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AF02CGO
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration AF02CGO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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113 Total Defects Recorded
20 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 184,832 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- travel on parking brake lever
- parking brake efficiency requirement only just met
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
2 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 182,568 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 182,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 179,160 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2024 13 Jun 202627 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 179,160 MI
13 Jun 202628 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,030 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 176,030 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low and deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,882 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and Offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 172,919 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- windscreen chipped outside sweep of wipers
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
12 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 172,916 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested no dip beam (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively badly split (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- windscreen chipped outside sweep of wipers
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked and perished all around tread [ cord not exposed at test ] (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
15 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,449 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- windscreen chipped outside sweep of wipers
14 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 167,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- windscreen chipped outside sweep of wipers
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread cord not exposed at test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced lower bulb not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))
4 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 162,638 MI
Expiry date: 3 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear lower sidelight not working
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bnd limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear band limit (4.1.E.1)
3 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 162,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear band limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bnd limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear lower sidelight not working
28 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 150,916 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 140,934 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 140,934 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,662 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016 13 Jun 20267 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 122,268 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2015 13 Jun 20266 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 122,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,385 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2014 13 Jun 20264 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 115,385 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 108,947 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2013 13 Jun 202627 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 108,947 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
16 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,506 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
15 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 101,497 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
24 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 92,327 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011 13 Jun 20262 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,945 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2010 13 Jun 202611 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,044 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2009 13 Jun 202628 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,491 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2008 13 Jun 202615 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,930 MI
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AF02CGO was registered on 2002-03-22
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