
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Lpg · 2002 · 2,792 cc
LT02 BZUMOT history
LT02 BZU is a black lpg Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Apr 2002. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 147,192 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 147,192 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 4,928 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LT02 BZU
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Lpg
- Engine size
- 2,792 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 17 Apr 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
LT02 BZU was last recorded at 147,192 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 146 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Oct 2017: 132,459 miles, lower than 132,460 miles on 19 Oct 2017.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 147,046 miles · 11 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 146 miles
- Average per year
- 4,928 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 147,192 miles
- 2023 – 146,851 miles
- 2021 – 146,765 miles
- 2019 – 145,213 miles
- 2018 – 142,830 miles
- 2017 – 132,459 miles
- 2016 – 128,422 miles
- 2015 – 125,318 miles
- 2014 – 123,292 miles
- 2013 – 118,234 miles
- 2012 – 112,761 miles
- 2011 – 108,510 miles
- 2010 – 102,681 miles
- 2009 – 91,523 miles
- 2008 – 78,960 miles
- 2007 – 65,842 miles
- 2006 – 56,316 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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 Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
29 tests since 10 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass147,192 miles (+146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 147,192 miles
- Test number
- 188505233067
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail147,046 miles (+195)13 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,046 miles
- Test number
- 740941332029
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted NOT SECURED (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine SUMP (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing HEAVILY CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear FUEL TANK SUPPORT STRAPS CORRODED
Pass146,851 miles (+13)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 146,851 miles
- Test number
- 341076092800
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryAll suspension parts , sills, sub frames corroded
Fail146,838 miles (+73)4 dangerous14 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,838 miles
- Test number
- 802405494499
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded all front and rear both sides x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (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))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both strongly advised to replace (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryAll suspension parts , sills, sub frames corroded
Fail146,765 miles (+1,552)1 dangerous11 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,765 miles
- Test number
- 146014980472
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass145,213 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 145,213 miles
- Test number
- 749596125181
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail145,213 miles (+2,383)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,213 miles
- Test number
- 282603329555
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass142,830 miles (+10,371)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 142,830 miles
- Test number
- 593208942338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass132,459 miles (-1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 132,459 miles
- Test number
- 461969552540
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Fail132,460 miles (+4,038)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,460 miles
- Test number
- 368679517503
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass128,422 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 128,422 miles
- Test number
- 715143161122
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail128,420 miles (+3,102)4 failures1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,420 miles
- Test number
- 234020996100
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass125,318 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 125,318 miles
- Test number
- 744198834181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,318 miles (+2,026)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,318 miles
- Test number
- 106295290347
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Pass123,292 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 123,292 miles
- Test number
- 256929524338
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,292 miles (+5,058)4 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,292 miles
- Test number
- 497675324386
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass118,234 miles (+121)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 118,234 miles
- Test number
- 186022263259
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail118,113 miles (+5,352)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,113 miles
- Test number
- 595384453235
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass112,761 miles (+32)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 112,761 miles
- Test number
- 325502992496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,729 miles (+4,219)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,729 miles
- Test number
- 109910992240
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass108,510 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 108,510 miles
- Test number
- 115854501349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail108,474 miles (+5,793)4 failures2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,474 miles
- Test number
- 805078691233
- FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass102,681 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 102,681 miles
- Test number
- 283437330270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,662 miles (+11,139)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,662 miles
- Test number
- 750896930270
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass91,523 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2010
- Odometer
- 91,523 miles
- Test number
- 534089229165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,523 miles (+12,563)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,523 miles
- Test number
- 931129929100
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass78,960 miles (+13,118)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 78,960 miles
- Test number
- 693932098069
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,842 miles (+9,526)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 65,842 miles
- Test number
- 483921987038
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass56,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 56,316 miles
- Test number
- 212151646031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LT02 BZU
- Does LT02 BZU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LT02 BZU expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LT02 BZU?
- The MOT on LT02 BZU expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LT02 BZU done?
- LT02 BZU was recorded at 147,192 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 4,928 miles a year.
- Has LT02 BZU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LT02 BZU has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on LT02 BZU ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on LT02 BZU find?
- LT02 BZU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 1 advisory: front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.
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