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AD02 BNB

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,793 mi
Last recorded132,793 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 132,793 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 132,793 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 128,474 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 128,474 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre cracking on tread and sidewall.

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

Offside front tyre cracking on tread heavily.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 124,881 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre cracking and split

Fail 25 Oct 2012 124,873 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

o/s/f tyre cracking and split

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,413 miles

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

o/s/r arch slight damage

rear discs poor

Pass 26 Oct 2010 113,815 miles

exhaust heat sheield insecure

Fail 26 Oct 2010 113,815 miles

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

exhaust heat sheield insecure

Pass 6 May 2009 96,887 miles

Coolant leak

rear brakes possibly wear low. advise brake ckeck

Pass 29 Apr 2008 87,261 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 74,662 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2006 59,664 miles

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

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 BNB is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

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

Is AD02 BNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 BNB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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