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SW02LYA
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1595cc
General Information
- Registration SW02LYA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1595cc
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
19
Passes
6
Failures
76%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
2 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 120,790 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
19 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,052 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- rear of vehicle heavily undersealed
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 114,817 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 111,955 MI
Expiry date: 7 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
31 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 111,941 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box and centre section (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Fuel tank insecure tank strap corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
18 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 108,662 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()
- All Four Coil Springs and Rear Axle Corroded
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Middle - Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust System Has Various Minor Exhaust Leaks and Is Heavily Corroded/Deteriorated. Rear O2 Sensor Wiring Hanging Down
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Wheel Has Drag and Noise On Rotation
- Offside Fuel Tank Strap Missing/Rotted Away. Fuel Tank Still Secure
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Jan 2022
Fail
Mileage: 108,662 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Fuel Tank Strap Missing/Rotted Away. Fuel Tank Still Secure
- Nearside Rear Wheel Has Drag and Noise On Rotation
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust System Has Various Minor Exhaust Leaks and Is Heavily Corroded/Deteriorated. Rear O2 Sensor Wiring Hanging Down
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Nearside and Offside Rear ()
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside Middle - Rear Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- All Four Coil Springs and Rear Axle Corroded
14 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 103,687 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jan 2022 12 Jun 20261 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 92,823 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2020 12 Jun 20261 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 92,823 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
25 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 85,276 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
4 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 77,335 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 71,793 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
3 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,385 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2016 12 Jun 202631 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,672 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2015 12 Jun 20266 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,116 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2014 12 Jun 202631 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,202 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2013 12 Jun 20267 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 50,010 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2012 12 Jun 202628 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 44,768 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2011 12 Jun 202628 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 44,768 MI
12 Jun 20266 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 40,852 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 12 Jun 202629 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,538 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2009 12 Jun 20261 Aug 2007
Pass
Mileage: 32,212 MI
Expiry date: 2 Aug 2008 12 Jun 202625 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 32,209 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 27,881 MI
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SW02LYA was registered on 2002-08-14
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