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AF02XBU
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration AF02XBU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
16
Passes
7
Failures
69.57%
Pass Rate
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70 Total Defects Recorded
17 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,542 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
22 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,828 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2022 14 Jun 20263 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 111,878 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre age cracks
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,580 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15.91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,580 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65R15.91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side, rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 101,605 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 96,107 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both sides (2.7.3)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Too brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, slight inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm , excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
- Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both sides (4.1.D.1e)
- Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.G.2)
14 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 90,232 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2017 14 Jun 202626 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,605 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2016 14 Jun 202624 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 80,060 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 75,360 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 14 Jun 202619 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 75,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- An item not tested (Manual)
- rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
4 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 70,239 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 70,239 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,852 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2012 14 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 64,696 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,478 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2011 14 Jun 202622 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 58,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 52,057 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2010 14 Jun 20263 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,698 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2009Advisory 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)
6 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,963 MI
Expiry date: 5 Apr 2008 14 Jun 20266 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,646 MI
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AF02XBU was registered on 2002-03-07
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