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OV02LRU
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1390cc
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- Registration OV02LRU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1390cc
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
20
Total Tests
12
Passes
8
Failures
60%
Pass Rate
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183 Total Defects Recorded
31 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- oil filler cap missing
1 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 146,948 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- slight exhaust blow from centre joint
- rear brake pipes corroded slightly
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside headlamp slightly insecure
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- E,M,L on
1 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 146,948 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- slight exhaust blow from centre joint
- rear brake pipes corroded slightly
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front tyre worn low on inner edge
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside headlamp slightly insecure
- Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- E,M,L on
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 138,401 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside wing mirror damaged
- Gearbox oil leak
- EML light on dash.
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
27 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 138,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Nearside wing mirror damaged
- Gearbox oil leak
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (7.1.2)
- EML light on dash.
27 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 129,667 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 129,667 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
30 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 120,141 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 120,125 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside obligatory indirect vision device damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,173 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 102,492 MI
Expiry date: 21 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 102,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Front 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)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
9 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,102 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
20 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,029 MI
Expiry date: 19 May 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 69,187 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
7 May 2009
Fail
Mileage: 69,187 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,455 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
9 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,722 MI
Expiry date: 8 May 2008 27 Jun 202630 Apr 2007
Fail
Mileage: 48,481 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
24 Apr 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,777 MI
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