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Volkswagen Golf

Silver · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LU02 BESMOT history

LU02 BES is a silver petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 13 Feb 2012. Its MOT is valid until 31 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 103,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

LU02 BES silver Volkswagen Golf – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 31 May 2027
Mileage
103,191 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU02 BES
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
13 Feb 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 May 2027
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU02 BES was last recorded at 103,191 miles on 12 May 2026, 6,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,000 miles · 28 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,191 miles
Average per year
6,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,191 miles
  • 2025 – 97,000 miles
  • 2024 – 95,417 miles
  • 2023 – 91,014 miles
  • 2022 – 87,303 miles
  • 2021 – 77,250 miles
  • 2020 – 68,435 miles
  • 2019 – 62,799 miles
  • 2018 – 55,471 miles
  • 2017 – 50,627 miles
  • 2016 – 46,346 miles
  • 2015 – 35,651 miles
  • 2014 – 26,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,191 miles
  • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
  • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 22 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,191 miles (+6,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2027
    Odometer
    103,191 miles
    Test number
    927555661365
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
    • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded
  2. Pass97,000 miles (+1,583)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2026
    Odometer
    97,000 miles
    Test number
    253699940863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frotn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear half of chassis suspension and related component undersealed
  3. Pass95,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    95,417 miles
    Test number
    811739151907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail95,417 miles (+4,403)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,417 miles
    Test number
    228148620751
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass91,014 miles (+3,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    91,014 miles
    Test number
    405224812536
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass87,303 miles (+10,053)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2023
    Odometer
    87,303 miles
    Test number
    716128087703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass77,250 miles (+8,815)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2022
    Odometer
    77,250 miles
    Test number
    763098711730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass68,435 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2021
    Odometer
    68,435 miles
    Test number
    283459851407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail68,434 miles (+5,635)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,434 miles
    Test number
    874158659852
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  10. Pass62,799 miles (+7,328)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    62,799 miles
    Test number
    103476769241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,471 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    236978302804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,471 miles (+4,844)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,471 miles
    Test number
    981502495135
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
  13. Pass50,627 miles (+4,281)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    50,627 miles
    Test number
    351673018008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass46,346 miles (+10,695)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    46,346 miles
    Test number
    533226158175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,651 miles (+9,283)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    35,651 miles
    Test number
    475969855460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass26,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    26,368 miles
    Test number
    898754034293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU02 BES

Does LU02 BES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU02 BES is valid until 31 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU02 BES?
The MOT on LU02 BES is valid until 31 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU02 BES done?
LU02 BES was recorded at 103,191 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 6,554 miles a year.
Has LU02 BES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU02 BES has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 25 May 2024.
Has the mileage on LU02 BES 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 BES find?
LU02 BES passed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 advisories: engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components; rear half of chassis suspension and related component corroded.

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