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A15 RAL

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

72,690 mi
Last recorded72,690 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 RAL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 72,690 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 64,397 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,001 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 48,271 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 45,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,047 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n\s front tyre wall perished

Pass 19 Mar 2012 40,441 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 37,514 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,247 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wiper blades worn

Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,552 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 30,552 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,551 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 22,755 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 18,650 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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A15 RAL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 A15 RAL, 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 A15 RAL registered?

A15 RAL is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is A15 RAL safe to buy?

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