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AP02PKA
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration AP02PKA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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- Expires 26 Aug 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
20
Passes
9
Failures
68.97%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 101,800 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
19 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 101,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Anti Freeze (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
23 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 96,833 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2025 13 Jun 202614 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 96,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/80-14. (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding has been very hot. (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit. (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 95,127 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear brake has been very hot.advise inspection.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 95,127 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear brake has been very hot.advise inspection.
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,817 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coolant leak Leak from radiator. ()
12 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 89,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer split. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coolant leak Leak from radiator. ()
12 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 85,080 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front 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))
30 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,099 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
8 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,596 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear 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))
3 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,708 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear 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))
21 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 69,597 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2018 13 Jun 202620 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 69,597 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
27 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,224 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported middle section clamp (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe/hose (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
23 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 61,257 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2016 13 Jun 202623 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 61,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
27 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 53,163 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2015 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 53,163 MI
13 Jun 20268 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 44,685 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2014 13 Jun 20263 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 35,052 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202611 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,413 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2012 13 Jun 20262 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 24,697 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2011 13 Jun 202621 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 21,312 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2010 13 Jun 202621 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 21,312 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
17 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 17,006 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2009 13 Jun 202618 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 13,817 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jul 2008 13 Jun 202621 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 10,631 MI
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AP02PKA was registered on 2002-08-09
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