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8 JFD

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,778 mi
Last recorded95,778 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 JFD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 95,778 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2025 95,495 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 94,635 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 94,635 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 93,115 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 90,663 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 89,960 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 86,315 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 81,659 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 81,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,868 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 75,841 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge split (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Oct 2016 64,172 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 55,261 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 53,483 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 51,112 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 48,757 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 48,750 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 46,485 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 44,198 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,636 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 39,156 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 36,912 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 35,405 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 30,122 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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8 JFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 8 JFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 8 JFD registered?

8 JFD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 October 2002.

Is 8 JFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 JFD shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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