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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW51LEJ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 217,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
2 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 195,296 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
7 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 178,593 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight leak around pipes or seals (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)
7 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 178,593 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack has slight leak around pipes or seals (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front Inner Steering rack slightly corroded but serviceable track rod has slight play at rack (2.2.C.1d)
12 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 162,152 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- has engine oil leak
23 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 148,175 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202623 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 148,175 MI
11 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 119,609 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2014 11 Jun 202628 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 119,609 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
5 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 107,488 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2013 11 Jun 20264 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 107,487 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
7 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 102,176 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2012 11 Jun 20267 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 102,176 MI
11 Jun 20266 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 96,501 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
30 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 90,254 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202611 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,979 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 86,979 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2007
Pass
Mileage: 83,539 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2008 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2007
Fail
Mileage: 83,539 MI
11 Jun 202615 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 80,428 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2007 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2005
Pass
Mileage: 76,058 MI
Expiry date: 15 Dec 2006 11 Jun 202616 Dec 2005
Fail
Mileage: 76,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
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SW51LEJ was registered on 2002-01-15
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