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AD02 CEU

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,638 mi
Last recorded154,638 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 CEU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 154,638 miles

engine management light

engine misfire

Fail 12 Dec 2016 154,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management light

engine misfire

Pass 20 Nov 2015 148,004 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 143,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake slightly tight

Pass 23 Sep 2013 135,514 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 135,297 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front exhaust flexi slightly damaged.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 127,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 118,511 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 113,520 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 107,207 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 80,489 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 57,309 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 43,021 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 30,683 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 CEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 CEU, 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 CEU registered?

AD02 CEU is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 27 June 2002.

Is AD02 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD02 CEU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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