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AF52MSX
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration AF52MSX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
17
Passes
11
Failures
60.71%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
11 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 155,585 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety water pump (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
13 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,950 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,950 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits catalyst broken up (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 146,804 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
11 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,804 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 48% (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 146,787 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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 Front 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Stop lamp(s) not working All brake lights inop (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Door handle hard to open
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
27 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,259 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s front tyre bold on inner edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
24 Apr 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s front tyre bold on inner edge
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 140,708 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 140,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Flexi pipe. (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure Front and centre mount broken. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
22 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 137,539 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,976 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018 15 Jun 202623 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 129,768 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017 15 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 126,485 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 118,133 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2015 15 Jun 202614 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 118,133 MI
15 Jun 20269 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 106,783 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2014 15 Jun 20269 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 106,783 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,800 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2013 15 Jun 20263 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,800 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
11 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 82,085 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2012 15 Jun 20263 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 79,961 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,961 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
3 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,444 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2010 15 Jun 202625 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 68,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
15 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,936 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2009 15 Jun 20261 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 43,710 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 33,381 MI
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AF52MSX was registered on 2002-10-18
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