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2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

126,660 mi
Last recorded126,660 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration77 EA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 126,660 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 124,370 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 118,926 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 116,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,948 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 105,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 100,284 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 94,623 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 94,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2017 87,767 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,438 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,056 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner tie rod. (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 68,653 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 66,376 miles

EML light on

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,063 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 52,131 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 45,362 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs slightly corroded.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,946 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 38,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 38,946 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,959 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 24,667 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 18,291 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 12,454 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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77 EA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 77 EA, 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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77 EA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is 77 EA safe to buy?

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