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A10 TVD

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

56,561 mi
Last recorded56,561 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 TVD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 56,561 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 55,044 miles

Slight leaks from oil sump

Pass 23 Oct 2023 54,652 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 54,652 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 54,401 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2022 54,401 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,667 miles

Coolant leak thermostat housing leaking ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,795 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play N/S + O/S (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 51,906 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 50,290 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 48,140 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 45,879 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 43,109 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 40,470 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 36,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 33,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 31,887 miles

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

front pads low

nsf disc has surface corrosion

slight play in both sides front wheel bearing

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,688 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Tracking

Pass 31 Oct 2009 29,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 28,890 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 28,830 miles

front brake pads half worn

nearside front and rear tyres worn bald on inside edge and are just legal

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 12 Apr 2007 25,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,964 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 TVD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TVD, 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 TVD registered?

A10 TVD is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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