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2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

196,083 mi
Last recorded196,083 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 EFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 196,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 184,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 177,322 miles

decat pipe in boot

Pass 6 Mar 2023 170,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Centre joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower wishbones rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 161,747 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 161,735 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 152,012 miles

Coil spring corroded all. front and rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front slight movement at the upper attachment - strut top.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 149,797 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 146,913 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 144,871 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 142,058 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 139,134 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 135,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 130,653 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,344 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 114,510 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 106,018 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 96,389 miles

o/s rach has slight movement

wiper blades split

Pass 27 Feb 2009 90,220 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 90,216 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 3 Mar 2008 83,451 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S inner C.V boot split

Fail 29 Feb 2008 83,355 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 62,376 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Golf?

Based on 22,270,993 MOT tests across 1,787,037 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
6,735
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,787,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 700,382
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 301,629
Stop lamp not working 260,234
position lamp(s) not working 257,206
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 229,092
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3 EFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Golf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 95,013 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Golf fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 700,382 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 EFX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Golf typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Golf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 3 EFX registered?

3 EFX is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 19 June 2002.

Is 3 EFX safe to buy?

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