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AD02 BNA

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,728 mi
Last recorded123,728 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 BNA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 123,728 miles

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

engine fault light on

n/s rear brake slight bind

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s rear brake slight bind

Fail 29 Jun 2015 123,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine fault light on

n/s rear brake slight bind

o/s front brake slight bind

o/s rear brake slight bind

Pass 27 Jun 2014 115,744 miles

engine fault light on

Fail 27 Jun 2014 115,742 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine fault light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 105,812 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 100,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 May 2011 91,214 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 72,944 miles

both front and n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 26 May 2009 61,541 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Jun 2008 53,521 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 May 2007 44,132 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 44,132 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 36,824 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 36,824 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 BNA is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BNA, 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 AD02 BNA registered?

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

Is AD02 BNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 BNA shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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