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Volkswagen Golf

Red · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS02 LWHMOT history

LS02 LWH is a red diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Jun 2002. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 175,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

LS02 LWH red Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
175,770 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,556 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 LWH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
26 Jun 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 LWH was last recorded at 175,770 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 9,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,770 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,000 miles
Average per year
6,556 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,770 miles
  • 2025 – 166,770 miles
  • 2024 – 156,515 miles
  • 2023 – 145,508 miles
  • 2022 – 136,452 miles
  • 2021 – 128,809 miles
  • 2020 – 124,713 miles
  • 2019 – 116,093 miles
  • 2018 – 109,493 miles
  • 2017 – 100,237 miles
  • 2016 – 92,598 miles
  • 2015 – 86,932 miles
  • 2014 – 84,352 miles
  • 2013 – 80,147 miles
  • 2012 – 76,401 miles
  • 2011 – 71,096 miles
  • 2010 – 66,140 miles
  • 2009 – 60,011 miles
  • 2008 – 53,903 miles
  • 2007 – 48,862 miles
  • 2006 – 45,156 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,770 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,770 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    175,770 miles
    Test number
    951697582466
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail175,770 miles (+9,000)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,770 miles
    Test number
    909517274466
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass166,770 miles (+10,255)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    166,770 miles
    Test number
    787799745115
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass156,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    156,515 miles
    Test number
    180515390718
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Fail156,515 miles (+11,007)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,515 miles
    Test number
    841176372674
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass145,508 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    145,508 miles
    Test number
    614074045717
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked on the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail145,507 miles (+9,055)2 dangerous1 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,507 miles
    Test number
    887817993194
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear as marked on the vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Pass136,452 miles (+7,643)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,452 miles
    Test number
    551040012154
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel corroded but not likely to cause injury
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass128,809 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    128,809 miles
    Test number
    121839528069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail128,807 miles (+4,094)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,807 miles
    Test number
    590424614016
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass124,713 miles (+8,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    124,713 miles
    Test number
    258217909120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass116,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    116,093 miles
    Test number
    432644004542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,093 miles (+6,600)2 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,093 miles
    Test number
    889208762525
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass109,493 miles (+9,256)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    109,493 miles
    Test number
    136836193318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass100,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    100,237 miles
    Test number
    632718144110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail100,237 miles (+7,639)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,237 miles
    Test number
    629767452152
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass92,598 miles (+5,666)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    92,598 miles
    Test number
    673223389968
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass86,932 miles (+2,580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    217562445017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass84,352 miles (+4,205)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,352 miles
    Test number
    408253644048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass80,147 miles (+3,746)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    80,147 miles
    Test number
    766804843075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass76,401 miles (+5,305)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,401 miles
    Test number
    866780642012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass71,096 miles (+4,956)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    71,096 miles
    Test number
    198481941056
    • 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)

  23. Pass66,140 miles (+6,129)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    66,140 miles
    Test number
    593912840056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,011 miles (+6,108)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    60,011 miles
    Test number
    154247139004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,903 miles (+5,041)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    53,903 miles
    Test number
    533053248067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass48,862 miles (+3,706)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    48,862 miles
    Test number
    143177117499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,156 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    613836946039
    • NoteVarious small chips in screen. †Engine under guard fitted obstructing testers view.

  28. Fail45,156 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,156 miles
    Test number
    162634446435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 under guard fitted obstructing testers view. †

Questions about LS02 LWH

Does LS02 LWH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 LWH is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 LWH?
The MOT on LS02 LWH is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 LWH done?
LS02 LWH was recorded at 175,770 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,556 miles a year.
Has LS02 LWH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 LWH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LS02 LWH 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 LS02 LWH find?
LS02 LWH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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