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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AF52XPR
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expires 01 Nov 2026
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,885 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside outer with flexis (1.1.11 (c))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 151,964 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside and offside outers with flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 145,390 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
2 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,031 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 138,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 132,922 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi coupling (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 132,922 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi coupling (6.1.2 (a))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside rears (5.2.3 (e))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside fronts (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 128,015 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Coil spring corroded both nearside and offside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,078 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,050 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
11 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,536 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2018 11 Jun 202611 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 120,536 MI
11 Jun 20265 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 119,290 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt weeping grease (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear flexi (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- centre and rear exhaust corroded
- dash lights flickering
13 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,816 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2016 11 Jun 202615 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 117,108 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
13 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 117,101 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- 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)
10 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 112,515 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,347 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,815 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2012 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 81,920 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2011 11 Jun 202613 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 81,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
2 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,472 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2010 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,302 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2009 11 Jun 202623 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 51,361 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 51,361 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,209 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2007 11 Jun 20266 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 33,519 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2006 11 Jun 20265 Oct 2005
Fail
Mileage: 33,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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AF52XPR was registered on 2002-10-24
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