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AF52XPV
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
General Information
- Registration AF52XPV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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106 Total Defects Recorded
8 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 149,721 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Items removed to enable seatbelts to be inspected
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken (0.1 (b))
- Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 147,832 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Slight play in front suspension joints
- Rear coil springs and exhaust heavily corroded
- N/s wing mirror missing
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 146,422 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside rear caliper handbrake lever slightly forward
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and heavily perished 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 146,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Brake pad wear indicator wire rubbing on outer cv joint (4.11 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) 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
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit and heavily perished 175/80/14 (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside rear caliper handbrake lever slightly forward
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Engine misfire at idle speed
- Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake pad warning light on
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
11 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 142,482 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- chip in screen
- front no plate cracked
- both rear tyres on 2mm
11 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 142,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres on 2mm
- front no plate cracked
- chip in screen
12 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 135,020 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING
- NEARSIDE FRONT WIRES BROKEN TO PADS
- REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
- WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
- YELLOW PAD LIGHT ON DASH
12 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 135,020 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush INNER REAR VOID BUSH (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick OUTER PAD (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING
- YELLOW PAD LIGHT ON DASH
- WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE A UNDER 10M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS
- REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
- OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC BEEN HOT
- NEARSIDE FRONT WIRES BROKEN TO PADS
8 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 129,727 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- NEARSIDE FRONT WIRES BROKEN TO NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PADS
- YELLOW PAD LIGHT ON DASH
- REAR WIPER RUBBER SPLIT
- NEARSIDE FRONT WHEEL TRIM MISSING
12 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,171 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pad warning light on
- Nearside Front wheel trim missing
12 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 118,763 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202614 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 112,002 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 109,035 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 103,861 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
17 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,785 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012 11 Jun 20269 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,690 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
4 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,802 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2011 11 Jun 20264 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,802 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 72,670 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
4 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 72,670 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
12 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,582 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202627 Feb 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
13 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,565 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2008 11 Jun 20262 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,279 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
28 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 35,143 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2006 11 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!
AF52XPV was registered on 2002-09-20
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