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A10 FCS

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,101 mi
Last recorded154,101 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 FCS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 154,101 miles

play in both ns and os front upper top suspension mountings but not excessive

windscreen has damage in zone 'a'

Fail 20 Oct 2017 153,999 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 563,245 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 563,245 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 138,880 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 130,395 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 118,223 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 118,223 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 104,268 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 92,467 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 81,675 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2010 81,675 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,533 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 71,529 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 59,790 miles

engine smoky needs injector cleaner

Pass 22 Oct 2007 49,571 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,736 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 29,982 miles

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

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 FCS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FCS, 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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What year was A10 FCS registered?

A10 FCS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 22 October 2002.

Is A10 FCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A10 FCS shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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