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SL52DYY
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Gold
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SL52DYY
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Gold
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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56 Total Defects Recorded
5 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 80,411 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleve (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive back of engine wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 71,404 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- free travel on service brake
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 71,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened axle at bush mounting. (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure at wheel (1.9.2a)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
10 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,460 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 59,785 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017 9 Jun 20268 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 59,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside 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)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
3 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 57,645 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,551 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2015 9 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,551 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
1 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,480 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2014 9 Jun 202628 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,512 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,512 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
23 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,920 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
23 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,033 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 9 Jun 202623 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 46,033 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 43,470 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 9 Jun 202627 Feb 2009
Fail
Mileage: 43,470 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
28 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 39,053 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
1 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,195 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2008 9 Jun 202630 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 24,240 MI
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SL52DYY was registered on 2002-11-25
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