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SW02NWA
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Red
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1984cc
General Information
- Registration SW02NWA
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1984cc
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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
17 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,074 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2026 12 Jun 202626 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 125,593 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
2 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 118,958 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 118,932 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (clip missing) (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (inner edge) (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,015 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- o/s/f track rod end gaiter perishing
28 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,513 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Screenwash bottle leaking
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,513 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Beside cat converter (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Across axle (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
27 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 95,590 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
19 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 95,579 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle tailgate (6.2.B.1c)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Nearside Direction indicator not working all staying on (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative stays on (1.4.A.2a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- traction control light on
20 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 88,061 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2015 12 Jun 202614 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,309 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 64,759 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2013 12 Jun 202622 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 51,523 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
22 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 51,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 43,863 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Nov 2010
Fail
Mileage: 43,863 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Sep 2009
Pass
Mileage: 31,770 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2010 12 Jun 20269 Sep 2009
Fail
Mileage: 31,769 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
17 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 25,800 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2009 12 Jun 202614 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 22,415 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2008 12 Jun 202611 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 18,094 MI
Expiry date: 10 Sep 2007 12 Jun 202612 Aug 2005
Pass
Mileage: 13,457 MI
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SW02NWA was registered on 2002-08-14
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