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875 KO

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,894 mi
Last recorded162,894 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration875 KO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 162,894 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 162,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2024 155,294 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 143,858 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 133,485 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 133,485 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2021 123,282 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 123,241 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 116,603 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 108,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 104,100 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 99,578 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,743 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,160 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 92,160 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 86,428 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 75,483 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 63,830 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 63,830 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,298 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 43,802 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 43,802 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 34,127 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 29,123 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 29,110 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2007 25,821 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 22,300 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 22,300 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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875 KO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 875 KO, 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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875 KO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 May 2002.

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