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OU02GXL
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration OU02GXL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 29 May 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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50 Total Defects Recorded
30 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,894 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- vehicle underbody corroded
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
16 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,077 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 139,169 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front osf wing corroded
30 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,232 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) 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 Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,499 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 May 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 120,476 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2022 30 Jun 202624 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 120,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
28 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 117,914 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
28 May 2020
Fail
Mileage: 117,914 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
22 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 114,710 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
22 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 114,710 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
18 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 106,221 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2018 30 Jun 202618 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,544 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017 30 Jun 202615 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 99,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear tyre begining to split but no cords exsposed
10 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 92,993 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2016 30 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 92,993 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
6 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,314 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2015 30 Jun 20267 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,188 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014 30 Jun 20267 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 89,018 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
21 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,613 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012 30 Jun 202629 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,414 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2011 30 Jun 202614 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 50,754 MI
Expiry date: 13 Apr 2010 30 Jun 202611 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 38,772 MI
Expiry date: 10 Apr 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
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OU02GXL was registered on 2002-03-01
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