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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OU52BZM
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 08 Dec 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
2 Dec 2025
Pass
Mileage: 139,615 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear shocker covers off
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,407 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r shocker cover off
18 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,407 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r shocker cover off
4 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 133,214 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains/rears (1.1.11 (c))
- o/s/r shocker cover off
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 127,804 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- both rear shocker covers off
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 125,712 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2021 29 Jun 202616 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 122,058 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
13 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 119,479 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 116,527 MI
Expiry date: 18 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
17 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 116,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 138,417 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
28 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 138,417 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,405 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,365 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 101,279 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 101,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 87,817 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
1 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 87,714 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 73,279 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
18 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 73,279 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 68,180 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2011 29 Jun 202624 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,626 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2010 29 Jun 202611 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 55,073 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2009 29 Jun 202624 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 47,742 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2008 29 Jun 202623 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,455 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2007 29 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!
OU52BZM was registered on 2002-09-16
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