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AF02TYW
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF02TYW
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 07 Jan 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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81 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 217,920 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 217,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake servo pipe slightly deteriorated
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
6 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 211,994 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 211,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 206,218 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 200,489 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
7 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 195,386 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 181,167 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 167,025 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs in poor condition
- nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,843 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
- rear brake discs pitted
29 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 157,462 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2017 15 Jun 202624 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,030 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2016 15 Jun 202630 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 135,886 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
2 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 124,541 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2014 15 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,770 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
6 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 103,204 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012 15 Jun 202615 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 91,932 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2011 15 Jun 202615 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 91,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
24 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 82,864 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2010 15 Jun 202624 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 82,864 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Inner Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,348 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jun 2009 15 Jun 202621 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 75,348 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 66,509 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,511 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 56,511 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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AF02TYW was registered on 2002-03-12
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