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OV02VWF
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration OV02VWF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
21
Passes
12
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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149 Total Defects Recorded
20 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 86,351 MI
Expiry date: 19 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
17 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 85,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Body panel insecure (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front clutch pedal requires attention
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,869 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front wing panel corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front wing panel corroded
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 74,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front wing panel corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front wing panel corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 68,495 MI
Expiry date: 8 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front wing panel corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
6 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 68,485 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer pipe (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)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- brake pedal has increased travel but not excessive or affecting operation of brakes
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front wing panel corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,108 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine MIL illuminated indicating a fault
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
9 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- engine MIL illuminated indicating a fault
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 64,151 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 64,151 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 63,002 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
18 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 63,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
19 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,320 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
19 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 60,320 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear tyre misshaping on inner edge
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,562 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2019 26 Jun 202621 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,407 MI
Expiry date: 20 Nov 2018 26 Jun 202616 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,390 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2018 26 Jun 202615 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 49,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
19 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 46,188 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- N/S/F TYRE CRACKING AROUND INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS 205/45ZR16
- wipers smear in operation
- front and rear brake disc inner faces corroded
- engine mil illuminated
- Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable AT RACK BOOT MOUNTING ADVISE SEALING OF GAP CAUSED BY CASING ISSUE (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear pipes (3.6.B.4e)
19 Jul 2016
Fail
Mileage: 48,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all rear pipes (3.6.B.4e)
- wipers smear in operation
- front and rear brake disc inner faces corroded
- engine mil illuminated
- Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable AT RACK BOOT MOUNTING ADVISE SEALING OF GAP CAUSED BY CASING ISSUE (2.2.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- N/S/F TYRE CRACKING AROUND INNER AND OUTER SIDEWALLS 205/45ZR16
13 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,601 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2016 26 Jun 202613 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 47,601 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,386 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2015 26 Jun 202614 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,386 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
16 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,275 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2014 26 Jun 202620 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 36,196 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2013 26 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 32,502 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2012 26 Jun 202619 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,003 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2011 26 Jun 202614 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 26,925 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2010 26 Jun 202617 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,660 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
17 Jul 2008
Fail
Mileage: 25,660 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
20 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 23,841 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
21 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 21,985 MI
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