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AD02 FKY

2002 Volkswagen Golf

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,554 mi
Last recorded77,554 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Golf95,013 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD02 FKY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 77,554 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 1 Oct 2024 75,185 miles

Both front suspension top mounts have slight play

Front brake discs are worn and lipped

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2023 72,934 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Oct 2022 69,696 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Nearside Front wishbone rear bush cracked

Offside Front suspension top mount has slight play

Offside Front wishbone rear bush cracked

Slight oil leak, possible drive shaft seal

Pass 5 Oct 2021 67,250 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 65,084 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin I cant see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 65,084 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin I cant see inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 62,722 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 58,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 54,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 49,501 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 49,501 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 45,456 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 45,456 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 41,376 miles

nearside rear tyre worn down on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2013 37,283 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 37,283 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 33,010 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge / offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Oct 2011 29,177 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 26,623 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 26,623 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 24,691 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 22,977 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 20,845 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 19,594 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 FKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FKY, 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 FKY registered?

AD02 FKY is a 2002 Volkswagen Golf, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is AD02 FKY safe to buy?

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