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2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
General Information
- Registration SW52AUE
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2018 6 Jun 202630 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
9 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 153,502 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2017 6 Jun 20267 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
17 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)
17 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both fronts (2.5.B.1b)
5 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
9 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2014 6 Jun 20266 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 153,499 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
11 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 144,245 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 144,238 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
1 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 121,602 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2012 6 Jun 20261 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 121,602 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) Dangerous
- Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
15 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 103,767 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2011 6 Jun 202613 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 103,765 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 86,067 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
27 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 86,067 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 66,406 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
24 Nov 2008
Fail
Mileage: 66,406 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
29 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,247 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 6 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 45,422 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2007 6 Jun 202621 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 34,265 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2006 6 Jun 202618 Nov 2005
Fail
Mileage: 34,190 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
- Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
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SW52AUE was registered on 2002-11-22
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