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GL02BVU
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL02BVU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
13
Passes
9
Failures
59.09%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
26 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 181,147 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front grill insecure
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,363 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
11 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 163,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 152,698 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- brake pipes have corrosion
- 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)
8 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 136,276 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Sill damaged
31 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 136,073 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- 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)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake discs pitted
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Sill damaged
3 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,874 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 123,092 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 123,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
5 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,163 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014 26 Jun 20264 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 116,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,471 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 106,173 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012 26 Jun 20265 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 106,046 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
25 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 97,338 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2011 26 Jun 202625 Aug 2010
Fail
Mileage: 97,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
21 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,533 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
21 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,533 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
19 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 75,669 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2009 26 Jun 202625 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 63,081 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
21 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 57,414 MI
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GL02BVU was registered on 2002-05-24
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