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9880 VW

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

59,273 mi
Last recorded59,273 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration9880 VW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 59,273 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2022 58,717 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2022 58,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 58,100 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 56,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake slight bind

Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,338 miles

Offside Rear Brake slight sticking

Pass 14 Feb 2018 52,832 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 49,603 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,505 miles

Front and rear brake discs has light corrosion

Nearside Front Wiper blade in poor condtion

Pass 4 Aug 2014 43,211 miles

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

front exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 4 Aug 2014 43,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2013 40,130 miles

rear brakes slight binding

Fail 2 Aug 2013 40,130 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brakes slight binding

Pass 3 Aug 2012 39,058 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 39,058 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 32,065 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 28,249 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,567 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 18,053 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 14,062 miles

Mixed tyres on rear

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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9880 VW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 9880 VW, 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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9880 VW is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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