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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SS52HUG
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1781cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Jan 2026
Fail
Mileage: 168,531 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm insecurely attached WISHBONE (5.3.3 (a) (i)) 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
- Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL BADLY HOLED AND CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 166,486 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2026 13 Jun 202630 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 163,755 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
21 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 158,869 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
20 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 158,869 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
17 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,427 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
2 Dec 2021
Fail
Mileage: 154,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected strut top mounting (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% binding on 54% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced & front outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
11 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 150,703 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2021 13 Jun 20268 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 150,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear fuel tank cover loose
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 145,642 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2020 13 Jun 20264 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 141,361 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- MIL on but registered before 1st July 2003
- nearside front fog lamp inoperative
- Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
8 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 134,673 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)
1 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 124,742 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2017 13 Jun 20262 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 114,061 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jun 2016 13 Jun 20266 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 103,454 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2015 13 Jun 20263 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 103,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
7 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,558 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,065 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2013 13 Jun 202624 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 76,305 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2012 13 Jun 202631 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 70,413 MI
Expiry date: 30 Aug 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
26 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 59,299 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
20 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,041 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2009 13 Jun 20268 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,897 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2008 13 Jun 20267 May 2007
Fail
Mileage: 38,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
30 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,292 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2007 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SS52HUG was registered on 2002-10-12
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