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ML52EOS
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration ML52EOS
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
19
Passes
10
Failures
65.52%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
22 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 247,535 MI
Expiry date: 21 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 246,640 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2024 19 Jun 20269 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 233,464 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Track rod end 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))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 222,768 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
29 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 219,129 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at rear (1.1.11 (c))
29 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 219,129 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All at rear (1.1.11 (c))
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 216,331 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main at rear (1.1.11 (c))
4 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 213,510 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake pipes at rear corroding
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
27 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 213,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake pipes at rear corroding
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 208,197 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Turbo boost pipe insecure
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
8 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 208,195 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front inner edges (4.1.E.1)
- Turbo boost pipe insecure
25 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 200,668 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside inner rack joint worn
- Oil leak
- All brake pipes corroding
- Boost pipe insecure
21 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 200,549 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake pipes corroding
- Boost pipe insecure
- Nearside inner rack joint worn
- Oil leak
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 193,700 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
20 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 193,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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)
- Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
13 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 188,057 MI
Expiry date: 12 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
13 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 188,055 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
12 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 179,382 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2014 19 Jun 20268 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 179,285 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 165,634 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2013 19 Jun 202623 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 165,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 152,842 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2012 19 Jun 202631 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 152,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
25 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 139,642 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2011 19 Jun 20269 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 127,636 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
9 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 127,636 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
27 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 115,811 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2008 19 Jun 202631 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 102,489 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2007 19 Jun 202620 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 89,142 MI
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ML52EOS was registered on 2002-10-23
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