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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF51CFJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 25 Jul 2026
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 96,674 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2026 15 Jun 202626 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,827 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2025 15 Jun 202615 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,712 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2024 15 Jun 202619 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 90,449 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2023 15 Jun 202613 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 87,681 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2022 15 Jun 20262 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,831 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021 15 Jun 20262 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 85,820 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,292 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2020 15 Jun 202619 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 84,292 MI
15 Jun 202619 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 81,769 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
21 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 78,097 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
20 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 74,670 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing
20 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 74,670 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)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wiper slightly smearing
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
20 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 68,577 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
2 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,057 MI
Expiry date: 1 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,978 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2014 15 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 48,915 MI
15 Jun 202620 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,915 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2013 15 Jun 202621 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,222 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2012 15 Jun 20267 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 42,707 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2011 15 Jun 20267 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 42,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
15 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 37,628 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2010 15 Jun 202615 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 37,627 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
24 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 31,534 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2009 15 Jun 202624 Jan 2008
Fail
Mileage: 31,534 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 26,031 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,005 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF51CFJ was registered on 2002-01-09
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