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AF02UBX
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration AF02UBX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 17 May 2027
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
21
Passes
7
Failures
75%
Pass Rate
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88 Total Defects Recorded
18 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 184,898 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
6 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 177,585 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
- nsr brake disc showing signs of overheating
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
27 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,455 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
30 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 165,349 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 156,946 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Gearbox mounting defective
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
26 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 145,996 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- pin hole os track rod end dust cover
- small chips to windscreen
- oil dampness around engine and gearbox
- all suspension bushes worn
- all shock absorbers worn
26 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 145,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- all suspension bushes worn
- small chips to windscreen
- pin hole os track rod end dust cover
- oil dampness around engine and gearbox
- all shock absorbers worn
31 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 134,215 MI
Expiry date: 30 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/smears (3.4 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn/smears (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 134,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear brake wearing thin and has slight bind
22 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 121,545 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020 13 Jun 202626 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,730 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- rear brake discs corroded
- n/s/r tyre worn close to limit
- n/s wiper blade split but still clearing screen
- exhaust front flexi section breaking up
- emissons high on CO and lamda only just passed
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belt
- Engine Management Light displayed
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
26 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,730 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine Management Light displayed
- rear brake discs corroded
- n/s/r tyre worn close to limit
- n/s wiper blade split but still clearing screen
- exhaust front flexi section breaking up
- emissons high on CO and lamda only just passed
- child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belt
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 104,259 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2018 13 Jun 202626 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,528 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
21 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,816 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,862 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,862 MI
13 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,328 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2014 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 91,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
16 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,849 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013 13 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,898 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012 13 Jun 202624 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,898 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
20 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 71,725 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2011 13 Jun 202614 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,808 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2010 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 63,213 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2009 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 63,212 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
17 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,117 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
21 Feb 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,072 MI
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AF02UBX was registered on 2002-03-15
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