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OV02VCU
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration OV02VCU
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
21
Passes
4
Failures
84%
Pass Rate
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39 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 184,828 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 180,733 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 167,117 MI
Expiry date: 12 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- all four brake dust covers corroded
- front sub frame mounting bushes deteriorated
31 Oct 2023
Fail
Mileage: 167,103 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Sub-frame likely to fail rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- front sub frame mounting bushes deteriorated
- all four brake dust covers corroded
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 150,356 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 150,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 138,818 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle starting to corrode
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
15 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 138,732 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested due to brake pipe leak (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear axle starting to corrode
20 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,281 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
23 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,056 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2020 26 Jun 202631 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 112,529 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019 26 Jun 202613 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,714 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018 26 Jun 202623 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,013 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017 26 Jun 20269 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 82,598 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2016 26 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,110 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2015 26 Jun 20266 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 66,033 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2014 26 Jun 20262 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 58,419 MI
Expiry date: 1 Sep 2013 26 Jun 20262 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 58,419 MI
26 Jun 202623 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,120 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012 26 Jun 20261 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,384 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2011 26 Jun 20265 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 34,400 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2010 26 Jun 202623 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 30,657 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2009 26 Jun 20268 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 25,300 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2008 26 Jun 202622 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 15,728 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2007 26 Jun 202628 Jun 2005
Pass
Mileage: 12,738 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jun 2006 26 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!
OV02VCU was registered on 2002-06-17
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