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A19 YMA

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

161,177 mi
Last recorded161,177 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 YMA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 161,177 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 152,358 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 142,949 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 132,433 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 132,412 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 125,433 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 119,040 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 112,269 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 99,473 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 88,053 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,670 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 75,735 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 63,013 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 51,527 miles

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

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

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

rear offside brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Sep 2010 32,263 miles

Front subrame an both suspension arms slightly corroded.

Rear beam axle slightly corroded.

both front brake discs inner surface slightly worn.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 27,230 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 23,667 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 19,168 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 14,964 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 10,551 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 YMA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 A19 YMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A19 YMA registered?

A19 YMA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 11 October 2002.

Is A19 YMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A19 YMA shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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