VOLKSWAGEN GOLF AF52YHJ has 21 MOTs

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This 2002 VOLKSWAGEN GOLF has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 86,380 miles 1 month ago on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 12:45.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Friday 23rd April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027.

AF52YHJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED23RD APRIL 202786,380 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Position Lamp Light Intensity Obviously Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  6. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED24TH APRIL 202523RD APRIL 202680,469 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Side (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Front Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect Both Side (5.3.2 (d))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect Both Side (5.3.2 (d))
PASSED13TH MAY 202312TH MAY 202480,460 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Has A Reduced Damping Effect All Around (5.3.2 (d))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  5. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Under Tray Fitted
PASSED24TH JUNE 202123RD JUNE 202280,439 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened All Around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Box Is Rusty(rear Box)
  3. ADVISORY - Engine Cover And Under Tray Fitted
PASSED13TH JUNE 201912TH DECEMBER 202080,065 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED15TH MAY 201817TH MAY 201979,173 MI
PASSED27TH APRIL 201717TH MAY 201878,365 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201617TH MAY 201777,301 MI
PASSED18TH APRIL 201517TH APRIL 201676,523 MI
FAILED18TH APRIL 201576,523 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
PASSED2ND APRIL 20141ST APRIL 201573,551 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering System Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.2.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED12TH MARCH 20131ST APRIL 201466,850 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED12TH MARCH 201366,850 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED2ND APRIL 20121ST APRIL 201360,876 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Badly Perished
FAILED2ND APRIL 201260,876 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  4. FAIL - Anti-Lock Braking System Warning Lamp Indicates An Abs Fault (3.4.1c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Badly Perished
PASSED24TH MARCH 201123RD MARCH 201254,527 MI
FAILED23RD MARCH 201154,526 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED22ND MARCH 201021ST MARCH 201148,820 MI
PASSED29TH AUGUST 200728TH AUGUST 200837,142 MI
FAILED29TH AUGUST 200737,142 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (3.5.1g)
  3. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
PASSED24TH AUGUST 200623RD AUGUST 200730,579 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AF52YHJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 76% | MOT Failure Rate: 24%

AF52YHJ MOT Comments

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AF52YHJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 86,380 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,599 miles

AF52YHJ FAQs

This Volkswagen Golf with registration AF52YHJ was manufactured on Tuesday 24th September 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 86,380 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,599 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Golf beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AF52YHJ has a 76% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Golf has had 29 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 5 Minor, 0 Major, 0 Dangerous and 13 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Golf is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027 .

Does AF52YHJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 AF52YHJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AF52YHJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 6th June 2026 AF52YHJ does have Tax. Read more

When does AF52YHJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for AF52YHJ will expire in 12 months on Tuesday 1st June 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AF52YHJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for AF52YHJ will expire in 11 months on Friday 23rd April 2027. Read more

When did AF52YHJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AF52YHJ was on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 12:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AF52YHJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for AF52YHJ we can see 16 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AF52YHJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for AF52YHJ we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 76% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AF52YHJ?

AF52YHJ is registered as a 2002 Volkswagen Golf. Read more

How many miles has AF52YHJ done?

The odometer reading for AF52YHJ at the last MOT in April 2026 was 86,380 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 3,599 miles per year. Read more

How old is AF52YHJ?

The vehicle AF52YHJ was manufactured in 2002 so it is currently 24 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 24th September 2002. Read more

What colour is AF52YHJ?

The official colour of AF52YHJ is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does AF52YHJ have?

AF52YHJ has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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