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Volkswagen Golf

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

LS02 SPXMOT history

LS02 SPX is a black diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 16 May 2002. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 245,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.

LS02 SPX black Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
245,425 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS02 SPX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
16 May 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS02 SPX was last recorded at 245,425 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,422 miles · 5 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 245,425 miles
  • 2025 – 237,776 miles
  • 2024 – 229,814 miles
  • 2023 – 220,628 miles
  • 2022 – 211,293 miles
  • 2021 – 206,537 miles
  • 2020 – 205,773 miles
  • 2019 – 197,938 miles
  • 2018 – 187,650 miles
  • 2017 – 176,877 miles
  • 2016 – 166,454 miles
  • 2015 – 162,972 miles
  • 2014 – 153,072 miles
  • 2013 – 144,140 miles
  • 2012 – 137,126 miles
  • 2011 – 127,226 miles
  • 2010 – 120,450 miles
  • 2009 – 111,033 miles
  • 2008 – 103,138 miles
  • 2007 – 94,925 miles
  • 2006 – 86,033 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,425 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,425 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    245,425 miles
    Test number
    267975530844
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail245,422 miles (+7,646)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,422 miles
    Test number
    299638149412
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass237,776 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    237,776 miles
    Test number
    841683457390
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail237,774 miles (+7,960)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,774 miles
    Test number
    204539864977
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass229,814 miles (+9,186)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    229,814 miles
    Test number
    662019897891
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass220,628 miles (+9,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    220,628 miles
    Test number
    477234041372
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both central to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass211,293 miles (+4,756)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    211,293 miles
    Test number
    606809588606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass206,537 miles (+764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    206,537 miles
    Test number
    324549741773
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  9. Pass205,773 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    205,773 miles
    Test number
    275819969280
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail205,771 miles (+7,833)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,771 miles
    Test number
    711978024795
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass197,938 miles (+10,288)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2020
    Odometer
    197,938 miles
    Test number
    958176871633
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass187,650 miles (+10,773)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    187,650 miles
    Test number
    679089312047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass176,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2018
    Odometer
    176,877 miles
    Test number
    459429281862
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Fail176,877 miles (+10,423)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,877 miles
    Test number
    947875844521
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/zr18 92wxl (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass166,454 miles (+3,482)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2017
    Odometer
    166,454 miles
    Test number
    481182995623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass162,972 miles (+9,900)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    162,972 miles
    Test number
    831307730608

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass153,072 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    153,072 miles
    Test number
    959251344282
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDash display indicates a fault with air bag tensioner

  18. Fail153,072 miles (+8,932)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,072 miles
    Test number
    967521744296
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDash display indicates a fault with air bag tensioner

  19. Pass144,140 miles (+7,014)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    144,140 miles
    Test number
    879855233273
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCorrosion to all metal brake pipes
    • NoteGrease around n/s/f outer C.V boot
    • NoteSlight play to both rear axle bushes

  20. Pass137,126 miles1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    137,126 miles
    Test number
    706824442281
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGrease around n/s/f outer C.V boot
    • NoteLight corrosion to all metal brake pipes
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

  21. Fail137,126 miles (+9,900)3 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,126 miles
    Test number
    227604342299
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteGrease around n/s/f outer C.V boot
    • NoteLight corrosion to all metal brake pipes
    • NoteO/s/f tyre on 2.5mm

  22. Pass127,226 miles (+6,776)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    127,226 miles
    Test number
    285672431190
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLight corrosion to all metal brake pipes

  23. Pass120,450 miles (+9,417)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2011
    Odometer
    120,450 miles
    Test number
    554114930110
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteLight corrosion to rear brake pipes

  24. Pass111,033 miles (+7,895)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2010
    Odometer
    111,033 miles
    Test number
    364509829147
    • NoteCentre exhaust mounting broken ,exhaust system still supported ok
    • NoteChild seat fiotted to n/s/r seat
    • NoteSlight deterioation to rear number plate
    • NoteSlight rotaional noise from nearside front road wheel

  25. Pass103,138 miles (+8,213)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,138 miles
    Test number
    793723138124
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAir bag light on
    • NoteBoth front tyres close to legal limit(on 3mm)
    • NoteFront brake pads low & slight wear & corrosion to discs

  26. Pass94,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    442308127179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail94,925 miles (+8,892)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,925 miles
    Test number
    712468827159
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass86,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,033 miles
    Test number
    553716626102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS02 SPX

Does LS02 SPX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS02 SPX is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LS02 SPX?
The MOT on LS02 SPX is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS02 SPX done?
LS02 SPX was recorded at 245,425 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 8,037 miles a year.
Has LS02 SPX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS02 SPX has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LS02 SPX 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 SPX find?
LS02 SPX passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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