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SW02GRX
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Green
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW02GRX
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- 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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89 Total Defects Recorded
1 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 162,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box and front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
6 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 154,392 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 154,389 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 148,497 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 148,494 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both rear (2.7.2a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 139,889 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Tyre cracked but unable to see cords
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 133,649 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
25 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 133,649 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
2 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 132,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
9 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 125,958 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
9 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 125,958 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
10 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 120,832 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
10 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 109,274 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202619 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 97,496 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 88,897 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 May 2010
Fail
Mileage: 88,897 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 79,442 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jun 2010 10 Jun 20264 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 79,435 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
10 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,903 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2009 10 Jun 202611 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,466 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jul 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
23 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 47,200 MI
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SW02GRX was registered on 2002-06-19
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