free car check
SW51LDN
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW51LDN
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
💰
Finance Check
🔥
Write-off Check
🔨
Salvage Auction
🚨
Stolen Check
👥
Previous Owners
🚕
Ex-Taxi/Police
📏
Mileage Anomaly
🌍
Import/Export
♻️
Scrapped Check
🎨
Plate Changes
✨ Plus 50+ Additional Data Points
Limited Time Offer
£9.99
Was £14.99
✓ Instant delivery • 100% secure
MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
12
Passes
7
Failures
63.16%
Pass Rate
⚠️
51 Total Defects Recorded
17 Dec 2018
Fail
Mileage: 196,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- nearside & offside sills damaged
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside & offside main & rear to flexibles (1.1.11 (c))
22 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 187,820 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- nearside & offside front outer sills slight damage
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
21 Dec 2017
Fail
Mileage: 187,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded & offside outer sills at front (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside 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)
- Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
- Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
12 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 179,634 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2017 11 Jun 202614 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 166,043 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
19 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 148,571 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
21 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 132,906 MI
Expiry date: 20 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
11 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,299 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202611 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 117,299 MI
11 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 112,654 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2012 11 Jun 20262 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 112,654 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
3 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,019 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
1 Sep 2010
Fail
Mileage: 107,019 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
19 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 95,410 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2010 11 Jun 202619 Jun 2009
Fail
Mileage: 95,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
24 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 80,885 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jun 2009 11 Jun 202618 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 80,885 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Emissions not tested (7.0)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
8 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 60,594 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2008 11 Jun 20267 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,884 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jan 2007 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW51LDN was registered on 2002-01-01
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.