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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration DF02KFV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expires 04 Nov 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 122,437 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
8 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 120,361 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2025 18 Jun 202626 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 120,328 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,461 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2024 18 Jun 202630 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 114,278 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2022 18 Jun 202631 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 110,949 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021 18 Jun 202617 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 110,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
20 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 104,090 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pipes corroded slightly
1 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,196 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,858 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,822 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- engine mil light on
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,446 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2017 18 Jun 20265 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,445 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
6 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,300 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,207 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,834 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,834 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 76,450 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014 18 Jun 20269 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 76,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
27 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,327 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2012 18 Jun 202626 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,323 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
24 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,541 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2011 18 Jun 202621 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 53,677 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 53,677 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
27 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 43,511 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2009 18 Jun 202627 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 43,511 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
27 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,421 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 659,199 MI
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DF02KFV was registered on 2002-08-20
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