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A19 MWU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

175,108 mi
Last recorded175,108 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MWU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2019 175,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 175,077 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both rears (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 157,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic casing damaged. (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Slight play found at wheel.

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 157,376 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load Plastic casing damaged. (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Slight play found at wheel.

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - rear bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 145,701 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 145,695 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 138,911 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable tie rod inner ball joint has slight play. (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 127,936 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 118,729 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 118,729 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,833 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 108,428 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)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 103,082 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,191 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 84,323 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 84,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

air bag light on

Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,914 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 67,914 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 51,731 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 41,718 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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A19 MWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A19 MWU, 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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A19 MWU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 21 November 2002.

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