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A1 LNS

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

174,214 mi
Last recorded174,214 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 LNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 174,214 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 171,050 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 168,188 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside front & nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 165,000 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 159,740 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 156,409 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 153,794 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 150,199 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 150,199 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 145,701 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 141,295 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 136,141 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 129,608 miles

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

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 11 Dec 2013 124,723 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 113,169 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 103,042 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 91,483 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Dec 2009 80,251 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 68,434 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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A1 LNS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A1 LNS, 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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A1 LNS is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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