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FD02TZG
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1781cc
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- Registration FD02TZG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
19
Passes
11
Failures
63.33%
Pass Rate
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216 Total Defects Recorded
11 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,413 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside outer sill at the front
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 144,738 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Offside Front side repeater lens missing
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 144,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) 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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside side repeater lens missing
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 142,420 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front wing corroded
- Offside Front door mirror body damaged
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 139,923 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 139,917 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,366 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 139,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 135,681 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 135,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both on the inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,837 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine cover and under trays fitted
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front tape on wheel arch covering corrosion
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,836 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- engine cover and under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front tape on wheel arch covering corrosion
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
1 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,226 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake back plates corroding
- Rear tyres cracking and perished
- Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front wing corroding
21 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,811 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- engine light on
- both rear tyres are perished
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
15 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- engine light on
- both rear tyres are perished
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,976 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- front brake pads worn unevenly
- engine light on
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
4 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,976 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported font to rear (3.6.B.1)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- front brake pads worn unevenly
- engine light on
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
11 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 102,639 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 102,638 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 94,921 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 94,920 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 86,893 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
25 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 86,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,186 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2012 5 Jun 202627 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 67,903 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2011 5 Jun 202613 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,335 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2010 5 Jun 202614 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,645 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2009 5 Jun 202616 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,055 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 41,821 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2007 5 Jun 202617 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 33,756 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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