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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration OY02OGT
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 21 Aug 2026
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 258,626 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
4 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 258,623 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- 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))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 251,237 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Both side front inner brake disc surface in poor condition
- Rear exhuast hanger broken
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside front coil spring corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside front tyre nail
- Nearside front indicator discolour
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine mount bush deteriorated
- Both side rear brake pipe corroded
- Both side front inner joint slighty play
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
12 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 251,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner & outter sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer 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)
- Rear exhuast hanger broken
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside front coil spring corroded
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Both side rear brake pipe corroded
- Both side front inner brake disc surface in poor condition
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Engine mount bush deteriorated
- Both side front inner joint slighty play
- Nearside front tyre nail
- Nearside front indicator discolour
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 241,469 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear exhaust hanger snapped
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc backing plate heavily corroded / insecure
- Lower gearbox mount bush worn
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
17 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 241,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant warning lamp on
- Rear exhaust hanger snapped
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc backing plate heavily corroded / insecure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Lower gearbox mount bush worn
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
5 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 235,863 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Stone chips in windscreen
- Rear exhaust silencer, rear hanger broken
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Into flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes deteriorating
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 230,998 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Stone chip in windscreen
- Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
- Mid exhaust bracket broken
- Both front outer CV gaiters leaking grease
- Front antiroll bar centre bushes worn
- Various oil leaks
26 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 230,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front outer CV gaiters leaking grease
- Various oil leaks
- Traction control light on
- Stone chip in windscreen
- Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
- Nearside rear brake pipe corroded
- Mid exhaust bracket broken
- Front antiroll bar centre bushes worn
29 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 215,603 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres wearing on outer edge
- Front brake pads worn thin
- Front brake discs in poor condition
- Centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose
- Various oil leaks
- Both front sills damaged
- Both front outer constant velocity gaiters has slight leak of grease
- Nearside rear tyre feathered
- Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
- Lower engine mount bush deteriorated
- Rear brake pipes corroded
27 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 215,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Various oil leaks
- Both front inner sills corroded
- Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating
- Both front outer constant velocity gaiters has slight leak of grease
- Centre exhaust heat shield slightly loose
- Front brake discs in poor condition
- Front brake pads worn thin
- Front tyres wearing on outer edge
- Lower engine mount bush deteriorated
- Nearside rear tyre feathered
- Rear brake pipes corroded
2 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 204,416 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 204,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 190,111 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear brake discs poor
21 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 190,111 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear brake discs poor
29 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 173,577 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear discs poor
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
22 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 173,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear discs poor
- n/s/f outer c/v gaiter poor condition
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
1 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 155,531 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 147,257 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
4 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 130,423 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 130,423 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
3 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 115,014 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
3 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 115,014 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,854 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
5 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,854 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
7 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 95,302 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2012 29 Jun 20266 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 95,259 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
7 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 83,930 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
6 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 70,880 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
6 Jul 2009
Fail
Mileage: 70,880 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
1 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,194 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2009 29 Jun 20266 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 46,675 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2008 29 Jun 20267 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,608 MI
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OY02OGT was registered on 2002-04-18
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