
Mileage
275,696 mi
At MOT on 1 Dec 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,335 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 XNU
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 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 XNU was last recorded at 275,696 miles on 1 Dec 2025, 10,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,196 miles · 4 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
10,500 miles
Average per year
11,335 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 275,696 miles
  • 2024 – 265,196 miles
  • 2023 – 252,131 miles
  • 2022 – 239,388 miles
  • 2021 – 229,497 miles
  • 2020 – 220,796 miles
  • 2019 – 201,758 miles
  • 2018 – 185,512 miles
  • 2017 – 172,370 miles
  • 2016 – 161,118 miles
  • 2015 – 146,398 miles
  • 2014 – 132,642 miles
  • 2013 – 119,687 miles
  • 2012 – 110,907 miles
  • 2011 – 102,045 miles
  • 2010 – 94,504 miles
  • 2009 – 85,690 miles
  • 2008 – 80,021 miles
  • 2007 – 66,005 miles
  • 2006 – 53,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,696 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2013

Full MOT history

32 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,696 miles (+10,500)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    275,696 miles
    Test number
    496258812511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass265,196 miles (+90)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    265,196 miles
    Test number
    596421216369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail265,106 miles (+12,975)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,106 miles
    Test number
    741788299913
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass252,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    252,131 miles
    Test number
    581660411585
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate delaminating

  5. Fail252,127 miles (+12,739)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,127 miles
    Test number
    642738806998
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront no. plate delaminating

  6. Pass239,388 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    239,388 miles
    Test number
    656059984206
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail239,388 miles (+9,891)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,388 miles
    Test number
    508783385427
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass229,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    229,497 miles
    Test number
    975593031859

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail229,497 miles (+8,701)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,497 miles
    Test number
    129885525777
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Pass220,796 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    220,796 miles
    Test number
    705228985312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail220,796 miles (+19,038)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,796 miles
    Test number
    320971351582
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass201,758 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    201,758 miles
    Test number
    612380021867

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail201,694 miles (+16,182)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,694 miles
    Test number
    931773932680
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass185,512 miles (+13,142)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    185,512 miles
    Test number
    195311011950

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass172,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2018
    Odometer
    172,370 miles
    Test number
    515582202693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail172,370 miles (+11,252)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,370 miles
    Test number
    272082381252
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass161,118 miles (+14,720)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    161,118 miles
    Test number
    915906632036
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass146,398 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    146,398 miles
    Test number
    238407825472
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre low on inner edge

  19. Fail146,398 miles (+13,756)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,398 miles
    Test number
    295997225189
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre low on inner edge

  20. Pass132,642 miles (+12,955)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,642 miles
    Test number
    288138824462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,687 miles (+8,780)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    119,687 miles
    Test number
    149508223143
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • 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)

  22. Pass110,907 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    110,907 miles
    Test number
    605587462166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail110,904 miles (+8,859)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,904 miles
    Test number
    367457362146
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass102,045 miles (+7,541)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    102,045 miles
    Test number
    616337061191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass94,504 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    94,504 miles
    Test number
    104908150198
    • 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)

  26. Fail94,504 miles (+8,814)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,504 miles
    Test number
    580008950199
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)

  27. Pass85,690 miles (+5,669)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,690 miles
    Test number
    134534519157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail80,021 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    391339628143
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNumber plate digits starting to fade

  29. Pass80,021 miles (+14,016)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,021 miles
    Test number
    784179728120
    • NoteNumber plate digits starting to fade

  30. Pass66,005 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    66,005 miles
    Test number
    973917217127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail66,005 miles (+12,977)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,005 miles
    Test number
    953347217144
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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)

  32. Pass53,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,028 miles
    Test number
    982220106125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF02 XNU

Does LF02 XNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LF02 XNU is valid until 7 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LF02 XNU?
The MOT on LF02 XNU is valid until 7 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LF02 XNU done?
LF02 XNU was recorded at 275,696 miles at its MOT on 1 Dec 2025, an average of 11,335 miles a year.
Has LF02 XNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 XNU has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LF02 XNU 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 XNU find?
LF02 XNU passed its latest MOT on 1 Dec 2025 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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