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SW02WBP
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SW02WBP
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
22
Passes
11
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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99 Total Defects Recorded
4 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 81,006 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 68,362 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal seeping. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge devoid of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 59,640 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
8 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 59,291 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 58,266 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 57,632 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
6 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 57,527 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front discs corroded
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,436 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
23 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 57,416 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 57,064 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 57,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive From Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
11 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,407 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- o/s/r brake ferrule corroded
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- dampness at gearbox
- front discs corroded on inner face
- n/s/r brake ferrule corroded
5 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 55,784 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jul 2018 6 Jun 20263 Jul 2017
Fail
Mileage: 55,784 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle to calliper (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
22 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,785 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe on axle (3.6.B.2c)
17 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 53,725 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2016 6 Jun 202617 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 53,725 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
26 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 52,662 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2015 6 Jun 202625 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 52,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
28 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,387 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2014 6 Jun 202628 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,384 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)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,628 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 47,555 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2012 6 Jun 202627 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 47,553 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
25 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 45,070 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2011 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 41,960 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2010 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 41,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
23 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 38,342 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2009 6 Jun 202622 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 34,776 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2008 6 Jun 202622 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 34,776 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
26 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 31,498 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2007 6 Jun 202626 Jun 2006
Fail
Mileage: 31,498 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
1 Jul 2005
Pass
Mileage: 24,266 MI
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SW02WBP was registered on 2002-07-17
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