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SW02GGF
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SW02GGF
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
19
Passes
12
Failures
61.29%
Pass Rate
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103 Total Defects Recorded
27 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 126,017 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,307 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Offside Fuel tank slightly loose retaining strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
28 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,307 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolts loose and incorrectly fitted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material metal section of brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- brake wear indicator on
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Fuel tank slightly loose retaining strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
18 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both n/s and o/s corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section join (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both n/s and o/s (1.2.1 (e))
- oil on min
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
20 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,779 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
20 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,779 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
15 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 111,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi / middle section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- front exhaust flexi deteriorated
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
25 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,504 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- advise under body corrosion
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
26 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,835 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 99,835 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Axle deformed but serviceable corroded (5.1.1 (a))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 95,927 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2020 10 Jun 202620 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 95,927 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 91,965 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2019 10 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 91,965 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
19 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,037 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- Brake performance not tested due to leak (3.7.A.1)
Advisory 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)
18 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 82,614 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2017 10 Jun 202620 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,192 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jul 2016 10 Jun 202617 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
30 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,445 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,392 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 73,510 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
28 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,994 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2013 10 Jun 202628 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,994 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
30 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 63,965 MI
Expiry date: 29 May 2012 10 Jun 202628 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 57,635 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2011 10 Jun 202625 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 57,363 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
19 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 51,232 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2010 10 Jun 202620 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 45,319 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,162 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2008 10 Jun 202625 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,101 MI
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SW02GGF was registered on 2002-06-14
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