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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration AV02FDL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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- Expired 08 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Mar 2024
Fail
Mileage: 171,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
4 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 168,068 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside slight corrosion on rear of o/s outer sill
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush on arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))
29 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 163,036 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside slight corrosion rear of outer sill
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe (6.1.2 (a))
18 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 158,033 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Advise note only slight corrosion rear of o/s sill
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
13 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 155,456 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- O/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
- Engine oil leak
13 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 155,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leak
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- O/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 148,179 MI
Expiry date: 2 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s headlamp glass cracked - pattern not affected
- N/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge
- N/s/f & o/s/f suspension arms badly rusted in places
20 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,045 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
- Offside Headlamp lens cracked
13 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 141,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded axle mount (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s/r metal brake pipe slight corrosion
- Offside Headlamp lens cracked
- O/s/r outer sill slight corrosion
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 132,982 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s/f wing corroded/holed - not structural
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,894 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017 8 Jun 202613 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 117,905 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2016 8 Jun 202626 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 110,687 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2015 8 Jun 202614 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 103,975 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2014 8 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 95,740 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2013 8 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 95,738 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
8 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,333 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2012 8 Jun 20267 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 87,332 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
22 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 79,074 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2011 8 Jun 202625 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,520 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2010 8 Jun 202617 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,681 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2009 8 Jun 202612 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,128 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2008 8 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!
AV02FDL was registered on 2002-05-17
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