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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SC02CEX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 06 Oct 2025
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
4 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 186,273 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 181,838 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to near side rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to off side rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
4 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 177,735 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
6 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,940 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 174,279 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
2 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 174,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
30 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 169,943 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
13 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 166,812 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
31 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 166,717 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
6 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 163,528 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
1 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 163,482 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 160,473 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
6 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 160,473 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
8 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 154,403 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016 9 Jun 20264 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 154,308 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 145,542 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2015 9 Jun 202627 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 145,500 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 137,474 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2014 9 Jun 202611 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 130,023 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2013 9 Jun 202631 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 129,799 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
7 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 123,827 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
7 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 123,827 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
10 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 119,589 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2011 9 Jun 202610 Jun 2010
Fail
Mileage: 119,589 MI
9 Jun 202615 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 113,011 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2010 9 Jun 20263 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 106,770 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2009 9 Jun 202616 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 101,491 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2008 9 Jun 202619 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 91,644 MI
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SC02CEX was registered on 2002-07-17
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