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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration LB02DXJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 156,027 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Horn not working (7.7 (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 at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 175/80/14 by 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements durty (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- EML indicated malfunction - vehicle first use before 1st July 2003
- Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))
16 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,834 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- earth terminal on battery insecure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 141,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Fuel hose insecure hose and fuel filter insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished/slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- earth terminal on battery insecure
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 133,209 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
18 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 133,209 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
15 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 132,891 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
10 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 132,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
4 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 131,364 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2018 6 Jun 20264 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 131,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
21 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 120,839 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2017 6 Jun 202619 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,907 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2016 6 Jun 202620 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,290 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2015 6 Jun 202624 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,580 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jan 2014 6 Jun 202622 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 94,580 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
9 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,054 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2013 6 Jun 202629 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 80,894 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2011 6 Jun 202615 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 71,425 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2010 6 Jun 202614 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 61,666 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2009 6 Jun 202621 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 52,986 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2008 6 Jun 202629 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 44,599 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 44,599 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
30 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 32,896 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2006 6 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LB02DXJ was registered on 2002-06-19
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