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SW02NFN
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW02NFN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 29 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29
Total Tests
18
Passes
11
Failures
62.07%
Pass Rate
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142 Total Defects Recorded
13 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 113,525 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Axle fractured (5.1.1 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Spare tyre defective ()
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 111,580 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
29 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 110,172 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022 12 Jun 202628 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 110,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
23 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 109,279 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 106,828 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
1 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 106,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded power steering pipes corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 104,070 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- engine under tray loose but unlikely to become detached
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear caliper not returning to mechanical stop
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Front discs corroded
- Central exhaust heat shield insecure
11 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 104,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front discs corroded
- engine under tray loose but unlikely to become detached
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear caliper not returning to mechanical stop
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Central exhaust heat shield insecure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
16 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,005 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- rear axle bushes deteorated
- Offside Rear handbrake lever not returning to stop
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi (7.1.2)
10 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,639 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,634 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Offside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
9 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,748 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2016 12 Jun 20268 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 87,573 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jul 2015 12 Jun 20264 Jul 2014
Fail
Mileage: 87,573 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
17 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 80,998 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2014 12 Jun 20265 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,289 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2013 12 Jun 20265 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,289 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
9 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 66,978 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2012 12 Jun 20269 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 66,978 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,575 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2011 12 Jun 202619 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 54,630 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2010 12 Jun 20267 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 47,830 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2009 12 Jun 202625 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 41,599 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2008 12 Jun 202620 Jul 2007
Fail
Mileage: 41,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
27 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 34,066 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2007 12 Jun 202624 Jul 2006
Fail
Mileage: 34,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
9 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 25,935 MI
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SW02NFN was registered on 2002-08-05
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