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A14 KFU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

99,790 mi
Last recorded99,790 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 KFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 99,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,656 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 99,543 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,367 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 99,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,913 miles

Central Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 97,577 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 95,970 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

stonechip on windscreen

Fail 15 Aug 2018 95,965 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

stonechip on windscreen

Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,881 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 95,881 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 94,404 miles

Center exhaust hanger snapped but still adequately supporting the exhaust

Offside front headlamp has condensation

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 92,433 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 88,190 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 74,630 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 74,627 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 58,200 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 51,767 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 51,767 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 46,978 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,242 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 32,242 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,489 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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A14 KFU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A14 KFU, 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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A14 KFU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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