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SW02NFO
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW02NFO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27
Total Tests
17
Passes
10
Failures
62.96%
Pass Rate
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115 Total Defects Recorded
5 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 172,160 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2022 12 Jun 202615 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 163,701 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 163,701 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,190 MI
Expiry date: 14 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 135,190 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 135,112 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside under tray bit
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
13 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,422 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
13 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 131,422 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
6 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 128,107 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 125,926 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Lower INTERCOOLER PIPE LEAKING OIL
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 125,926 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRONT (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR OF FRONT (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower INTERCOOLER PIPE LEAKING OIL
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 120,608 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
23 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 120,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
28 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 113,700 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 108,227 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202627 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 108,227 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
26 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 101,654 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 101,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
25 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,026 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2012 12 Jun 202624 Mar 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,026 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
23 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 82,464 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Mar 2010
Fail
Mileage: 82,464 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
3 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 74,935 MI
Expiry date: 2 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
29 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 59,468 MI
Expiry date: 28 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
1 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 48,159 MI
Expiry date: 31 May 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
4 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,966 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2007 12 Jun 20263 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 39,954 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
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SW02NFO was registered on 2002-08-19
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