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Volkswagen Golf

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

LU02 AHCMOT history

LU02 AHC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Golf first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025 and it has passed 11 of 21 MOT tests, with 227,072 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Nov 2024.

LU02 AHC blue Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Golf, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 1 Nov 2025
Mileage
227,072 mi
At MOT on 2 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
11 passed · 10 failed
Per year
9,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU02 AHC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU02 AHC was last recorded at 227,072 miles on 2 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,070 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
9,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 227,072 miles
  • 2023 – 215,751 miles
  • 2022 – 196,990 miles
  • 2021 – 182,457 miles
  • 2020 – 171,008 miles
  • 2019 – 162,980 miles
  • 2018 – 151,519 miles
  • 2017 – 144,575 miles
  • 2016 – 138,808 miles
  • 2015 – 133,082 miles
  • 2014 – 126,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,072 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake Pad Indicator onRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Turbo Intercooler mounting looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil level is low.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Brake pads worn lamp is on at dash.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 27 Sept 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,072 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    227,072 miles
    Test number
    143507865366
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Indicator on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Turbo Intercooler mounting loose

  2. Fail227,070 miles (+11,319)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,070 miles
    Test number
    258963158513
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryBrake Pad Indicator on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Turbo Intercooler mounting loose

  3. Pass215,751 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    215,751 miles
    Test number
    115021403379
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn lamp is on at dash.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail215,751 miles (+109)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,751 miles
    Test number
    268997199208
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn lamp is on at dash.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail215,642 miles (+77)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,642 miles
    Test number
    379733391937
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn lamp is on at dash.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail215,565 miles (+18,575)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,565 miles
    Test number
    603675378667
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads worn lamp is on at dash.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre edges slightly worn.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass196,990 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    196,990 miles
    Test number
    922630529187
    • AdvisoryBrake pads lamp is on at dash.
    • 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 level is low.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail196,990 miles (+14,533)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,990 miles
    Test number
    667917043106
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting has an unsafe modification Nut was loos. (5.3.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pads lamp is on at dash.
    • 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 level is low.
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass182,457 miles (+108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,457 miles
    Test number
    389526148442
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail182,349 miles (+11,341)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,349 miles
    Test number
    840157210066
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass171,008 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,008 miles
    Test number
    690955362751
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail170,976 miles (+7,996)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,976 miles
    Test number
    818090327992
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass162,980 miles (+132)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    162,980 miles
    Test number
    921627399022
    • AdvisoryOil level is low.

  14. Fail162,848 miles (+11,329)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,848 miles
    Test number
    889088332874
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil level is low.

  15. Pass151,519 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    151,519 miles
    Test number
    350798523066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail151,519 miles (+6,944)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,519 miles
    Test number
    244144912283
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  17. Pass144,575 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    144,575 miles
    Test number
    520255130306
    • AdvisoryOil level is low.

  18. Fail144,574 miles (+5,766)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,574 miles
    Test number
    745833961547
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking From caliper. (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOil level is low.

  19. Pass138,808 miles (+5,726)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,808 miles
    Test number
    918876270352
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc corroded

  20. Pass133,082 miles (+6,266)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    133,082 miles
    Test number
    919671076495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,816 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,816 miles
    Test number
    545290574281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear bump stops deteriorated
    • NoteBoth rear spring condition

Questions about LU02 AHC

Does LU02 AHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LU02 AHC expired on 1 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LU02 AHC?
The MOT on LU02 AHC expired on 1 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LU02 AHC done?
LU02 AHC was recorded at 227,072 miles at its MOT on 2 Nov 2024, an average of 9,926 miles a year.
Has LU02 AHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU02 AHC has failed 10 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LU02 AHC 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 LU02 AHC find?
LU02 AHC passed its latest MOT on 2 Nov 2024 with 3 advisories: brake pad indicator on; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front lower turbo intercooler mounting loose.

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