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GL52CGV
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration GL52CGV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 07 Sep 2026
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
21
Passes
8
Failures
72.41%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
4 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 172,013 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 172,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c)) Repair immediately
- Brake slack adjuster seized (1.1.18 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
30 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 167,808 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
30 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 167,808 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
31 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,149 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
25 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,625 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2023 24 Jun 202625 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 160,625 MI
24 Jun 202626 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 156,707 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()
20 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 152,488 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
20 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 152,488 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
30 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,453 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 136,899 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2019 24 Jun 202630 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 136,899 MI
24 Jun 202629 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,635 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2018 24 Jun 202622 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 126,930 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,935 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
26 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,078 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 105,810 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
14 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 105,810 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 97,571 MI
Expiry date: 7 Sep 2013 24 Jun 202614 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,114 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
4 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,778 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 89,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
17 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 80,584 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2010 24 Jun 202616 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 80,583 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 73,068 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
19 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 64,430 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2008 24 Jun 202615 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 55,473 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2007 24 Jun 202616 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 45,924 MI
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GL52CGV was registered on 2002-11-29
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