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7086 KM

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

39,824 mi
Last recorded39,824 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration7086 KM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 39,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread 195x65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm centre tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in axle clip area (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 36,830 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole/weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 34,092 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 30,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 28,546 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 28,099 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 27,631 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 26,204 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed belt frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 24,983 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 24,983 miles

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 Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 22,653 miles

Vehicle undertray fitted unable to fully inspect some components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,336 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 19,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (4.1.E.1)

item removed from drivers view

Pass 13 Aug 2014 15,740 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 9,637 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 6,240 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 6,155 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 6,046 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,872 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 5,532 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 5,292 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 5,051 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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7086 KM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 7086 KM, 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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7086 KM is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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