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SW02GSV
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW02GSV
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
15
Passes
8
Failures
65.22%
Pass Rate
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72 Total Defects Recorded
9 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 195,241 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
10 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 182,484 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
8 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 182,480 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Power steering component fractured (2.1.5 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
5 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 171,318 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front lower arm rear bushes perished but holding.
- Underside of vehicle corroded.
- Oil leak.
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Front heat shield insecure.
- Both front wings are corroded but not sharp.
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute When indicating. (4.4.4 (a))
3 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 171,316 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes split. (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and end piece of boot missing. (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm. (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front. (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Both front wings are corroded but not sharp.
- Underside of vehicle corroded.
- Oil leak.
- Front heat shield insecure.
- Both front lower arm rear bushes perished but holding.
- All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute When indicating. (4.4.4 (a))
28 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 160,508 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
28 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 151,888 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inside of tread
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front tyre is worn on inside of tread
27 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 151,880 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre is worn on inside of tread
- Offside Front tyre worn on inside of tread
30 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 142,802 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2016 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 142,645 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
2 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,082 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jul 2015 10 Jun 202627 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 135,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
1 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 129,210 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 10 Jun 202629 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
30 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 120,682 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202626 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 120,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
23 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 107,965 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2012 10 Jun 202615 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 99,689 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2011 10 Jun 202610 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 84,626 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
5 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 72,256 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2009 10 Jun 20265 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 72,254 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 59,720 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
12 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 48,884 MI
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SW02GSV was registered on 2002-06-28
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