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AD02 BMZ

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,280 mi
Last recorded76,280 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 BMZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 76,280 miles

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

subframe showing signs off corrosion

Fail 19 Sep 2022 76,272 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

subframe showing signs off corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2021 74,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2021 74,331 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 67,936 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 67,874 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2018 67,467 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 67,020 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 65,936 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 65,936 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 64,527 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 63,716 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 63,716 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,719 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 61,899 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 61,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 60,822 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 60,822 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 59,707 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,280 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 56,889 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 56,889 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 54,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 52,043 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 BMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD02 BMZ, 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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What year was AD02 BMZ registered?

AD02 BMZ is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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