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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OV02VWN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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- Expired 26 Jun 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 92,291 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Power steering pipe/hose leaking from bottle to pump (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) 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
- Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch at fuel filler (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Coolant leak radiator and coolant leak at rear of engine ()
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor damaged but not excessively bolt missing (1.6 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter to fuel pump union corroded ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 91,575 MI
Expiry date: 31 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Full underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible
7 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,490 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
5 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,490 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
23 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 83,923 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018 26 Jun 202617 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,131 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- 2 front tyres worn on outside edges.
18 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,104 MI
Expiry date: 17 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 69,839 MI
Expiry date: 10 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 69,838 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
26 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,100 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2014 26 Jun 202623 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 61,794 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 61,789 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
7 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 57,908 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
10 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,931 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
13 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 49,850 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2010 26 Jun 202613 Mar 2009
Fail
Mileage: 49,848 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
12 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 44,478 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2009 26 Jun 202612 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 44,471 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
14 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,828 MI
Expiry date: 15 Mar 2008 26 Jun 202616 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,691 MI
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OV02VWN was registered on 2002-05-09
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