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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LF02 ZGEMOT history

LF02 ZGE is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT expired on 9 Apr 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,817 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2025.

LF02 ZGE silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 9 Apr 2026
Mileage
179,817 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,699 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF02 ZGE
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 9 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF02 ZGE was last recorded at 179,817 miles on 10 Apr 2025, 10,633 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,184 miles · 7 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
10,633 miles
Average per year
6,699 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,817 miles
  • 2023 – 169,184 miles
  • 2022 – 149,929 miles
  • 2021 – 139,811 miles
  • 2020 – 134,070 miles
  • 2019 – 129,872 miles
  • 2017 – 124,654 miles
  • 2016 – 120,017 miles
  • 2015 – 114,525 miles
  • 2014 – 108,951 miles
  • 2013 – 102,778 miles
  • 2012 – 96,291 miles
  • 2011 – 90,110 miles
  • 2010 – 85,016 miles
  • 2009 – 77,388 miles
  • 2008 – 70,168 miles
  • 2007 – 64,911 miles
  • 2006 – 57,309 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,817 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter and corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 2.8mm and worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,817 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    179,817 miles
    Test number
    651063007262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail179,817 miles (+10,633)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,817 miles
    Test number
    264320123469
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,184 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    169,184 miles
    Test number
    268790523305
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail169,184 miles (+19,255)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,184 miles
    Test number
    801202312100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass149,929 miles (+10,118)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    149,929 miles
    Test number
    963079225443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass139,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    139,811 miles
    Test number
    258559844604
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail139,811 miles (+5,741)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,811 miles
    Test number
    166024833087
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass134,070 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,070 miles
    Test number
    340522399366
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter and corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both suspension bump stops deteriorating, offside broken

  9. Fail134,070 miles (+4,198)3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,070 miles
    Test number
    327292881141
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at catalytic converter and corroding (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread lowest depth 2.8mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear both suspension bump stops deteriorating, offside broken

  10. Pass129,872 miles (+5,218)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,872 miles
    Test number
    439122213306
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear wheels slight brake bind

  11. Pass124,654 miles (+4,637)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    124,654 miles
    Test number
    743756019547
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has damage to sidewall and is wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryShileds and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

  12. Pass120,017 miles (+5,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    120,017 miles
    Test number
    470621157742
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  13. Pass114,525 miles (+5,574)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    114,525 miles
    Test number
    614968829278
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass108,951 miles (+6,173)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    108,951 miles
    Test number
    467338714463
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has scuffed sidewall
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  15. Pass102,778 miles (+6,487)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    102,778 miles
    Test number
    109675813349
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass96,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    96,291 miles
    Test number
    916670622319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,291 miles (+6,181)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,291 miles
    Test number
    336599912380
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  18. Pass90,110 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,110 miles
    Test number
    396603511312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStiff operation in steering rack

  19. Fail90,106 miles (+5,090)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,106 miles
    Test number
    237883911314
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteStiff operation in steering rack

  20. Pass85,016 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    441440820401
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded.

  21. Fail85,016 miles (+7,628)3 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,016 miles
    Test number
    462920520354
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly noisy.
    • NoteOffside rear, and both front tyre sidewalls perrished.
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded.

  22. Pass77,388 miles (+7,220)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    77,388 miles
    Test number
    430977009379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass70,168 miles (+5,257)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    70,168 miles
    Test number
    714996398215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,911 miles (+7,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    64,911 miles
    Test number
    324242017342
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Pass57,309 miles (+5,646)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    57,309 miles
    Test number
    142527816392
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail51,663 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    400033456025
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass51,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    51,663 miles
    Test number
    942753356093
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about LF02 ZGE

Does LF02 ZGE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF02 ZGE expired on 9 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF02 ZGE?
The MOT on LF02 ZGE expired on 9 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF02 ZGE done?
LF02 ZGE was recorded at 179,817 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2025, an average of 6,699 miles a year.
Has LF02 ZGE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF02 ZGE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LF02 ZGE 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 ZGE find?
LF02 ZGE passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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