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AX52BYY
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration AX52BYY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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84 Total Defects Recorded
18 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 206,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill patch plug welded (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 198,620 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle lower than standard
16 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 198,620 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle lower than standard
5 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 187,213 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened has been rubbing on driveshaft (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- suspension lowered
- nearside front outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 186,177 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- suspension lowered
- offside front antiroll bar rubbing on driveshaft
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- nearside front outer sill has a hole caused by corrosion
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 174,315 MI
Expiry date: 10 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front outer wheel arch corroded
- both front tyres wearing on the inside edges
- Nearside Front outer sill corroded
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 173,773 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front outer sill has corrosion
3 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,430 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2017 14 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 151,274 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
22 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 144,309 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 144,309 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 140,063 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
2 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 140,060 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
30 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,560 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2014 14 Jun 20262 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 127,789 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013 14 Jun 202631 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 117,894 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2012 14 Jun 202623 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 111,448 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2011 14 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,849 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2010 14 Jun 202611 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 102,849 MI
14 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,188 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2009 14 Jun 20265 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 68,960 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 14 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,396 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2007 14 Jun 202628 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 29,033 MI
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AX52BYY was registered on 2002-12-10
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