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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS02 SMUMOT history

LS02 SMU is a silver diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 26 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 174,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2022.

LS02 SMU silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Oct 2023
Mileage
174,917 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,999 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 SMU
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
26 Apr 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 SMU was last recorded at 174,917 miles on 14 Oct 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,915 miles · 12 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,999 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 174,917 miles
  • 2021 – 168,500 miles
  • 2020 – 163,435 miles
  • 2019 – 154,921 miles
  • 2018 – 145,123 miles
  • 2016 – 137,820 miles
  • 2015 – 129,381 miles
  • 2014 – 120,828 miles
  • 2013 – 112,061 miles
  • 2012 – 103,737 miles
  • 2011 – 93,604 miles
  • 2010 – 84,105 miles
  • 2009 – 74,336 miles
  • 2008 – 70,187 miles
  • 2007 – 64,539 miles
  • 2006 – 59,174 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,917 miles
  • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,917 miles (+2)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,917 miles
    Test number
    213477681078
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail174,915 miles (+6,415)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,915 miles
    Test number
    665853875940
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass168,500 miles (+1)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    168,500 miles
    Test number
    241752581735
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail168,499 miles (+5,064)3 dangerous1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,499 miles
    Test number
    223770142383
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass163,435 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    163,435 miles
    Test number
    438088421909
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail163,434 miles (+8,513)2 dangerous4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,434 miles
    Test number
    332764737934
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass154,921 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,921 miles
    Test number
    704167407088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass145,123 miles (+7,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    145,123 miles
    Test number
    660309409218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass137,820 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    137,820 miles
    Test number
    939874687300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,819 miles (+8,438)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,819 miles
    Test number
    603272547932
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  11. Pass129,381 miles (+8,553)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    129,381 miles
    Test number
    666481495151
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass120,828 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    120,828 miles
    Test number
    666625894190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail120,771 miles (+8,710)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,771 miles
    Test number
    139400794100
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass112,061 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,061 miles
    Test number
    275024063454
    • 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)

  15. Fail112,061 miles (+8,324)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,061 miles
    Test number
    586654363150
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass103,737 miles (+10,133)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    103,737 miles
    Test number
    486493872186
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSupport clip missing on n/s/r brake hose but not resulting in excessive movement

  17. Pass93,604 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,604 miles
    Test number
    658605881155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,333 miles (+9,228)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,333 miles
    Test number
    535473971116
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass84,105 miles (+9,769)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    84,105 miles
    Test number
    521993270149
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  20. Pass74,336 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    74,336 miles
    Test number
    323676969180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass70,187 miles (+5,648)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    70,187 miles
    Test number
    152215758105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass64,539 miles (+5,365)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,539 miles
    Test number
    293046787044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    59,174 miles
    Test number
    961331196090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 SMU

Does LS02 SMU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS02 SMU expired on 13 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS02 SMU?
The MOT on LS02 SMU expired on 13 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS02 SMU done?
LS02 SMU was recorded at 174,917 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2022, an average of 6,999 miles a year.
Has LS02 SMU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 SMU has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on LS02 SMU 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 SMU find?
LS02 SMU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2022 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: offside stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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