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SW52AUL
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
General Information
- Registration SW52AUL
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
19
Total Tests
11
Passes
8
Failures
57.89%
Pass Rate
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78 Total Defects Recorded
2 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 184,300 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2017 6 Jun 20261 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 184,295 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a) Dangerous
24 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 184,294 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- 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)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
5 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 177,068 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2016 6 Jun 20265 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 177,068 MI
6 Jun 202619 Dec 2014
Fail
Mileage: 171,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
17 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 159,489 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
16 Dec 2013
Fail
Mileage: 159,488 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Dec 2012
Pass
Mileage: 146,071 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Dec 2012
Fail
Mileage: 145,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
20 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 133,117 MI
Expiry date: 19 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 133,002 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 123,420 MI
Expiry date: 13 Dec 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 123,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
19 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 105,402 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2010 6 Jun 202623 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 93,109 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2010 6 Jun 202625 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 83,210 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2009 6 Jun 202622 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 79,268 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2008 6 Jun 202611 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 63,065 MI
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SW52AUL was registered on 2002-12-05
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