
Volkswagen Golf
Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc
8602EMOT history
8602E is a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 117,525 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Nov 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 28 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 117,525 mi
- At MOT on 29 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,775 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 8602E
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Golf
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,598 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 17 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 28 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
8602E was last recorded at 117,525 miles on 29 Nov 2023, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 117,519 miles · 25 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 4,775 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 117,525 miles
- 2022 – 117,488 miles
- 2021 – 117,455 miles
- 2020 – 117,436 miles
- 2019 – 116,987 miles
- 2018 – 116,134 miles
- 2017 – 114,326 miles
- 2016 – 113,405 miles
- 2015 – 112,513 miles
- 2014 – 105,302 miles
- 2013 – 97,778 miles
- 2012 – 88,844 miles
- 2011 – 75,768 miles
- 2010 – 64,890 miles
- 2009 – 57,114 miles
- 2008 – 51,663 miles
- 2007 – 42,120 miles
- 2006 – 35,156 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear, front hoses also deteriated (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension componentsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
26 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass117,525 miles (+6)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 117,525 miles
- Test number
- 418975552198
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear, front hoses also deteriated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components
Fail117,519 miles (+31)1 dangerous3 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,519 miles
- Test number
- 665263795241
- DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear, front hoses also deteriated (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement also rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp unit damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all round (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - subframes, suspension components
Pass117,488 miles (+2)2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 117,488 miles
- Test number
- 589378750103
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play also inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - front and rear subframes and suspension components
Fail117,486 miles (+31)2 major2 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,486 miles
- Test number
- 977201828013
- MajorNearside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all round (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play also inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - front and rear subframes and suspension components
Pass117,455 miles (+19)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 117,455 miles
- Test number
- 590649837205
- MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle - suspension components, rear axle beam
Pass117,436 miles (+449)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 117,436 miles
- Test number
- 593376509784
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play in both inner track rods
Pass116,987 miles (+19)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 116,987 miles
- Test number
- 701116429582
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing under inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from the inside
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing is heavily corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) play is close to maximum limit allowed
Fail116,968 miles (+834)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,968 miles
- Test number
- 424121740515
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from the inside
- AdvisoryOffside Rear shock absorber casing is heavily corroded
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) play is close to maximum limit allowed
Pass116,134 miles (+1,808)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 116,134 miles
- Test number
- 387155312449
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass114,326 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 114,326 miles
- Test number
- 177197278304
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Fail114,325 miles (+920)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,325 miles
- Test number
- 490401262031
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass113,405 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 113,405 miles
- Test number
- 656778551572
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail113,404 miles (+891)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,404 miles
- Test number
- 728728021230
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass112,513 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 112,513 miles
- Test number
- 816213052187
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play at its fixings
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play at its fixings
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail112,513 miles (+7,211)1 failure6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,513 miles
- Test number
- 445304993654
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play at its fixings
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front steering arm has slight play at its fixings
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass105,302 miles (+7,524)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 105,302 miles
- Test number
- 946214744214
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass97,778 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 97,778 miles
- Test number
- 517732943278
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront exhaust pipe in poor condition
Fail97,778 miles (+8,934)1 failure1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,778 miles
- Test number
- 519252943242
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront exhaust pipe in poor condition
Pass88,844 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 88,844 miles
- Test number
- 317250852469
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail88,844 miles (+13,076)3 repaired8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,844 miles
- Test number
- 657410552243
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass75,768 miles (+10,878)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 75,768 miles
- Test number
- 197386451284
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass64,890 miles (+7,776)5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 64,890 miles
- Test number
- 194941210218
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass57,114 miles (+5,451)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,114 miles
- Test number
- 301215929219
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass51,663 miles (+9,543)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 51,663 miles
- Test number
- 371589858288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,120 miles (+6,964)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 42,120 miles
- Test number
- 832546257213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,156 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 35,156 miles
- Test number
- 873202046237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 8602E
- What vehicle is registration 8602E currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 8602E on a black petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 17 Sept 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 8602E currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on 8602E expired on 28 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on 8602E?
- The MOT on 8602E expired on 28 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has 8602E done?
- 8602E was recorded at 117,525 miles at its MOT on 29 Nov 2023, an average of 4,775 miles a year.
- Has 8602E ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 8602E has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on 8602E ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on 8602E find?
- 8602E passed its latest MOT on 29 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule also rear, front hoses also deteriated; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear, and 8 more.
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