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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF52LWA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 16 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 164,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Lower Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear axle corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Engine management light not working
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 164,008 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- all brake discs corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 164,008 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- all brake discs corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
18 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 162,957 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020 16 Jun 202618 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 162,957 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
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
4 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 161,486 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2019 16 Jun 202612 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,943 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2018 16 Jun 202611 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 159,937 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
13 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 154,888 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2017 16 Jun 202614 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,343 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Rear crossmember slight corrosion
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 137,057 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2015 16 Jun 202617 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 137,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,709 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2014 16 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 114,392 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2013 16 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 105,577 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2012 16 Jun 202612 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,898 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2011 16 Jun 202629 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 88,034 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2010 16 Jun 202615 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 79,242 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2009 16 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 71,488 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2008 16 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 56,729 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2007 16 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF52LWA was registered on 2002-10-23
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