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SW52BXO
2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1896cc
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- Registration SW52BXO
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model GOLF
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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MOT History 28 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28
Total Tests
20
Passes
8
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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91 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 232,526 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 222,384 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
21 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 222,384 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))
4 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 206,322 MI
Expiry date: 3 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
13 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 183,964 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
28 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,580 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
27 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 173,566 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
18 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 148,168 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes pitted (1.1.11 (c))
18 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 148,168 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes pitted (1.1.11 (c))
27 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 133,969 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner tie rod has slight play in ball joint
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various (1.1.11 (c))
5 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,818 MI
Expiry date: 4 Oct 2018 25 Jun 20264 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 121,818 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 111,647 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,262 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Corrosion to metal brake pipes (coating preventing full examination)
- Suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorating
- Some free play to n/s steering rack
- Some deterioration to rear axle beam bushes
- Service wear to front brake discs and pads, wearing close to limits
- Lift in both front macpherson strut upper attachements
- Knock in steering and slight free play felt at steering wheel
- Engine oil leaks
- Corrosion to front brake callipers and brake hose ferules and tails
- Bonnet lever insecure
5 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,262 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Lift in both front macpherson strut upper attachements
- Bonnet lever insecure
- Corrosion to front brake callipers and brake hose ferules and tails
- Corrosion to metal brake pipes (coating preventing full examination)
- Engine oil leaks
- Knock in steering and slight free play felt at steering wheel
- Service wear to front brake discs and pads, wearing close to limits
- Some deterioration to rear axle beam bushes
- Some free play to n/s steering rack
- Suspension and steering ball joint dust covers deteriorating
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 99,163 MI
Expiry date: 6 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
- Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
2 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 88,290 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
26 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 88,144 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
30 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,427 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
25 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,583 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
25 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,582 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
30 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 60,037 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2011 25 Jun 202626 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,410 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2010 25 Jun 202626 Nov 2009
Fail
Mileage: 56,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
24 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 50,002 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2009 25 Jun 202627 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 44,676 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2008 25 Jun 202620 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 40,212 MI
Expiry date: 28 Nov 2007 25 Jun 202625 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 34,223 MI
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SW52BXO was registered on 2002-11-28
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