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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
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- Registration AF02XCX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 19 Aug 2026
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MOT History 34 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 79,161 MI
Expiry date: 19 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 79,161 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
18 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 76,903 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 76,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
31 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,309 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2024 13 Jun 202630 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
31 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 70,747 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 70,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,244 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2022 13 Jun 20268 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 68,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 67,041 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
10 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 67,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,182 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
18 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 65,179 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
17 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 63,451 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019 13 Jun 202612 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 63,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,838 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018 13 Jun 202620 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,150 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017 13 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 56,966 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016 13 Jun 202623 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 56,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
14 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 51,867 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2015 13 Jun 202614 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 51,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
16 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,552 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2014 13 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 47,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
24 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,284 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2013 13 Jun 202611 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 41,617 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
19 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 40,111 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2011 13 Jun 202619 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 38,748 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2010 13 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 35,455 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2009 13 Jun 202616 Oct 2008
Fail
Mileage: 35,455 MI
13 Jun 202617 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 33,027 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2008 13 Jun 202620 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 30,733 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 28,518 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
1 Nov 2005
Fail
Mileage: 28,518 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AF02XCX was registered on 2002-03-19
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