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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW51GZB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 12 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 182,669 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
3 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 169,600 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak from sump plug
2 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 169,598 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed at cat (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Inner 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)
- oil leak from sump plug
10 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 136,826 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2016 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 107,051 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
11 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 107,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
10 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 98,876 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2014 12 Jun 202613 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 92,045 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2013 12 Jun 202612 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 92,043 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
16 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 84,455 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2012 12 Jun 202615 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,101 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
15 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 75,101 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
10 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,534 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,534 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
13 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 57,850 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2009 12 Jun 202613 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 57,850 MI
12 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 49,926 MI
Expiry date: 1 Jan 2008 12 Jun 20266 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 49,926 MI
12 Jun 202615 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 42,714 MI
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SW51GZB was registered on 2002-01-01
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