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AD02 BFK

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,308 mi
Last recorded79,308 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 79,308 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 78,889 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 78,889 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 May 2024 78,276 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 May 2023 77,648 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2022 76,250 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 74,405 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 72,143 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 69,045 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2018 65,368 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jun 2017 61,744 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 57,214 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,930 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 44,719 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 40,914 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 37,067 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 33,552 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,430 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 27,977 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 26,103 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,539 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 BFK is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AD02 BFK, 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

How do I check the history of AD02 BFK?

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What year was AD02 BFK registered?

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

Is AD02 BFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 BFK shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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