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A10 BJB

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,350 mi
Last recorded109,350 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 BJB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 109,350 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 101,723 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 101,723 miles

Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,459 miles

o/s side mirror slightly damaged.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 87,149 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 80,459 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 80,459 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 69,420 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 58,957 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 58,947 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 58,947 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

pad warning light staying on

Pass 29 Jun 2006 89,799 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 86,312 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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A10 BJB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 A10 BJB, 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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A10 BJB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 May 2002.

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