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AD02 BEO

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,549 mi
Last recorded81,549 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 BEO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 81,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 79,132 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2020 79,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2019 77,814 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 77,814 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 75,760 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 75,759 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 70,949 miles

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

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

center exhaust rubbers deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 70,902 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

center exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre 2mm

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 65,308 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 14 May 2015 57,977 miles

centre exhaust mounting incomplete

oil leak from the gear box area

some play in the n/s/f bottom arm rear bush

some wetness to the under bonnet power steering pipe

the n/s/f tyre is worn on the edges

Pass 13 May 2014 52,680 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 52,680 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,752 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 37,967 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,105 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,514 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 28,512 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 28,440 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 27,551 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 25,755 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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AD02 BEO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AD02 BEO, 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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AD02 BEO is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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